Office Administration - Executive
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 3 Semesters/ 12 Months, includes 1 field placement |
Study language | English |
Course code | EXS |
Tuition fee | CA$29,242 per program The fees shown here are estimates only for three semesters and are subject to change. The above fee includes tuition (CA$27,720), health insurance and ancillary fees. Please REVIEW the Seneca College`s withdrawal, refund or deferral information. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
Note: Although not required for admission, completion of Grade 12 mathematics is recommended for your success in the program. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English For direct admission, you must be from an English speaking country or, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
This twelve-month 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. Through practical, hands-on training you will acquire a knowledge of business office procedures, document preparation, Microsoft Office applications, basic human resources practices, professionalism and ethics.
In three consecutive semesters, you will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This format allows you to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times. Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and the business environment, and there is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of your program to graduation.
Required Keyboarding Speed
You must have a keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute (net) to graduate from this program.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Written communication, drafting and proofreading
- Organization and time management
- Scheduling and task coordination
- Facility in basic accounting procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Field Placement
If you meet all the necessary academic requirements, you will be able to participate in an unpaid field placement that will allow you to acquire hands-on experience in a formal work environment. You may have a shared responsibility for securing a placement. The placement may take place after the third semester of classroom studies, extending the length of the program by one month. Successful completion of this placement is a requirement for graduation.
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Executive assistant
- Administrative assistant
- Office manager
- Executive secretary