Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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Campus
Duration
3 Semesters (12 Months)Credential Awarded
Ontario College DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessProgram and course delivery
This program is offered online, with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
About the Program
This twelve-month diploma program will develop the administrative and technological skills you will need in order to meet the demands of the current and emerging business environment. Through practical, hands-on training you will acquire a knowledge of business office procedures, document preparation, Microsoft Office applications, basic human resources practices, professionalism and ethics.
In three consecutive semesters, you will acquire the skills and knowledge usually offered in a four-semester program. This format allows you to complete the program and access the job market at non-traditional times. Fluency in English is critical to your success in the program and the business environment, and there is a strong focus on communicating effectively from the beginning of your program to graduation.
Required Keyboarding Speed
You must have a keyboarding speed of 50 words per minute (net) to graduate from this program.
Skills
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Work Experience
Field Placement
If you meet all the necessary academic requirements, you will be able to participate in an unpaid field placement that will allow you to acquire hands-on experience in a formal work environment. You may have a shared responsibility for securing a placement. The placement may take place after the third semester of classroom studies, extending the length of the program by one month. Successful completion of this placement is a requirement for graduation.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Affiliations/Associations
Through a partnership with the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP), student members will have access to national and international resources, learning opportunities and up-to-date industry trends. Students and graduates of Seneca’s Office Administration programs can choose to develop their careers by pursuing a Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) certification through the AAP.
Sustainability
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.
Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.