This two-year diploma program is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work as administrative assistants in today’s modern office.
The major components of the program include document production, transcription, and office management. Related courses include communications, computerized accounting, computer applications, and organizational behaviour.
OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate a positive attitude in a business environment to help ensure successful integration into the workplace.
- Independently organize and manage the activities of an administrative workplace environment for effective and efficient performance.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills for use in the business environment.
- Utilize effective interpersonal and teamwork skills to adapt to various business/community working environments.
- Conduct research; analyze and present relevant data for use in a business environment.
- Record financial transactions using generally accepted accounting principles for use in a business environment.
- Utilize and integrate technology to produce business documents at an advanced level using standard document formatting guidelines.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the diploma program may expect to find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including all levels of government, legal and medical offices, accounting firms, hospital and education facilities, and general business offices. As well as acquiring skills and knowledge necessary to become effective employees in today’s electronic office, graduates may gain insight into the creation of a small business of their own. Graduates are trained for the following specific positions: administrative assistant, word processing operator, executive assistant, computerized bookkeeper, data processor, microcomputer specialist, receptionist, office assistant, as well as additional employment opportunities depending on electives selected.
PROGRAM TRANSFERABILITY
The Office Administration programs offer exit points after Year 1 and Year 2.
* Students can graduate at the end of Year 1 with an Office Administration Certificate
* Students graduate at the end of Year 2 with an Office Administration Diploma
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:
1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Comprehensive Arts and Science Certificate (College Transition program)
3. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile)
4. Mature Student Requirements
Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to
Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.
ACCREDITATION
Office Administration (Executive) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) in all campus locations. ACBSP is the leading specialized accreditation association for business education supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence.
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