About
The Administrative Office Technology program offers a wide selection of career training opportunities in the Administrative, Accounting, and Marketing fields. Our graduates meet the constant demand for efficient administrative assistants, computer applications operators, marketing assistants, and bookkeepers.
Students will receive one trimester (four months) of training in general office assistant skills and one trimester in office software. In addition, students will choose an concentration in either Administrative Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Financial Services, or Admin/Marketing Assistant for their last trimester to complete their training. The Administrative Assistant concentration includes practicum hours during the last trimester in which the student will be working in an administrative setting to complete their training.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $4,520.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,174.48 |
Program Credentials
HOW TO APPLY
Fall 2026
| Preferred Application Deadline | July 15, 2026 |
| Program Start Date | September 3, 2026 |
General Admissions Requirements
Please complete the general admissions requirement before the application deadline listed above.
- Complete a TCAT Knoxville Application for your desired start term.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Use our school code 004025.
- Monitor your personal email address.
- Expect an email from our Admissions team around the Preferred Application Deadline of each trimester.
- Once a seat becomes available, you will receive an acceptance email and register for and attend an orientation.
NOTE: Applications after the Final Deadline will be accepted by our application system, but priority is given to early applicants, as program seats are limited.
Program Admission Requirements
This program has no additional admissions requirements.
Campus Locations
1100 Liberty Street
Knoxville, TN 37919
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