Gain skills in Microsoft Office, communications, business documents, finances, and data management for advanced office administration careers.
What you will learn
- Correct keyboarding technique
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Professional phone etiquette
- Office equipment
- Preparation of business documents
- Writing plans and effective, strategic communication
- Respectful and ethical workplace behaviour
- Recruitment documents and job interview procedures
- Social media for business
- Meeting minutes, transcription, dictation
- Office finances and computerized accounting
- Time-management and project-management skills
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution and delivering feedback
What to expect
- Classroom lectures
- Readings
- Videos and demonstrations
- Guest speakers
- Practical computer training
- Writing and communication practice
- Use of financial mathematics
- Individual and group work
- Assignments and tests
- Participation
- Practical examinations
Admission requirements
Program-specific
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
English 12 with a minimum 'C-' grade, or Communications 12 with a minimum 'B' grade, or English Language Proficiency at English 12 with a pass
General
- This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. See program options for international students at VCC International.
- Applicants must be 16 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free in academic upgrading, university transfer or English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses.
Recommended Characteristics
- Able to sit for extended periods and work on computers.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Interest in office administration work.
Courses
*| Term One | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| OADM 1103 | Outlook | 1 |
| OADM 1104 | Word 1 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1102 | Keyboarding 1 | 3 |
| OADM 1105 | Business Writing 1 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1106 | Excel | 2.5 |
| OADM 1108 | Business Writing 2 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1107 | Office Skills 1 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1109 | Job Search | 2.5 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Term Two | ||
| OADM 1201 | Word 2 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1202 | Keyboarding 2 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1203 | Business Writing 3 | 2.5 |
| OADM 1204 | Office Finance | 2.5 |
| OADM 1205 | Social Media and Technology | 1.5 |
| OADM 1208 | Office Skills 2 | 2 |
| OADM 1207 | Access | 1.5 |
| OADM 1206 | Practicum Preparation | 1 |
| OADM 1209 | Admin Professional Practicum | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Total Credits | 38 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs
*| Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | 35 | |
| Tuition | 4745 |
Tuition Breakdown
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| Student union | 107 | |
| College initiative | 104 | |
| Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
| Campus resource | 190 | |
| Laundry | 0 | |
| Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
| Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
| Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
| Medical & Dental | 275 | |
| U-PASS | 391 | |
| Graduation | 40 | |
| Program-specific extra fees | 0 | |
| Total |
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* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a $300 non-refundable deposit.
Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.
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