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Office Administration - General

Campus:
South Campus - Windsor (B227)

Program Length:
One Year - Ontario College Certificate

Starts:
September and January

Contact:


Ann Korenic
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4532
akorenic@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
With the one year Office Administration program, graduates will be able to do a wide variety of office work and have a good understanding of Canadian business fundamentals including business writing. They will also have basic computer skills, keyboarding, editing and revising skills and understand administrative procedures.

This program targets students with good organizational skills, an interest in computers and research and the ability to follow directions. They should also have strong social skills and be comfortable in an office environment.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
  • Cutting edge computer software for office applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook, Express Scribe Transcription, and Keyboarding Pro-Deluxe
  • Common first year for executive and medical programs
  • Students graduate with an Ontario College Certificate after two semesters
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Most businesses, schools, government agencies, banks and non-profit organizations require clerical staff. Entry level positions include receptionist, bookkeeper, clerical assistant and data processing operator.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Program Physical Demands Analysis: B227
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
$3,195.69
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.

CERTIFICATE 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
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 2
ACC145
3

Accounting for the Office
Assistant
BUS108
3

Introduction to Canadian
Business
COM200
3

Communication In Today’s
Workplace
OAG270
3

Professional Computer
Applications II
OAG230
3

Business Computing and
the Internet
OAG250
3

Administrative
Documents II


Last updated 7/4/2011