Office Administration - Executive at Algonquin College

Play a key role in operational success by specializing in executive office administration.

The two-year Office Administration - Executive Ontario College Diploma program, delivered in a compressed format over 43 weeks, prepares you for a rewarding career as an administrative professional in the public or private sector.

Develop essential skills through extensive applied practice in a simulated office in the areas of:

• human resources
• social media
• office management
• domestic and international travel
• event planning
• finance

Enhance your MS Office suite abilities through document production, transcription, desktop publishing, accounting practices, and database and project management. You also have the opportunity to participate in an executive administration environment work placement, allowing you to practice your skills.

Upon graduation, you may find employment within a variety of office environments such as corporations, government, associations and small businesses.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Have a strong interest in working in an office environment.
• Have an interest and aptitude in computer and technology applications and enjoy a hands-on approach to learning.
• Possess good communication (written, verbal, technology) and interpersonal abilities.
• Are well-organized, pay attention to detail, multi-task and can work effectively under time constraints.
• Have the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Possess basic numeracy skills.

Careers

Graduates may find employment in administrative fields within the private and public sectors (corporations, small or medium size businesses, government, institutions and associations) such as financial, legal, business or personnel administration. With further experience, graduates may progress to positions as administrative officers, senior executive assistants or office managers or may explore entrepreneurial options.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
2. Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
3. Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
4. Operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies.
5. Evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
6. Produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
7. Prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards.
8. Use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
9. Research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
10. Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization.
11. Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
12. Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Program Eligibility

• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English.