Diploma In Office Administration – Executive
Centennial College
Key Information
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Campus location
Online Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,539 *
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* for 2 semesters for international students / fees include incidental fees and health insurance for the first year of study
Introduction
- Program Code: 2606
- School: The Business School
- Credential: Ontario College Diploma
- Program Type: Post-secondary program
- Program Length: 2 years/ 4 semesters
- Location: Progress Campus
Executive Assistants are the backbone of the modern office environment. From productivity and software expertise to managing complex projects, executive assistants are valued and indispensable business generalists.
Centennial College’s Office Administration - Executive program will prepare you, in just two years, to execute a range of duties performed by executive assistants who work with upper-level management in today's technically advanced workplaces.
Through simulated class lessons and a five-day-per-week field placement in the final semester (with companies such as KPMG, Bombardier, and non-profit organizations), you'll gain practical experience.
You'll also develop essential office and business skills in:
- Office productivity software (Microsoft/Apple/Google Suite)
- Office technology fundamentals and support
- Business writing
- Marketing fundamentals
- Social media, Website Development and online communications
- Presentation and business correspondence
- Conference planning
- Meeting planning and minute-taking
- Project management
- Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
- Collaboration and leadership
- Career Planning and networking
- Virtual Office Administration & Entrepreneurship
- Strategic planning and leadership
Members of executive teams and senior management depend on graduates of this business diploma program to demonstrate exceptional technical and communication skills.
A five-day-per-week work placement at some of Toronto’s prestigious law firms will allow you to put those skills to use in real-life experiences before you graduate.
Admissions
Curriculum
Program Outline
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Program Outcome
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes
Program Vocational Learning Outcomes describe what graduates of the program have demonstrated they can do with the knowledge and skills they have achieved during their studies. The outcomes are closely tied to the needs of the workplace. Through assessment (e.g., assignments and tests), students verify their ability to reliably perform these outcomes before graduating.
- Apply scheduling, task coordination, and organizational skills to facilitate the completion of tasks and to meet deadlines in the workplace.
- Assess, establish, and maintain data management systems to ensure organized electronic and paper records for the workplace.
- Coordinate the receiving, analyzing, distributing, and responding to electronic and paper communications to facilitate the flow of information in the workplace.
- Produce accurate financial records for the workplace within a specified time frame by compiling information and using appropriate software.
- Produce accurate business correspondence by a specified deadline using available computer technology.
- Use effective interpersonal skills in the workplace to assist the completion of individual and team tasks, to ensure effective customer service, and to promote the image of the organization.
- Research, develop, and present a report substantiating the selection of resources or services for the workplace using written and oral presentation techniques and appropriate technology.
- Troubleshoot and show initiative in the production of accurate, organized business documents within a specified time frame.
- Provide technical support and training related to computer software to others in the workplace as required.
- Organize meetings, conferences, special events, and travel including the preparation of related documentation.
- Use the Internet and its tools in a business setting to enhance communication and business opportunities.
- Manage a personal computer.
- Demonstrate administrative skills to enhance the effective operation of the workplace.
Career Opportunities
Program Highlights
- Hands-on training provided in the Office Administration - Executive program develops your expertise in essential automated office systems such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- You build your skills portfolio as you learn from faculty members with real experience and up-to-date knowledge of business trends and related technology requirements
- Learning in small class environments within The Business School allows you to connect with faculty members on a one-on-one basis.
- The Office Administration - Executive field placement is an opportunity to explore your career prospects, build your network and gain valuable work experience.
- The diploma reflects high standards of learning, increasing your career opportunities.
Career Outlook
- Administrative Professional
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Office Supervisor
- Administrative Support Officer
- Office Coordinator
- Assistant to the president of an organization
Education Pathways
Qualified graduates of the Office Administration - Executive program may be eligible to participate in an articulated program with select universities, institutes, and professional associations. These partnerships allow you to apply academic credit toward further study. Listed below are the credentials from partnering institutions that are available for this program.
Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transfer credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.
Student Testimonials
English Language Requirements
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