OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - EXECUTIVE

Students acquire administrative knowledge and develop skills in diverse technologies to be able to effectively perform in a variety of executive environments. With an emphasis on international relations, diverse clientele, law and ethics, and procurement standards for industry, students have the opportunity to develop supervisory, leadership, and training skills with global focus.

Students in all Office Administration streams enroll in a common first semester. As they gain experience and background, they have course selection options to complement prescribed office administration curriculum and further their interests, skills, and career goals.

General information

Program code
OFAE
Duration
2 Years
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Campus
Georgian@ILAC Toronto
Delivery
Full-time

Intake information

Start date
Fall 2024
Winter 2025
Summer 2025

Program fees

For fees please click here to visit the Georgian College fees page.

Program learning outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics;
  2. manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities;
  3. coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information;
  4. operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies;
  5. evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized
    electronic and paper records;
  6. produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software;
  7. prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards;
  8. use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization;
  9. research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendation;
  10. select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization;
  11. organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation;
  12. support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management;
  13. apply basic entrepreneurial strategies, employing critical thinking and ethics within the Office Administration field;
  14. employ environmentally sustainable practices within the industry

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program are well qualified for a variety of challenging careers and may gain employment in both domestic and international government, education, corporations (all-sizes), entertainment, telecommunications, manufacturing, banking, and numerous professional services. Graduates may hold positions as administrative, executive or research assistants, customer service representatives, information processing specialists, and software applications specialists, with career paths leading to supervisory or office management roles.

Admission requirements

  • ILAC Pathway 3.2, or IELTS 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
    (SDS program – IELTS score 6.0, no band less than 6.0)
  • Duolingo (TOEFL, CAE and TOEIC): 110 score

OSSD or equivalent with

  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • any Grade 111 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)

1Minimum of 60% in Grade 11 College or University level Mathematics (MBF3C or MCF3M)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/

For more information and complete admission requirements please contact your respective region’s Recruitment Manager.

Courses

Semester 1
COMP 1113
Business Documentation and Text Processing
OFAD 1001
Office Procedures and Strategies
OFAD 1007
Computer Applications 1 for the Office
OFAD 1022
Professional Development and Employability 1
Communications Course
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Semester 2
COMP 1013
Advanced Business Documentation
COMP 1114
Multi Media Communications
MATH 1034
Office Math Applications
OFAD 1020
Computer Applications 2 for the Office
OFAD 1023
Professional Development and Employability 2
Communications Course
Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Program Option
Course
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. Download Program Outline PDF from sidebar.
Semester 3
COMP 2026
Integrated Office Simulations
OFAD 2014
Bookkeeping for the Office Professional
OFAD 2027
Social and Digital Communications
OFAD 2018
Project Management for the Office Professional
OFAD 2028
Executive Administration and Business Management
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Semester 4
COMP 2027
Computerized Administrative Simulations
OFAD 2029
Fundamentals of Records and Information Management
OFAD 2030
Global Competencies and Ethical Law
OFAD 2021
Financial Management for the Executive Assistant
General Education Course
Select 1 course from the general education list during registration.
Program Option
Course
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. Download Program Outline PDF from sidebar.

Professional designation

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