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Office Administration - Executive

Step into a world of opportunity with Northern College’s Office Administration - Executive two-year diploma program. This credential is highly valued by employers, positioning you for success in Executive assistant roles across diverse organizations. Building upon the foundational Office Administrat

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Office Administration - Executive

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Academic Year

2024 - 2025

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Program Delivery

Full - Time

Duration

2 Years

Length

4 Semesters

Program Codes

B012 (PC) - Timmins Campus

B275 (HL) - Haileybury Campus

B276 (KL) - Kirkland Lake Campus

(JB) - Moosonee Campus

B273 (CK) - Contact North Kirkland Lake

DESCRIPTION

Step into a world of opportunity with Northern College’s Office Administration - Executive two-year diploma program. This credential is highly valued by employers, positioning you for success in Executive assistant roles across diverse organizations. Building upon the foundational Office Administration one-year certificate, students will receive both a certificate and a diploma upon completion.

Throughout the program, you’ll delve deeper into specialized areas such as medical terminology, transcription and business document processing, desktop publishing, and law office management. Enhanced technical skills in information systems analysis and artificial intelligence will empower you to effectively manage and optimize organizational workflows.

In your final semester, you will participate in a three-week placement opportunity, providing invaluable handson experience and mentorship. Many of our graduates secure permanent positions with their Placement employers, illustrating the program’s effectiveness in preparing you for immediate career advancement. Elevate your career prospects with Northern College’s Office Administration - Executive program. Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in today’s competitive administrative landscape. Start your journey towards a fulfilling career by enrolling today.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the Office Administration Program - Executive who enter the workforce will find opportunities in the following: healthcare, legal, government, industrial, commercial and financial sectors as:

  • Administrative assistant
  • Accounts payable clerk
  • Executive assistant
  • Customer service representative
  • Office administrator
  • Office manager
  • Employed in various workplaces in the private and public sectors

Program Outline | March 2024

Disclaimer: Information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Content of programs and courses are revised as needed and/or required. Program outlines and information are subject to changes and may be delivered in different or alternate ways then listed in this document. You are advised to always reach out to Northern College if you have questions related to content on the website or outline publications.

Office Administration - Executive

VOCATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

  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.

Program Outline | March 2024

Office Administration - Executive

PROGRAM COURSES

The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the program. Programs at Northern College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities.

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