The Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Diploma in Office Administration - Executive (Co-op and Non Co-op Version)DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Play a key role in operational success - specialize in executive office administration.
The two-year Office Administration - Executive Ontario College Diploma program prepares you for a rewarding career as an administrative professional in the public or private sector.
Develop essential skills through extensive applied practice in a simulated office in the areas of office management, domestic and international travel, event planning, finance, human resources, and social media.
Enhance your MS Office suite abilities through document production, transcription, desktop publishing, accounting practices, database, and project management.
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to the co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement.
Upon graduation, you may find employment within a variety of office environments such as corporations, government, associations, and small businesses.
Ideal Students
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Have a strong interest in working in an office environment
- Have an interest and aptitude in computer and technology applications and enjoy a hands-on approach to learning. Enjoy working independently and in a diverse team environment
- Are well-organized and pay attention to detail
- Work effectively under time constraints
- Have the ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
Admissions
Curriculum
Level 01
- ENL1962 English Fundamentals
- OFF2325 Keyboarding 1
- OFF2326 Digital Workspace Applications
- OFF2335 Presentation Applications
- OFF2336 Document Production 1
- OFF2338 Administrative Skills and Procedures
- QUA2227 Business Math Foundations
Level 02
- ACC2207 Bookkeeping
- ENL1813B Communications I
- OFF2300 Advanced Word Processing
- OFF2327 Keyboarding 2
- OFF2337 Document Production 2
- OFF2395 Spreadsheet Applications (OA)
- Choose one from equivalencies:
- GED0210 General Education Elective
- GED0210 General Education Elective
Level 03
- ACC2208 Accounting Practices
- OFF2279 Desktop Publishing
- OFF2291 Database and Project Management
- OFF2328 Travel and Meeting Management
- OFF2329 Keyboarding 3
- Choose one from equivalencies:
- GED0210 General Education Elective
- GED0210 General Education Elective
Co-op: 01
- WKT0018 Work Term I
Level 04
- OFF2319 Simulated Practicum
- OFF2330 Keyboarding 4
- OFF2331 Portfolio and Career Management
- OFF2333 Event and Conference Management
- OFF2334 Executive Integrated Projects
- Choose one from equivalencies:
- GED0210 General Education Elective
- GED0210 General Education Elective
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards, and codes of ethics
- Manage the scheduling, coordination, and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities
- Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution, and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information
- Operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance, and procurement of office equipment and technologies
- Evaluate, establish, and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible, and organized electronic and paper records
- Produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software
- Prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards
- Use interpersonal, leadership, and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization
- Research, analyze, and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations
- Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization
- Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, and special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation
- Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment, and environmental stewardship
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in administrative fields within the private and public sectors (corporations, small or medium-sized businesses, government, institutions, and associations). With further experience, graduates may progress to positions as senior executive assistants, or office managers or may explore entrepreneurial options.
Program delivery
Other Delivery Options
- Full-time Online
- Part-time Online
- Office Administration - General (Full-time Online)
- Office Administration - General (Part-time Online)