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Diploma of General Office
San Mateo County Community College District - Cañada College
- Redwood City, United States
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Certificate of Achievement in General Office is a 27-unit programme at Santa Monica College covering office administration and software skills.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key concepts in General Office. Apply knowledge in areas including certificate of 27 units
- each course needs a C or better and at least half the units must be taken at SMC.. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.
Career outcomes
- Administrative assistant
- executive assistant
- executive secretary
- office assistant
- secretary
Curriculum
- Certificate of 27 units
- each course needs a C or better and at least half the units must be taken at SMC. Example courses: Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Business Bookkeeping
- Business Communications
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school graduation or equivalent (age 16 or older; under 18 need proof of graduation and a Minor Consent Form); transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank statement showing at least 32
- 500 USD; English proof (TOEFL iBT 56
- IELTS 5.5 or Duolingo 85).
Accepted academic background
High school graduation or equivalent (applicants must be at least 16; under 18 need proof of graduation); official academic transcript translated into English; valid passport; bank verification of at least 32,500 USD for the first year
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL iBT 56
- Duolingo 85
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Financial Evidence
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $5,292 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Cañada College |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Computer Business Office Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | College scholarship opportunities exist for eligible enrolled students; international eligibility varies by award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jul 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $5,292 USD per year. The application fee is $0 USD. The estimated living cost is $19,285 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 56, Duolingo 85, IELTS Academic 5.5.

