The Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students to meet the needs of the changing workplace. The program of studies ranges from communications and human relations to developing computer and other practical skills. In some courses, the focus will be on interpersonal relations, customer service, teamwork, and record keeping. Using up-to-date software, students will develop skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database. In addition, they will learn to maintain the records for a small organization using manual and computerized bookkeeping.

Students will complete a two-week work placement in the first year at all sites.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist with commercial and industrial organizations, service companies--including accounting and law offices--banks and other institutions. Graduates will meet the challenges of advancing technology in various office settings.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, M, U)
Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies

Semester I

AC1004 Accounting I
BU1133 Introduction to Business Management and Organizational Behaviour
CM1903-A Communications I
OF1023 Office Procedures I
OF1136 Word Processing and Keyboarding I
IN2103 Electronic Spreadsheet (PC)
IN1013 Computer Applications I (KL, HL, CK)
GN1082 College Success (KL, HL, CK)

Semester II

BU2003 Human Resource Management
CM2903-A Communications II (PC)
IN2113 Introduction to Computerized Bookkeeping
OF2136 Word Processing & Keyboarding II
IN2023 Computer Applications II (KL, HL, CK)
MA1004 Math of Finance I
OF2023 Office Procedures II (KL, HL, CK)
OF3012 Administration Procedures (PC)
OF2044 Placement

For program information:

Haileybury Campus
Gerry Bilodeau
Program Coordinator
705-672-3376 ext. 8822
bilodeaug@northern.on.ca

Kirkland Lake Campus and Contact North
Michael Studd
Program Coordinator
705-567-9291 ext. 633
studdm@northern.on.ca

Porcupine Campus
Admissions Office
705-235-7222
admissions@northern.on.ca