Diploma in Administrative Assistant
Program Length: 22 weeks
Admission Requirements | Career
Opportunities | Program Learning Outcomes
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This course is designed to equip students with a working knowledge of office
systems and procedures and with an advanced level of the computer skills required
to manage a fast paced, modern office that emphasizes technology in communication,
record keeping and accounts management. This program provides students with
relevant administrative and high-level technological skills to meet the demands
of the current and emerging business environment.
Skills stressed in the course include scheduling meetings and appointments,
organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, conducting research and
providing information via the telephone, creating reports by using graphics,
maintaining financial records, preparing bank reconciliation, postal mail, and
e-mail.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Advanced or
- General level credits or
- Mature Student Status (age 19 or older).
Graduates of this program are in high demand, and are ready to enter financially
rewarding careers. Graduates may be employed in Business entities, Accounting
firms and Legal firms as administrative assistants, office managers, and admin
clerks.
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Graduates will have acquired the skills necessary to work in a variety of entry-level
positions. The business knowledge and transferable skills acquired promote progress
within the business environment and the ability to make informed choices regarding
career direction. Administration graduates are in extremely high demand, and
are ready to enter financially rewarding careers.
- Introduction to Computer Applications
- Business Communications
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting Software Applications - Simply Accounting/ MYOB, QuickBooks
- Interpersonal Skills
- Administration Management
