Office Administration - Executive

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
This professional two-year Ontario College Diploma program will set you up for a successful professional office administration career. Designed to provide students will an extensive and practical understanding of business operations, technology and processes, you will:
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to pursue the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) designation. You’ll also earn two courses toward a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA).
This program is offered at more than one campus for your convenience. Learn more about the programs and services of Fanshawe’s campuses in Woodstock and Simcoe. A part-time version of this program is also available.
The Office Administration – Executive program offers a cooperative education component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain invaluable first-hand experience within their chosen field. Here are some co-op jobs that have kick-started the careers of some Office Administration – Executive students before even graduating!
For more information regarding co-op, please check out our co-op page or contact the Co-op Office at coop@fanshawec.ca to connect with a consultant.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Office Administration – Executive program will be capable of filling responsible positions as administrative assistants and office coordinators. Graduates can expect career paths advancing toward increasingly more responsible positions in senior administrative support and office management roles. Administrative professionals are required in all organizations, including governments, manufacturing, educational institutions and service providers.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Office Administration - Executive program:
Office Coordinator
Coordinate front- and back-end administrative operations.
Administrative Clerk
Provide administrative and operational support for the facility and direct administrative support to the facility supervisor.
Office Administrator
Run the day-to-day activities of an office.
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Academic Level 3 | Co-op | Academic Level 4 |
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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 recommendations.
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.
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Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
ACCT-1034 | Accounting Fundamentals | 4 | ||
Employees require understanding and an ability to analyze accounting procedures as they relate to accounting principles.This course teaches students the accounting process from an administrative assistant's point of view for a service and merchandising business. Participants will learn to apply accounting theory and procedures to effectively record business transactions into the proper journal and ledger and to use this information to prepare accurate financial statements. You will learn the importance of adjusting and closing entries and the accounting terminology required to function effectively as an administrative assistant. | ||||
ADMN-1014 | Administrative Documentation 1 | 4 | ||
Keyboarding speed, accuracy, and technique, combined with word processing proficiency, are essential skills required to work in any type of business environment. Introductory word processing concepts and commands will be applied to the production and formatting of administrative documents. Students will apply proofreading techniques to type error-free e-mails, memorandums, letters, tables, and reports. | ||||
MATH-1143 | Fundamental Mathematics for Business | 3 | ||
This course provides the basic mathematical concepts which prepare students for success in their future courses, in particular focusing on computer applications and accounting. Topics are presented in the context of real world applications which students will encounter in the workplace. | ||||
BUSI-1156 | Strategies for Success | 1 | ||
This course presents and helps to develop some of the skills required to achieve academic and career success. Areas of focus include college resources, study skills, time management, academic integrity and calculating Grade Point Averages, among other skills. | ||||
MGMT-3052 | Understanding Workplace Behaviours | 3 | ||
This course provides an understanding of the field of organizational behaviour through investigating individual, group and organizational behaviours. Students assess their work-related preferences/behaviours using self-assessment surveys and reflect on the match between those and career choices. Students study organizational design, organizational culture, people-centred management, social perception, self-concept & personality, values/attitudes & job satisfaction, motivation theory, group development theory, effective communication strategy, and conflict & negotiation then apply these concepts to the development of an organization's human resources. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.