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Diploma of Office Administration - Executive

Northern College

Timmins, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A two-year diploma preparing students for executive assistant roles.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Office Administration - Executive and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

Administrative assistant
Accounts payable clerk
Executive assistant
Customer service representative
Office administrator
Office manager

Curriculum

Four semesters. Semester 1-2: accounting
Human resources
Communications
Computer applications
Bookkeeping
Administrative procedures and Placement I (120 hours). Semester 3-4: corporate social responsibility
Desktop publishing
Database
Law office management
Project management
Information systems
Social and internet marketing and Placement II (112 hours).

Entry requirements

Academic

Senior high school diploma or certificate
English proficiency. A co-op work permit is required for unpaid placements.

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,716 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Timmins Campus
Faculty or school	Business and Office Administration
Department	Office Administration - Executive
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Northern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.