Niagara College Canada

Office Administration
- Executive (Co-op)

Program Code (0422)
Ontario College Diploma
Two Years
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

This program delivers the ultimate in administrative training by combining classroom instruction with co-op work experience.

Graduates are employed as:

• Administrative assistants in medical, financial and other settings
• Bookkeeping/payroll clerks
• Health promotion assistants
• Office administrators
• Program assistants
• Resource co-ordinators

The Niagara College Difference

• Up-to-date curriculum includes sophisticated skill sets that meet industry needs
• Comprehensive computer skills qualify for Microsoft Office User Specialist certification
• Strong co-op placement system ensures vast array of employment opportunities
• Co-op placement provides administrative work experience and often leads directly into full-time employment
• Program is well-respected among businesses in Niagara and province-wide

Testimonials and Profiles

“The Office Administration program provided me with the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in any office environment. I was able to enter the workplace with the knowledge, experience and confidence I needed to be successful on the job.”

Beth Audet, Office Administration -
Executive (Co-op) graduate

“This program provided me with a strong computer and customer service background as well as the ability to find the resources I need to be successful in my busy work environment. My co-op placement also led me directly into a full-time position at Niagara College. The instructors in the program really cared about me and my success.”

Marsha Fiorino, Office Administration -
Executive (Co-op) graduate

“The program is an excellent training ground for today’s workplace. It has allowed me to develop many skills, which has strengthened my confidence and helped me to be successful in my career.”

Ruth Davies, Office Administration -
Executive (Co-op) graduate

“At TRG Insurance, we have had a terrific experience in hiring a co-op student from the Office Administration–Executive program. Students in this program have outstanding skills and are able to demonstrate them with speed and accuracy in a busy workplace. At TRG, we are happy to be a partner in education and training with Niagara College”

Joanna Wallace, TRG Insurance, Niagara Falls, Ontario

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older as of the first day of classes, with no OSSD or equivalent (Mature Student) 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 & Ranking Process:

• For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the most 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:

• Mature Student applicants, or applicants who have an OSSD that includes Workplace (E) level learning, may be considered for admission after meeting with a staff member to review academic needs, interests and possible career directions. Academic testing and/or upgrading may be required.
• 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.

• View Degree Opportunities for this Program
• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:04:09 PM ET

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