School Details
Madison Area Technical College is a four-year public college located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has grown tremendously from its foundation in 1912 and is now one of the largest 16 schools in the Wisconsin Technical College System. MATC has developed formal agreements with a number of four-year colleges and universities, which enable students to transfer the credits earned in an associate degree program to a specific institution.
Students can choose from associate’s degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Accelerated programs are available if students are interested in reducing time of completion. Many certificates and technical diplomas can be completed fully online. There are multiple resources available to online and in-person students.
Accreditation & Licensing
Madison Area Technical College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Completing an online AA from Madison Area Technical College can have you well-prepared to enter a 4-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree. The coursework you complete in this two year program can typically satisfy most general education credits. Electives at MATC can lead to majors in the following areas:
- Arts & Humanities
- Economics & Business
- Education
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Science, Math & Technology
With an online AS from MATC, you have the advantage of coursework coming to you, rather than having to commute to campus. This two-year program contains coursework that can satisfy general education credits when you transfer to a 4-year institution to pursue your bachelor’s degree.
Business
In the online Administrative Professional AAS degree program from Madison Area Technical College, students learn current business technology and software, and attain the office skills needed to work as support staff in any organization. Graduates are prepared to:
- Demonstrate effective workplace communications
- Apply technology skills to business and administrative tasks
- Perform routine administrative procedures
- Manage administrative projects
- Maintain internal and external relationships
- Model professionalism in the workplace
The online Business Management AAS degree program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with the skills needed to supervise or manage a department or business. Graduates are prepared to:
- Plan the operations of a business across functional areas
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals
- Control business processes
The online Marketing AAS degree program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with the sought after ability to identify and research target markets, determine customer needs, and establish how products and services can most effectively be created, distributed, priced, and promoted. Graduates are prepared to pursue positions such as:
- Account Executive
- Advertising Coordinator
- Customer Service Manager
- Marketing Research Assistant
- Sales Representative
Enhance your current administrative skills with this online AAS in Office Management from MATC. You will be well-prepared to work in a variety of office settings, across any number of industries with this two-year degree. Coursework involves: accounting, business writing, financial math and more.
For students looking to refine and strengthen their Microsoft Office skills, Madison Area Technical College offers an Advanced Certificate in Microsoft Office program. The certificate program provides students education in Microsoft Office applications in order to help with employment, job advancement and skill building.
The online Management Trainee Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College develops students’ foundational communication skills and overal business perspective in order to prepare them for supervisory management or entry level management positions. Courses explore topics such as:
- Accounting
- Business Organization, Management, and Ethics
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Communication
The online Marketing-Social Media Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College is designed for communications and marketing professionals who engage with their target market on a variety of social media channels. Students learn:
- Social media principles
- How to develop an integrated marketing campaign incorporating traditional and digital channels
- SEO techniques
- Web considerations for marketers
- The latest in mobile marketing techniques
The online Microsoft Office Certificate program from Madison Area Technical College is designed to help students get hired, earn a promotion, or update their skills for work in today’s modern offices. Students are also prepared to become certified Microsoft Office Specialists. Courses cover the areas of:
- Windows 10
- Outlook
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
The online Microsoft Office Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with knowledge of the latest in business technology and software, as well as the customer service skills needed for employment as an office employee. Graduates are prepared to:
- Manage an office effectively and efficiently
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems
The online Office Assistant Technical Diploma program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with knowledge of the latest technology and software, as well as the customer service skills needed for employment in an office environment. Graduates are prepared to:
- Manage an office effectively and efficiently
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Recognize professional values and exhibit professional behaviors in the workplace
- Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems
- Exhibit interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in an office environment
The online Project Management Certificate program from Madison Area Technical College is designed to prepare students for careers as project assistants, office assistants, customer service representatives, information assistants, or assistant meeting planners. Courses provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to:
- Define a project’s goals
- Plan the work to attain each goal of the project
- Lead the project and support teams
- Monitor progress
- Ensure that the project is completed in a timely and satisfactory way
The online Real Estate Sales Certificate program from Madison Area Technical College provides students with crucial prelicensing education for the Real Estate Salesperson and Real Estate Broker licenses. Students learn to sell and manage real estate, develop practical selling skills, and participate in social media training. Graduates are prepared for a range of professional positions in the real estate field, including:
- Assessor/Home Inspector
- Loan Officer
- Property Manager
- Real Estate Broker
- Real Estate Salesperson
- Rental Agent
If you own your own business, or are thinking about starting one, consider the Small Business Entrepreneurship diploma offered by Madison. This 100% online curriculum can give the insight and knowledge to starting and sustaining a business in today’s economy. This one year program covers subjects such as:
- Business writing
- Advertising & public relations
- Direct mail & sales promotions
Computer Science & IT
The Associate of Science in IT-Web Software Developer from Madison Area Technical College is an online web development degree for individuals seeking careers in this field. With this degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level web analyst/programmer positions. The curriculum includes both general educational development and IT technical skills, so students are able to write moderately complex web applications using Java and complex web applications using JavaScript. You will also learn to use SQL, to perform entry-level analysis and design to build user-centric applications, and to use HTML and CSS to build websites. Courses provide an understanding of the constantly changing IT field while emphasizing IT security as it applies to development. Graduates are prepared to work ethically and reliably using software collaboration tools.
