Office Administration - Executive

Program Overview

This program prepares students for executive-level administrative assistant roles, equipping them with proficiency in computer applications, accounting, presentations, and office management. Graduates are skilled in keyboarding, desktop publishing, web design, and human resource management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Graduates of this program have the skills to be executive-level administrative assistants to top-level managers in business or government. Skills include a high level of expertise in keyboarding and computer applications with some accounting. Students will learn how to do effective presentations and be well-rounded in all office duties. With experience, graduates also are capable of assuming the role of office manager providing leadership to other staff. This program targets students who want to develop strong computer and keyboarding abilities. They should enjoy working in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills.

• The curriculum includes Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, Desktop Publishing, Web Page Design, Online Apps, Simply Accounting, Human Resource Management, In-class Simulation Labs, oral presentations, Office Suite integration with the Internet, and World Cultures.
• Students who have successfully completed the 2-year OAE Diploma Program may continue their education towards a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Davenport University or Walsh College.
A major capstone project may be substituted if appropriate placements are not available.
• These internships allow students to network with possible future employers and gain valuable hands-on experience.

Outline:

Semester 1

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | OAG110 | Language Fundamentals | 3 | | OAG101 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 | | OAG160 | Essential Business Calculations | 3 | | OAG113 | Introduction To Word Processing & Business Documents | 3 | | SSC169G | Money Matters | 3 | | OAG117 | Introduction To Computer Technology | 2 |

Semester 2

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | OAG125 | Administrative Procedures | 3 | | COM103 | Business Communications I | 3 | | OAG222 | Advanced Word Processing And Documents | 3 | | OAG217 | Keyboarding And Transcription | 3 | | OAG260 | Electronic Spreadsheets And Databases | 3 |

Semester 3

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | ACC108 | Applied Accounting Workshop I, (Computer Accounting 1) | 3 | | ENG100P | Introductory Oral Communication | 3 | | OAE330 | Administrative Documents I | 3 | | OAE407 | Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets | 3 | | OAE390 | Creative Computer Publishing | 3 | | SSC110G | Global Human Diversity | 3 |

Semester 4

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | MGN105 | Introduction To Human Resources | 3 | | OAE439 | Administrative Documents II | 3 | | OAE460 | Advanced Databases | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 |

Past Cohorts:

Diploma Requirements for Fall 2023 Cohort

Semester 1

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | OAG110 | Language Fundamentals | 3 | | OAG125 | Administrative Procedures | 3 | | OAG101 | Introduction to Keyboarding | 1 | | OAG160 | Essential Business Calculations | 3 | | OAG113 | Introduction To Word Processing & Business Documents | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | | OAG117 | Introduction To Computer Technology | 2 |

Semester 2

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | COM103 | Business Communications I | 3 | | OAG222 | Advanced Word Processing And Documents Delivered in first 7 weeks of the semester. | 3 | | OAG217 | Keyboarding And Transcription Delivered in first 7 weeks of the semester. | 3 | | OAG260 | Electronic Spreadsheets And Databases | 3 |

Semester 3

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | ACC108 | Applied Accounting Workshop I, (Computer Accounting 1) | 3 | | ENG100P | Introductory Oral Communication | 3 | | OAE330 | Administrative Documents I | 3 | | OAE407 | Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets | 3 | | OAE390 | Creative Computer Publishing | 3 | | SSC110G | Global Human Diversity | 3 |

Semester 4

| Code | Title | Credits | |---|---|---| | MGN105 | Introduction To Human Resources | 3 | | OAE439 | Administrative Documents II | 3 | | OAE460 | Advanced Databases | 3 | | ELEC1030 | Choose 1 Elective Course | 3 | Opportunities exist in a wide range of workplaces including government offices, corporations, financial institutions, schools/colleges/universities, accounting firms, real estate offices, social service agencies, and insurance offices.

Other:

Field Placements are part of this program. Your placement could be in a financial institution, social service agency, legal office, police services, or a school setting (elementary, secondary or post-secondary). A major capstone project may be substituted if appropriate placements are not available. Please check with your Program Coordinator early in your first semester to ensure the proper process is followed. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods. Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. 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.
• 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.
• Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
• Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.