Office Administration - Executive

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Description

This program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills required for a wide variety of challenging careers in today's business environment. Rapidly changing technology has created a need for graduates with expertise in office management.

Initially, students enroll in a common first semester. As they gain experience and background, they have course selection options to complement prescribed office administration curriculum and further their interests, skills, and career goals.

Industry trends and requirements are continually monitored to ensure curriculum remains current and relevant.

Students in the Office Administration - Executive Program are offered the opportunity for office experience within the community and the College.

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Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• apply management and organizational skills to facilitate the completion of tasks and meet deadlines in the workplace
• assess, establish, organize, process, maintain and respond to electronic and paper communications/records to facilitate the flow of information
• apply a variety of mathematical and estimating techniques accurately for general business documentation
• produce accurate financial records within a specified time frame, by compiling information and using appropriate software
• apply basic principles of accounting to business management
• use effective communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to assist with the completion of individual and team tasks and promote the image of the organization
• manage projects by locating, analyzing, organizing, and summarizing information using appropriate resources and technology
• communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the form that fulfils the purpose and meets the needs of audiences
• use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a multi-tasking environment
• participate in society as an informed and understanding citizen pursuing an enriched personal life and professional growth through self-directed career planning and life-long learning
• be aware of cultural and ethical issues that may arise in any business environment
• understand fully the concepts of commonly used business computer applications such as word processing, desktop publishing/graphics, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, groupware, E-mail, and Internet
• use business vocabulary and apply transcription, and language skills to produce accurate business correspondence by a specified deadline, using computer technology
• troubleshoot, diagnose and solve basic hardware/software problems
• organize meetings, conferences, special events, and travel including the preparation of related documentation
• research, develop, and present reports substantiating the selection of resources or services for the workplace using written and oral presentation techniques and appropriate technology
• employ environmentally sustainable practices within the industry.

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Progression

Fall Intake - Barrie, Owen Sound

Sem 1 | Sem 2  | Sem 3 | Sem 4 
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Fall  | Winter | Fall  | Winter
2013  | 2014   | 2014  | 2015  

Winter Intake - Barrie

Sem 1  | Sem 2  | Sem 3 | Sem 4 
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Winter | Summer | Fall  | Winter
2014   | 2014   | 2014  | 2015  

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program:
- OSS Curriculum: OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U). Also recommended: any Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP 4C or MCT 4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics.
- Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) program with: Communications
- Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
- Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and/or mature student testing that meets the minimum standards for admission

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counseling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Section 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

17 Mandatory Courses
2 Communications Courses
2 Optional Courses
3 General Education Courses

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Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

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Courses

Mandatory Courses

COMP1012 Computer Business Documentation
COMP1013 Advanced Computer Business Documentation
COMP1048 Introduction to Keyboarding
COMP2026 Integrated Office Simulations
COMP2027 Computerized Administrative Simulations
COMP2100 Social Media and Web Management
MATH1004 Mathematics for the Office Professional
OFAD1001 Office Procedures and Strategies
OFAD1003 Multi-Media Language Processing
OFAD1007 Spreadsheet and Presentation Applications
OFAD1008 Word Processing and Database Applications
OFAD2014 Bookkeeping for the Office Professional
OFAD2015 Administrative Support and Records Management
OFAD2018 Project Management for the Office Professional
OFAD2019 Executive Office Procedures
OFAD2020 Executive Office Management
OFAD2021 Executive Financial Management

Communications Courses

To be selected at time of registration from the College list, as determined by testing.

Optional Courses

ACCT1003 Finance and Accounting
ADVE1000 Foundations of Advertising
ADVE2004 Public Relations
BUSI1000 New Business Development
BUSI1001 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
BUSI1002 Consumer Behaviour
BUSI1011 Professional Business Practices
BUSI1012 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
BUSI2000 Entrepreneurship and Small Business
COMP1002 Web and Internet Fundamentals
COMP2003 Relational Database
COMP2093 Macintosh and Design Basics
ECON1000 Microeconomics
ECON2000 Macroeconomics
HURM1000 Human Resources Management Foundations
HURM1001 Occupational Health and Safety
HURM1002 Labour Relations
HURM1003 Labour Economics
HURM1004 Compensation
HURM1005 Human Resource Planning
HURM1007 Recruitment and Selection
LAWS2000 Business Law
MGMT1000 Retail Management
MGMT2000 Production and Operations Management
MGMT2001 Principles of Management
MKTG1000 Introduction to Marketing
MKTG2004 Introduction to Logistics
STAT2000 Statistics 1
STAT2001 Statistics 2

General Education Courses

To be selected from College list

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Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at http://www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/