Office Administration – General

In this course, students will be introduced to the accounting cycle and the preparation of financial statements. Topics include recording entries, preparing financial statements and accounting for merchandising activities. This course will be essential for further study in financial accounting.

56 Hours

In this course, students will learn how proper recruitment/selection strategies, and training and development methods, maintain an organization’s competitive advantage. The integral role of job design and analysis in affecting compensation management and performance appraisal decisions will be examined. Students will investigate a variety of employment and health and safety laws as they relate to managing a diverse workforce. In addition, the fundamental principles of the union-management framework will be explored.

42 Hours

In this course, students will learn essential skills for success in college and the workplace. This course focuses on developing and strengthening oral and written communication skills, and critical thinking ability. During this course, students will engage in a variety of forms of communication with a focus on upholding the principles of academic integrity. Students will develop the skills necessary to create discipline-specific documents, practice business etiquette and professionalism, and apply critical thinking strategies to practical scenarios. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to plan and draft concise, coherent and well-organized writing assignments that are tailored to specific audiences and purposes.

42 hours

In this course, students will gain practical experience with Microsoft Excel for Windows. Excel will be used to prepare various reports, presentations, and applications that directly align with the critical-thinking requirements of the workplace. Students will gain practical experience working with formulas and functions, developing and enhancing financial reports, organizing data with charts, data lists, and tables, managing multiple worksheets, workbooks, and external data sources, developing macros, using conditional functions, working with financial tools and functions, and performing what-if analysis.

42 Hours

In this course, students will begin with a review of basic arithmetic and algebraic manipulations, continuing topics that include ratios, proportions and percentages, math of merchandising that include mark-ups and mark-downs, various payroll scenarios, and the evaluation and calculations using simple interest.

56 Hours

This course provides applications that reinforce word processing skills. It focuses on techniques to enable students to produce a wide variety of documents using the features of Microsoft Word 2016. Keyboarding speed and accuracy will be taught, practiced, and assessed using a keyboarding software program.

42 Hours

Administrative Professionals have increasingly more responsibilities in today’s work environment. This course will provide a broad overview of the key elements required for the student to find meaningful employment in the office administrative field. Some of the topics covered in this course include: professionalism, effective communication skills, organizational skills, characteristics of ethical organizations, records management, technology and essential soft skills. In-class simulations and discussions provide students with the opportunity to problem solve and participate in group activities.

42 Hours

In this course, students will be introduced to managing and navigating organizational behaviour in a professional Canadian business environment, at the same time keeping in mind the increasingly interdependent nature of globalization. This course examines management and group dynamics from the manager as well as employee point of view, both in an professional setting. There is significant emphasis on how OB research into the area of workplace experience of managers and employees contributes to the productivity of the organization. The course brings in numerous examples of practical applications with the involvement of the learners from real-life situations and personal experiences to analyze the concepts discussed. There is also key emphasis on developing awareness towards corporate social responsibility and the relation between ethical practices and organizational behaviour.

42 Hours

In this course, students will develop professional communication skills required for success in the workplace. Students will continue to develop and strengthen their oral and written communication skills and critical thinking abilities. During this course, students will use various modes of communication to complete assignments designed to meet program and professional expectations. Students will utilize a variety of technologies for the purpose of creating a professional presence in a digital environment. Students will develop the necessary skills to create polished workplace documents such as letters, resumes, cover letters and reports tailored to specific audiences. Students will learn to conduct themselves with professionalism in both workplace interviews and job searches.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create clear, concise and coherent workplace and employment documents that are error-free and designed for specific audiences and purposes.

42 Hours

Improving your knowledge and understanding of the history of the Indigenous peoples of what we now call Canada is an important step to enable Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, organizations, and communities to work together more respectfully. Throughout this course you will have the opportunity to learn, discuss and reflect about many topics that are relevant in the learning journey towards reconciliation.

42 Hours

In this course, students are introduced to the advanced applications of Microsoft Office – MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Students gain practical experience by applying a series of learning activities, projects and exercises that focus on real-world examples. Advanced applications range from creating a web page from a Word document, to amortization schedules, and data tables, to advanced animation, transitions and sound files for slide show presentations.  Students gain practical knowledge that can be applied directly to the workplace setting.

42 Hours

In this course, students will gain an understanding of computerized accounting concepts using Sage 50 Premium Accounting. Students will gain hands-on experience with computerized applications using real-world examples within the general module, inventory module, accounts payable module, accounts receivable module, and payroll module. A culminating Capstone Project will provide hands-on experience in the creation of an accounting system for a non-profit/small business.

44 Hours

This experiential learning opportunity supports graduates of the Office Administration General Program to gain career-related experience on the job. Students are responsible for finding a suitable placement within their respective communities, where they can apply the principles and skills learned throughout the program. Students are required to complete weekly placement journals and a final project highlighting their experience.

120 Hours

This course is a continuation of Office Procedures where students will continue to analyze and practice the tasks and responsibilities of an administrative assistant in an ever-changing office environment. As an Administrative Professional, you will be “information central”, a valued member of a team in a business or organization where everyone will depend on you to keep the office organized and running efficiently. This course reviews essential responsibilities required to succeed in this field: effective communication tools, managing appointments, planning meetings, arranging business travel. A strong emphasis on the importance of soft skills will be interwoven throughout the course.

44 Hours