The IT-Java Professional Developer Certificate is an online software development degree from Madison Area Technical College. If you are an information systems professional, this certificate will teach you to use the Java programming language for web development. Courses provide an introduction to programming and object-oriented design concepts using Java. You will also study design concepts, Java servlets, database access with JDBC, JavaServer Pages, source code management, and more. Emphasis is placed on practical business solutions, application design issues in a web environment, and the Amazon AWS Cloud environment.
The IT-PHP Professional Web Developer Certificate from Madison Area Technical College is an online web development degree. With Websites being used for everything from shopping to education to entertainment, there is a demand for professionals capable of designing and developing the web pages. This certificate teaches information systems professionals to use the PHP programming language for web development. You will learn all of the skills needed for success as you learn how PHP works and how to use it to design and build your own PHP web applications. In addition to learning how to develop such features as shopping carts, content management systems using Drupal, web forums, and content management using WordPress, courses also introduce MySQL as a backend for PHP websites and open source PHP web applications. Although this online web development degree only includes two courses, you will still learn both basic and more advanced features of the PHP language.
The IT-VMware Certified Professional Certificate is an online software development degree from Madison Area Technical College that is completed by attending part-time. This certificate is designed for those who have already graduated with a degree in either Computer Information Systems or Information Technology or who have significant IT industry work experience and wish to earn the VMware Certified Professional designation. With VMware serving as the industry standard and most widely used server virtualization platform, it is used to run many of the IT infrastructures in businesses around the world. Therefore, it is beneficial to be able to install, configure, administer, and troubleshoot VMware server virtualization infrastructures and to be certified in VMware. This certification, which many potential employers are seeking, signifies that you have demonstrated superior knowledge and skill with VMware virtualization infrastructures.
While this online software development degree provides the knowledge and skills needed for the VMware Certified Professional certification exam, students will still need additional preparation and practice time to pass the exam.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can prepare for entry-level legal positions with the Associate of Science in Legal Studies / Paralegal from Madison Area Technical College. The online paralegal degree explores such topics as:
- Ethics
- The American legal system
- Legal research and writing
- Law-related computer skills
Through the online paralegal associate’s degree program, you gain skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and more. Graduates find success working in law offices, governmental agencies, or corporations.
Healthcare
If you enjoy working in the medical office or clinic setting, consider furthering your education with an AAS as a Medical Administrative Specialist. You can gain new skills and insight in this 2-year program offered entirely online by MATC. At the completion of the program, you have the ability to become Microsoft certified and sit other certifications validating your career and opening up new job possibilities.
The online Healthcare Customer Service Certificate prepares students for entry-level customer service roles in the healthcare industry. Students will learn administrative skills, medical terminology, and communication skills. This online certificate program is offered both full-time and part-time.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
Medical language for the business professional
Word beginning
Medical administrative procedures
There are many career options available to graduates, including Patient Access Representative, Customer Service Ambassador, Guest Services Assistant, and more. Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your knowledge and adds professionalism to a resume. With the online healthcare customer service certificate, graduates can confidently begin their careers in healthcare.
Boost your resume with an online Healthcare Receptionist certificate at Madison College. Complete entry level courses in keyboarding, spreadsheet applications, communication skills, medical language for business professionals and more. This program can also serve as a gateway to other healthcare and business programs offered at the school.
Career opportunities in the medical setting include:
- Medical receptionist
- Appointment scheduler
- Clinic assistant
- Customer service representative
The Medical Billing Specialist technical diplomat is one facet of the Medical Administration program at MATC that can be earned 100% online. In this program, you will become familiar with insurance claims and medical terminology, as you build your skills to use in the healthcare environment.
The online Medical Coding Specialist Technical Diploma prepares students for successful careers in medical coding. Coding serves many purposes, including research, public health, reimbursement, and patient care. This part-time program takes at least two years to complete.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare revenue management
- ICD procedure coding
- Digital literacy for healthcare
Some classes require students to take proctored final exams on campus or through other arrangements. Career options for graduates include Analyst, Outpatient Coder, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Coding Specialist, and others. The online medical coding specialist technical diploma allows students to apply their newly acquired skills in the healthcare office environment.
The online Optometric Technician Technical Diploma is ideal for professionals working in an eye care office who wish to learn more and prepare for the national Paraoptometric Certification exam. Students must secure a mentor to oversee some lab activities. This online program is available part-time only.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Ocular anatomy
- Optical dispensing
- Basic optical concepts
Training focuses on pre-testing patients, contact lens education, frame and lens selection, eyeglass adjustment, and optical properties of light. Career opportunities for graduates include Dispensing Optician, Optometric Technician, Ophthalmic Assistant, and more. The online technical diploma in optometric technician prepares graduates for a range of professional positions in the field.