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Business Administrative Assistant

Who it’s for

You like desk work, learning and using software, and mastering interpersonal soft skills as well as technical and administrative skills. You want to work in an office environment, or you’re not sure which path you’ll take, so you want a program that will keep your options open.

What you’ll learn

You’ll learn Microsoft Office Suite and gain a working knowledge of accounting, communication skills, email etiquette, office ethics, office administration, marketing, customer service, and more.

Program details

Program length:

1 year full time (10 months)

Credential:

Certificate

Work-integrated Learning:

7-week practicum for qualifying students

Start Times:

  • Fall / Winter

Tuition:

$5,766*

Students sitting at a long desk working on computers

Your career

Starting your career as an administrative assistant or receptionist, you’ll gain experience and may become an office manager or executive assistant, supervise other staff, and work your way up in a company.

Every industry and sector needs great admins, with high demand in business, customer service, technology, finance, marketing, design, education and insurance. You can be employed in any industry, work from home as a virtual assistant, or start and run your own business.

Career opportunities

  • Administrative or executive assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Data entry clerk
  • Accounting clerk
  • Program coordinator
  • Customer care specialist
  • Human resource assistant
  • Marketing assistant
  • Office manager
  • Virtual assistant
  • Bookkeeper

Career opportunities

  • Administrative or executive assistant
  • Receptionist
  • Data entry clerk
  • Accounting clerk
  • Program coordinator
  • Customer care specialist
  • Human resource assistant
  • Marketing assistant
  • Office manager
  • Virtual assistant
  • Bookkeeper

Program features and outcomes

  • Industry-recognized instructors
  • In-depth business and accounting fundamentals
  • Strong job prospects
  • Multiple career path opportunities
  • Practical and in-demand skills
  • Industry-backed certifications

Key Program Courses

  • Microsoft office for business 1 and 2
  • Administrative procedures
  • Introductory accounting principles
  • Cloud accounting
  • Human relations
  • Business database fundamentals
  • Introduction to marketing and brand management

Admission requirements

  • Grade 12 Math (40S)* or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English Language Arts (40S)* or equivalent
  • Demonstrated English Language Proficiency (if applicable)

*minimum grade of 50%

Student success stories

Silhoutte of a person

"The education at this place is at a high quality. It's incredibly engaging and all of the people here will ask you what you want and eventually find out what your passion is."

— Oleh