Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:
- Fall, Winter & Spring start (September, January, May) full-time & part-time, online: 0243
CIP Code: 52.0402
Apply today at: www.ontariocolleges.ca
This two-year Diploma program will develop the administrative and technological skills you will need in order to meet the demands of the current and emerging business environment. Students will acquire a knowledge of business office procedures, document preparation, Microsoft Office applications, basic human resources practices, professionalism and ethics.
Top Highlights
- Develop advanced skills to give you a competitive edge in diverse business environments.
- Common semester 1 and 2 with the Office Administration – General program.
Program Learning Outcomes:
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
- manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
- coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
- operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies.
- evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
- produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
- prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards.
- use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
- research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
- select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization.
- organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
- support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Executive assistant
- Administrative assistant
- Office manager
- Executive secretary
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