Graduates of this program have the skills to be executive-level administrative assistants to top-level managers in business or government. Skills include a high level of expertise in keyboarding and computer applications with some accounting. Students will learn how to do effective presentations and be well rounded in all office duties. With experience, graduates also are capable of assuming the role of office manager providing leadership to other staff.
This program targets students who want to develop strong computer and keyboarding abilities. They should enjoy working in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Good communication skills, both written and oral are also important.
Program Highlights
Latest computer software for office applications.
Curriculum includes Desktop Publishing, Web Page Design, Simply Accounting, Human Resource Management, In-class Simulation Labs, SAM software, Express Scribe machine transcription, oral presentations, Office Suite integration with the Internet, and World Cultures.
Students who have successfully completed the 2-year OAE Diploma Program may continue their education towards a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with Davenport University or Walsh College.
Work placement could be in a financial institution, social service agency, retail office, government office, or a school setting (elementary, secondary or post-secondary).
These internships allow students to network with possible future employers and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Career Opportunities
This program provides a solid foundation for employment as an office administrator, administrative assistant or office manager. Opportunities exist in a wide range of workplaces including government offices, corporations, financial institutions, schools/colleges/universities, accounting firms, real estate offices and insurance offices.
Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
Every effort has been made to align the pre/co-requisite document with the information on the course outline. However, if there are any discrepancies identified, the information on the course outline takes precedence.
Past Cohorts:
Semester 1
Code
Title
Credits
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
OAG110
Language Fundamentals
3
OAG101
Introduction to Keyboarding
1
OAG160
Essential Business Calculations
3
OAG210
Business For The Office Assistant
3
OAG113
Introduction To Word Processing & Business Documents
3
SSC169G
Money Matters
3
OAG117
Introduction To Computer Technology
2
Semester 2
Code
Title
Credits
OAG201
Accounting For The Office Assistant
3
MGN105
Introduction To Human Resources
3
OAG222
Advanced Word Processing And Documents
3
OAG217
Keyboarding And Transcription
3
OAG260
Electronic Spreadsheets And Databases
3
OAE330
Administrative Documents I
3
COM103
Business Communications I
3
OAE380
Professional Office Simulations
3
OAG125
Administrative Procedures
3
OAG222, OAG217 Delivered in first 7 weeks of the semester.
OAE330, OAE380 Delivered in second 7 weeks of the semester.
Semester 3
Code
Title
Credits
ACC108
Applied Accounting Workshop I, (Computer Accounting 1)
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
ENG100P
Introductory Oral Communication
3
OAE407
Advanced Electronic Spreadsheets
3
OAE390
Creative Computer Publishing
3
OAE439
Administrative Documents II
3
OAE460
Advanced Databases
3
Choose one of:
OAE430
Administrative Office Work Placement
3
OAE475
Administrative Office Capstone
3
ACC108, OAE407, OAE430, OAE460 Delivered in first 7 weeks of the semester.
ELEC1030, ENG110P, OAE390, OAE439 Delivered in second 7 weeks of the semester.
Placement Requirements
Please be aware that although a COVID-19 vaccination is not required to attend St. Clair College, some of our placement sites may require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be eligible to attend. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if a placement site will begin to require full vaccination and as such, we are encouraging all students to consider vaccination. If the requirement of your placement sites changes at any point, you will be notified immediately by the College.
It is important to note that if placement sites do require students to be fully vaccinated to attend their place of business, students who are not fully vaccinated cannot be provided with a placement for their program and therefore will not be able to complete their programs.
If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccines, please contact our St. Clair College Health Centre at 519-972-2727 ext. 4484 (in Windsor) or 519-354-9100 ext. 3729 (in Chatham).
Field Placements are part of this program. Your placement could be in a financial institution, social service agency, legal office, police services, or a school setting (elementary, secondary or post-secondary).
Some of our employers who provide our placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the field setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. Please check with your Program Coordinator early in your first semester to ensure the proper process is followed.
Your Investment
The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:
For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses are at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found on the Bookstore website.
Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
Operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies.
Evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems* to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records*.
Produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
Prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards.
Use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
Research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization.
Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.