This program does not have a current intake. Please refer to the program course catalogue for other available programs.
The Office Administration Certificate Program prepares students for administrative support positions such as secretary, executive secretary, administrative assistant, executive assistant, and sales assistant. Students take courses in accounting, business communications, administrative procedures and keyboarding. They also work with other students as part of a team, a dynamic that may reflect their future work environment. This program includes a three-week practicum.
NOTE: International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more information, contact Douglas College International.
Graduation Requirements:
Course Requirements:
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Required Courses: |
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Keyboarding |
3.00 |
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Administrative Accounting Procedures |
3.00 |
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Business Communications and Procedures |
3.00 |
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General Office Skills |
3.00 |
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Computer Applications I |
3.00 |
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Office Relations and Productivity Skills |
3.00 |
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Administrative Procedures |
3.00 |
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Computer Applications II |
3.00 |
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Office Simulation |
3.00 |
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Career Development |
2.00 |
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Office Practicum |
1.00 |
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Total credits |
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30.00 |
**Career Development must only be taken during your final semester in the program.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
Notes:
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Graduates of the Administrative Assistant Certificate Program work in technical and administrative support positions, such as secretary, executive secretary, administrative assistant, executive assistant, professional assistant, sales assistant, marketing assistant and research assistant.
Graduates can choose to complete another year of studies at Douglas College to earn an Office Administration Diploma. The diploma transfers to Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Program Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this program and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the program, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
When offered a full-time seat in this program a non-refundable, non-transferable $350 tuition deposit is required.