Program Overview

Office Administration – Executive (EXS)

Program Overview

This twelve-month diploma program develops the administrative and technological skills needed to meet the demands of the current and emerging business environment. Through practical, hands-on training, students acquire knowledge of business office procedures, document preparation, Microsoft Office applications, basic human resources practices, professionalism, and ethics.

Program Details

Campus and Delivery

• Seneca@York
• Online
• Flexible delivery format

Duration and Credential

• 3 Semesters (12 Months)
• Ontario College Diploma

School

• Seneca Business

Admission Requirements

• Fluency in English is critical to success in the program and the business environment.
• A keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute (net) is required to graduate from this program.

Program Skills

• Written communication, drafting, and proofreading
• Organization and time management
• Scheduling and task coordination
• Facility in basic accounting procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work Experience

Field Placement

• An unpaid field placement is available to students who meet all necessary academic requirements.
• The placement allows students to acquire hands-on experience in a formal work environment.
• Successful completion of this placement is a requirement for graduation.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start Dates and Availability

• Start in Sept. 2025 | Location Online | Availability: Waitlist
• Start in Jan. 2026 | Location Online | Availability: Open

Program and Course Delivery

• This program is offered online, with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format.
• In courses delivered in the flexible format, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time.
• Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Career Options

• Executive assistant
• Administrative assistant
• Office manager
• Executive secretary

Affiliations/Associations

• Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities, and up-to-date industry trends.
• Students and graduates of Seneca's Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

• This program offers a unique blend of university and college education.
• Students have the opportunity to continue their studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
• The program includes a field placement to help students hone essential skills for the workplace.
• Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.
• The program embeds principles of sustainability into every business program offered.