Office Administration Executive Diploma

Aquinascollege; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Program Length : 1120 hours / 54 Weeks / 13 Months

Program Delivery : Onsite - Full Time.

Program Delivery : Online - Synchronous / Blended.

Program Overview

An executive certificate diploma in office administration equips you with the skills to manage office workflows, effective communication, coordinate team efforts, use technology to handle various types of records and reports, preparing you for a career in office administration management.

This program includes an office practicum in a real-world setting that provides essential real-world experience, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge in professional settings and prepare for the workforce.

By gaining an office administration certificate, you’ll gain the following skills :

• Collaborating effectively and maintaining professional conduct
• Delivering exceptional service to clients or customers
• Managing, storing, and securing information securely
• Crafting detailed and useful business reports
• Staying current with technological advancements and applying them in the workplace.

Office administration graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions across various sectors, including finance and oil and gas. They are equipped to take on roles such as administrative assistant, office assistant, office administrator, and mail or message distribution clerk.

Admission

Standard Admission

Educational Qualifications :

• Alberta High School Diploma, including English 30-1 with a minimum grade of 65%, verified by transcript, or an equivalent qualification from a non-Alberta institution.

Interview :

• A successful interview with the school administration is required.

Mature Admission : Age Requirement :

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old, except in British Columbia where the minimum age is 19.

Testing :

• Successful completion of the Wonderlic test with a passing score of 20.
• Automatic Qualification :

Completion of full-time education in English for the entirety of the program in Canada, or a full-time education from another country where English is the primary language of instruction. Verification through a school transcript in English or a letter from the former school stating English as the medium of instruction.

• Alternative Qualifications :

If the automatic qualification is not met, ELP can be demonstrated through one of the following tests :

Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) : Minimum score of 5.5.

• IELTS : Overall band of 6.
• TOEFL (IBT) : Total score of 60.
• CAEL : Total score not less than 50.

Interview :

• A successful interview with the school administration is required.

The program emphasizes a broad-based knowledge, student support, practical experience, adherence to safety, ethical standards, and a relentless pursuit of excellence and improvement.

The program includes 160 Hours / 7 Weeks of on-site office administration practicum with various clients, including our student-run clinic, practical training, and through community projects.

Program Tuition Fees

At Aquinas College, the tuition fees for the office administration diploma are among the most affordable in Alberta for private colleges, with a course fee of $1,080 per course. The costs listed may not include all possible fees charged by the school. For the most accurate and current information on educational costs, it is recommended to contact the school directly.

Several scholarships are available at Aquinas College for the Office Administration program, targeting new immigrants, adult learners, and outstanding youth in Canada. Eligibility for these grants requires fulfilling admission requirements, obtaining recommendations, and maintaining high academic and professional records.

Career opportunities for certified office executives are vast, encompassing roles in corporations, nonprofit organizations, banking and finance institutions, academic departments, government agencies, and virtual or remote work environments.

In the office administration field, their responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering phone calls, managing email correspondence, maintaining records, preparing documents, and providing general support to other staff members.

Information about the program can be answered by our office administration instructors and the academic department team.