Diploma in Executive Assistant
Kamloops, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Executive Assistant Diploma at Thompson Rivers University prepares office administration students for senior roles as office managers and executive assistants in industry and government. After the TRU Administrative Assistant Certificate (Year 1) or equivalent, Year 2 adds accounting, communications, marketing, law, and management. Graduates may sit CAP and OM accreditation exams.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as executive assistant, office manager, administrative coordinator, senior administrative professional, project administrator, operations support, corporate assistant, and government executive assistant. Earning CAP or OM credentials can open higher-level administrative and organizational management roles. Related options include legal administration and coordination.
The Executive Assistant Diploma prepares office administration students to serve in more senior positions as office managers and assistants to senior executives in both industry and government. After completing the TRU Administrative Assistant Certificate in Year 1 or an equivalent office administration program from another institution, students take additional courses in accounting, communications, marketing, law, and management in Year 2.
With the Executive Assistant Diploma, graduates will be well-prepared to write the accreditation exams for the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) or Organizational Management (OM) designation programs.
If you are highly motivated, like working with people, are organized, and have excellent communication skills, the Executive Assistant Diploma program could provide you with the added skills you need to "move up" in your organization.
