Office Administrative Professional (Certificate)

Total Credits:	30+
Credential:	Certificate in Office Administrative Professional
Program Code:	ADM.GEN.CERT
CIP Code:	52.0401

Overview

Most organizations, large or small, require competent office administrative support to operate effectively. Throughout this program, learners will explore the foundational skills required to begin careers as administrative professionals. Open to individuals with or without previous experience, students will learn to collaborate and communicate with diverse groups in a respectful manner while developing modern computer and technology skills. Students will develop applied skills in areas such as information management, accounting and workplace professionalism with a focus on securely and ethically supporting workplace leaders.

The Office Administrative Professional Certificate is offered for full and part-time completion, with most courses delivered in both face-to-face and online learning formats. Students are advised to contact the appropriate Program Leader or Department Chair to review the options.

Applied learning opportunities and hands-on projects ensure students have strong practical skills for a range of possible entry-level administration positions, from executive assistants, to self-employment.

Students may be able to use courses taken in this program in other credentials in the School of Business or the College.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in English 12 Camosun Alternative

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to

Use inclusive and respectful communication skills and strategies to interact professionally and collaboratively with diverse individuals and teams
Apply appropriate policies, privacy considerations, and ethical responsibilities in business and professional environments
Produce and distribute accurate business documents using appropriate software tools in a variety of business/workplace contexts
Complete administrative tasks and meet deadlines using critical thinking, organizational and time-management skills
Apply fundamentals of organizational behavior and management theory to support leadership efforts
Manage and organize data and information using appropriate and secure file management systems
Maintain accurate financial information as appropriate to the role of an administrative professional

Curriculum

Year One

Academic Term One

All of:

ABT 120 - Business Administrative Procedures Credits: 3
ABT 162 - Business Document Creation Credits: 3
BUS 140 - Business Info Technology Credits: 3
BUS 285 - Workplace Professionalism Credits: 3

One of:

ACCT 110 - Financial Accounting 1 Credits: 3
ACCT 161 - Financial Management Credits: 3

Academic Term Two

All of:

BUS 130 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 150 - Introduction to Management Credits: 3
BUS 145 - Business Data Analysis Credits: 3
One (1) elective - 100 level or higher School of Business course Credits: 3

One of:

ABT 294 - Website Design & Maintenance Credits: 3
ABT 270 - Maintaining an Online Presence Credits: 3

Optional Program Credential Designation

Internship

All of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0
BUS 102 - Internship Work Experience 1 Credits: 6

Program Participation Requirements

Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11, MATH 073 , MATH 077 , MATH 137, or “C+” in MATH 072 , MATH 075 or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete Camosun’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study