According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the occupations of secretary and administrative assistant are among the fastest growing, offering excellent opportunities for job applicants with extensive knowledge of business software applications and good communication skills.
An administrative assistant is a key employee
Administrative assistants, office administrators, receptionists and secretaries of today are far more than clerks. In this age of technology, they are key employees, coordinating information for management, staff and clients, organizing and managing projects and generally seeing that companies run efficiently.
Business administrative assistant training: A key to professional success
At Globe University/Minnesota School of Business we provide thorough training in the skills employers are looking for when hiring administrative assistants and secretaries. How can we be sure?
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Our Business Administrative Assistant Diploma Program Advisory Board includes industry and business professionals, who see that we are incorporating training in the right skills and office software.
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Our graduates have excellent placement rates – nearly 100% find jobs in their field.
- Our instructors are experienced professionals and class sizes are small – our students get the help they need to succeed.
Contact a college representative today to discuss our program.
Every industry employs administrative assistants
Administrative assistants are in demand in corporations and small businesses, in schools and colleges, in hospitals, government agencies and law firms. Many companies offer the flexibility of part-time and temporary positions and job-sharing.
Ongoing career support for administrative and secretarial professionals
A Business Administrative Assistant Diploma will open the door to a career in business. At GU/MSB we offer lifelong career placement services – while you are a student, when you graduate and when you are ready for advancement we support your job searches.
A base to build on – continuing and specializing in business administration
As you prepare to advance in your field, possibly to executive secretary or executive assistant, you may decide to pursue a college degree. You will find that coursework from your Business Administrative Assistant Diploma program will transfer smoothly to other college programs at Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. You may choose to focus on a specific area, such as the medical or legal field, or to continue your education and add a college degree to your credentials.
For more information on opportunities to expand on your credentials as an administrative assistant, see the following:
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Online, part-time, day, evening – we will help you find the right program
Contact Globe University/Minnesota School of Business today for more information about our program. You can complete the entire Administrative Assistant Diploma program online, or you can attend day or evening classes at one of our many campuses. We have locations in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area, St. Cloud, Moorhead and Rochester, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; and Eau Claire, WI and serve students throughout the Upper Midwest. Take the first step towards a rewarding career in business.

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, Bachelor of Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and diplomas.