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Office Administration
- Executive FAST TRACK


Campus:
Thames Campus - Chatham (K231)

Program Length:
Two Year - Ontario College Diploma (delivered in less than 1 year)

Starts:
September

Contact:


Dr. Andrea Belanger
(519) 354-9714 ext. 3804
abelanger@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
Graduates of this program have the skills to be executive level administrative assistants to top level managers in business or government. Skills include a high level of expertise in keyboarding and computer applications with some accounting. They will be able to do presentations and be well rounded in all office duties. With experience, they are also capable of being office managers providing leadership to other staff.

This program targets students with strong computer and keyboarding ability. They should enjoy working in a team environment and have strong social and communication skills.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Cutting edge computer software for office applications
  • Common first year for executive and medical programs
  • Internship in business or government offices in the community
  • Curriculum includes desktop publishing, web page design, Simply Accounting and Human Resource Management
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This program provides a solid foundation for employment as an office administrator, administrative assistant or office manager. Opportunities exist in a wide range of workplaces including government offices, corporations, financial institutions, schools/colleges/universities, accounting firms, real estate offices and insurance offices.

DEGREE COMPLETION
Davenport University offers the chance for students who have completed the two year OA - Executive program, to continue studies towards a degree. The time frame would be approximately 2 additional years resulting in the acquisition of a Bachelor of Business Administration - Management degree. Online courses are available. Please see www.davenport.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: K231
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

Total 1st Year Tuition and Compulsory Fees
$5,594.43
Books & expendables per semester
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
OAG170
3

Professional Computer Applications I
OAG110
3
Language Fundamentals
OAG125
3
Administrative Procedures
OAG150
3
Administrative Documents I
OAG160
3
Essential Business Calculations
BUS108
3

Introduction to Canadian Business
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
SSC110G
3

World Cultures

Semester 2
MGN340
3
Human Resource Management
ACC145
3

Accounting for the Office Assistant
COM200
3

Communication & Today's Workplace
OAG270
3

Professional Computer Applications II
OAG230
3

Business Computing &
the Internet*
OAG250
3
Administrative Documents II*
OAE380
3

Professional Office Simulations**
OAE350
3
Administrative Documents III**
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
ACC108
3
Applied Accounting Workshop*
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective*
ENG110P
3
Oral Presentations*
OAE370
3

Professional Computer Applications III*
OAE435
3
Desktop Publishing**
OAE470
3

Professional Computer Applications IV**
OAE450
3
Administrative Documents IV**
OAE455
3

Office Administration Internship**



*Delivered in the first 7 weeks of the semester
**Delivered in the second 7 weeks of the semester


Last updated 7/4/2011