Office Administration - General
Post Secondary

Office
Administration - General

One Year | Ontario College Certificate
Program Code 0431
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus

Through the Administrative program at Niagara College, I have gained great customer service and office skills. I feel that Niagara College and its staff have prepared me well for my job, and have given me the knowledge and confidence I need for the workplace.

Ashley Skea, Office Administration - General graduate



Career Opportunities

This program provides the essential technical and administrative skills required for today's workplace.

Graduates are employed as:

  • Administrative Assistants
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Receptionists
  • Office Assistants
  • Front Desk Coordinators

The NC Difference

  • Up-to-date program outline includes sophisticated skill sets that meet industry needs
  • Comprehensive computer training prepare students for the Microsoft Application Specialist certification
  • Simulated office projects provide practical preparation for an office environment
  • Program is well-respected among businesses in Niagara and province-wide
  • Students are equipped with the administrative knowledge to be "office-ready" within one year

Testimonials and Profiles

"We always hear how difficult it is for people to find a good job. For an employer, the task in finding the right employee, is equally difficult. Fortunately, in employing graduates of Niagara's Office Administration program, their inherent skills, attitude and enthusiasm have made my job easier and our business much better."

Reid Hodgson, BA, CFP, Director of the Private Client Group, Dundee Wealth Management (Welland) 

"The business of policing includes being supported by dynamic and progressive office personnel.  In order to be successful, we must employ individuals who are capable of performing advanced level technological and office administration functions.  We are very pleased to have hired a graduate of Niagara College's Office Administration program who has demonstrated excellent abilities and has advanced quickly in our organization."

Inspector Scott McLean, Niagara Regional Police Service


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

  • Mathematics - any Grade 11 (C), (U) or (M).

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!

Employment

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Program Information

Term One
ADMN1120Office Environment I4
ADMN1221Customer Relations in Society3
ADMN1126Business Document Formatting3
CAPA1183Word Processing Fundamentals4
CAPA1197Spreadsheets I3
COMM1110Communications for Office Administration3
MATH1107Mathematics3
Term Two
ADMN1220Office Environment II4
CAPA1142Presentation Skills3
CAPA1223Advanced Word Processing4
CAPA1262Spreadsheets II3
CAPA1858Access I4
COMM1213Business Communications3

January Start Students

Students who begin the program in January 2013 complete Term 2 of the program during the Spring Term beginning in May 2013 and running into summer months.

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