Program Description
Executive Assistants are the backbone of the modern office environment. From productivity and software expertise to managing complex projects, executive assistants are valued and indispensable business generalists.
Centennial College’s Office Administration - Executive program will prepare students, in just two years, to execute a range of duties performed by executive assistants who work with upper level management in today's technically advanced workplaces.
Through simulated class lessons and a five-day-per-week field placement in the final semester (with companies such as KPMG, Bombardier and non-profit organizations), students will gain practical experience.
Students will also develop essential office and business skills in:
- Office productivity software (Microsoft/Apple/Google Suite)
- Office technology fundamentals and support
- Business writing
- Marketing fundamentals
- Social media, Website Development and online communications
- Presentation and business correspondence
- Conference planning
- Meeting planning and minute-taking
- Project management
- Accounting and bookkeeping fundamentals
- Collaboration and leadership
- Career Planning and networking
- Virtual Office Administration & Entrepreneurship
- Strategic planning and leadership
Members of executive teams and senior management depend on graduates of this business diploma program to demonstrate exceptional technical and communication skills.
A five-day-per-week work placement at some of Toronto’s prestigious law firms will allow students to put those skills to use in real-life experiences before they graduate.
