Graduates are employed as receptionists, accounting clerks, customer service representatives and administrative assistants.
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required course stated above
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English by one of the following methods:
A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 79 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test with an overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years. SDS Program Requirements.
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) test with an overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) with a minimum score of 53, with test results within the last two years
A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 169 with no language skill less than 162, with test results within the last two years
An English Language Evaluation (ELE) at Fanshawe College with a minimum score of 70% in all sections of the test, with test results within the last two years
Fanshawe College ESL4/GAP5 students: Minimum grade of 80% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 8, 75% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 9, or 70% in ESL4/GAP5 Level 10
Basic Computer familiarity
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE): Computer Skills course
Walk into any office and the first person you see is the receptionist. They smile and greet you, setting the tone for the experience you’re about to have. They also run the show behind the scenes, making sure everything is running smoothly. If an exciting career in an office intrigues you, the Office Administration - General program will set you up with highly transferable skills for this in-demand career.
Our office administration courses are available in a flexible format to suit your busy lifestyle:
Traditional in-class, full-time or part-time
100% online, full-time or part-time
September and January start dates
As part of your one year office administration certificate, you’ll learn how to communicate efficiently, prepare reports and presentations, as well as general accounting and customer service skills. Our office administration course prepares students to become the competent professional managers rely on by offering the latest office computer technology and teaching how to best use your organizational and communication skills to communicate with co-workers, managers, clients and customers.
Pathways
After completing the Office Administration - General certificate, many students choose to further specialize. In just one additional year of study, you can graduate with a diploma in:
Office Administration - Health Services
Office Administration - Executive
After graduation:
Upon successful completion of our office administration course, our grads are ready to jump into a career as a receptionist, accounting clerk, customer service representative and administrative assistant. You’ll learn from professionals in the field and you can attend meetings of the London chapter of the International Association of Administrative professionals - a great way to meet industry contacts and network.
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
ACCT-1034, Accounting Fundamentals, 4, ,
ADMN-1014, Administrative Documentation 1, 4, ,
MATH-1143, Fundamental Mathematics for Business, 3, ,
MGMT-3052, Understanding Workplace Behaviours, 3, ,
BUSI-1156, Strategies for Success, 1, ,
Group 2
TAKE WRIT-1032 OR WRIT-1034
WRIT-1032, Reason & Writing Business 1, 3, ,
WRIT-1034, Reason & Writing 1-EAP, 4, ,
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
ACCT-3045, Accounting 2, 4, ,
ADMN-3006, Administrative Documentation 2, 4, ,
ADMN-1013, Office Procedures & Strategies, 4, ,
COMP-1100, Spreadsheet Design & Production, 3, ,
COMP-3019, Principles of Dynamic Presentations, 3, ,
COMM-3079, Communications for Office Administration, 3, ,
Graduates are employed as receptionists, accounting clerks, customer service representatives and administrative assistants.
Insurance/year: 835.98 CAD
