Description

Students learn secretarial skills, the latest advances in office technology, and are trained to work as administrative assistants in a variety of industries. From effective oral and written communications and time management techniques to the latest computer word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software, students also learn practical skills working alone and in groups. Lessons include videos, demonstrations, guest lectures, and field trips as well as real work experience.

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent English proficiency requirement: - English 12, or - Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0), or - TOEFL iBT 80 (Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 20, Writing 20) - Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test: Listening 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, Writing 7 Certified 5-minute keyboarding test - Typing speed of 25 gross words per minute - Maximum of 5 errors

Program Credential Certificate

Program Length 8 months

Start Date / Intakes Winter term

Campus Location Downtown

Tuition & Credits $454.42 per credit for 34 credits

Total Tuition Fee $15,450 for 8 months

Tuition Deposit $10,000 ($5,000 of the tuition deposit is non-refundable)

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Application Periods

Applications are only accepted during the following application periods. Many high-demand programs fill quickly. Visit www.vcc.ca/ieavailability to check the seat status of your program of choice.

Intake Applications

Open

Early Application Deadline

(Applicants do not have a valid Study Permit)

Final Application Deadline

(Applicants already have a valid Study Permit)

Winter term (January start date)

February 1 August 31 November 30

Career Prospects

New technology is changing the role of an administrative assistant in today’s office. Graduates of this program may choose careers requiring not only traditional secretarial skills, but also the ability to use the latest advances in office technology. The scope of job opportunities for administrative assistants is vast and growing—all organizations require skilled support. Employment may be found in industry and the fields of manufacturing, finance, insurance, real estate, hospitality, transportation, government agencies, and service organizations.

Term 1 Business Communications 1 Business Communications 2 Document Formatting Human Relations Intermediate Word & PowerPoint Introduction to Computers & Word Speed & Accuracy 1 Spreadsheets (Excel)

Term 2 Basic Bookkeeping Computerized Accounting Database & Office Integration Electronic Transcription Office Procedures Office Simulation Speed & Accuracy 2 Work Experience

Courses

In the first term, the major portion of class time is devoted to practical skills training, with an emphasis on building human relations and business communication skills. The second term expands hands-on practical skills training with a greater emphasis on advanced applications on computers and machine transcribers. Program time is set aside for work experience where the student is placed in a challenging work environment, which requires application of the skills learned in the program. Classes are generally held from 8 a.m.—3 p.m., Monday to Thursday except during the practicum when students work Monday through Friday for the hours assigned by the practicum host.

Tuition fees and other fees are approximate and subject to change due to yearly increases without notice. Students will be

required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program. Tuition and

other fees are payable on a continuous basis based on the courses in each program and when those courses are scheduled.

Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.

All program information including tuition and other fees, course/program content, length, admission requirements, prereq-

uisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.

Total Program Fees: $16,960 (approximately)

Total program fees include tuition fees, college initiative fees, student union fees, extended health and medical insurance fees, U-Pass, graduation fees, campus resource fees and other fees. For the breakdown of fees, please visit www.vcc.ca/international and click on individual programs for details.

How to Apply Check http://www.vcc.ca/international/future-students/how-to-apply/ for information about how to apply.