College Certificate in Office Administration - General
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 3,603 **
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* equal consideration deadline. After that, we consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full
** total fee for Canadian students. $15,639.14 for international students
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Introduction
In the one-year Ontario College Certificate office administration program, students learn how to communicate efficiently and prepare reports and presentations, as well as general accounting and customer service skills. Graduates are prepared to become competent professionals that managers rely on by offering the latest office computer technology and teaching how to best use their organizational and communication skills to communicate with co-workers, managers, clients, and customers.
Your Learning Experience
Skilled administrative support is vital to today's fast-paced business environment. In this one-year program, students will learn from professionals in the field while developing core skills in communication, problem-solving, computer applications, accounting, and office procedures.
Intermediate training in a variety of computer applications will also be combined with an understanding of the workplace to prepare for a variety of entry-level office administration career opportunities. Using these skills, students will be capable of producing correspondence, presenting information, providing customer support, responding to routine inquiries, and supporting the management of small organizations or a department in large organizations.
Throughout the program, students will also have the ability to network with industry contacts through their participation in the International Association of Administrative Professionals (London Chapter).
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Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to
- conduct himself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards, and codes of ethics.
- schedule and coordinate tasks, within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
- receive process and distribute communications in the workplace to assist the flow of information.
- operate and provide support related to the use of office equipment and technologies.
- locate, file, and retrieve documents and records* from a variety of electronic and paper sources to support daily office operations.
- record basic financial information using established document formats, procedures, and accounting software.
- produce routine business documents using available technologies and established standards and formats.
- use interpersonal and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
- compile resources as well as services to prepare summary reports.
- select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- assist in the organization and coordination of meetings and travel arrangements.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- ACCT-1034 ---- Accounting Fundamentals
- ADMN-1014 ---- Administrative Documentation 1
- MATH-1143 ---- Fundamental Mathematics for Business
- MGMT-3052 ---- Understanding Workplace Behaviours
- BUSI-1156 ---- Strategies for Success
Group 2
Take WRIT-1032 OR WRIT-1034
- WRIT-1032 ---- Reason and Writing Business 1
- WRIT-1034 ---- Reason and Writing 1-EAP
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- ACCT-3045 ---- Accounting 2
- ADMN-3006 ---- Administrative Documentation 2
- ADMN-1013 ---- Office Procedures and Strategies
- COMP-1100 ---- Spreadsheet Design and Production
- COMP-3019 ---- Principles of Dynamic Presentations
- COMM-3079 ---- Communications for Office Administration
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 10 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Office Administration – General program find employment as receptionists, secretaries, office assistants, accounting clerks, customer service representatives, and administrative assistants in various office environments.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Office Administration - General program:
Office Assistant
Ensure departmental staff has the operational support they need.
Receptionist
A valuable member of any business serves as the first point of contact providing clients with the best first impression.
Administrative Assistant
Perform a variety of administrative, clerical, and accounting tasks.
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