Executive Assistant Diploma

The Executive Assistant Diploma Program is designed to provide training in office management.

After successfully completing the Office Administration Assistant Program students will continue to develop administrative and professional skills; work with computer technology; network with professionals in the field; and prepare for a wide range of careers within the business world.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of Office Administration Assistant Certificate Program


• BC Grade 11 or equivalent (Grade 12 preferred) or mature student status (transcripts required)


• English Studies 12 or English 12 First Peoples or ENGL 060 or equivalent


• MATH 055 or Foundations of Math 11


• Keyboarding 30 words per minute


• Any Advanced level ABE mathematics or any Mathematics 11 or assessed equivalent
  
  

The Department Head may, in exceptional circumstances, admit applicants
who are lacking certain program admission requirements; if the applicant
can demonstrate s/he has a good chance of succeeding in the program.

NVIT is committed to ensuring education is accessible to all people.
Students who do not meet program requirements should contact the
Department Head or an NVIT Academic Planner regarding upgrading
opportunities.

Goals

Upon completion of year one, Office Administration Assistant Certificate, and year two, Executive Assistant Diploma Program, graduates should be able to:

• Understand and apply basic accrual accounting theory to the analysis and recording of business transactions, both manually and electronically.


• Be proficient with Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access


• Type at a minimum rate of 50 words per minute


• Write proposals and business reports


• Maintain a current resume and have knowledge of the job market


• Take minutes and use transcription equipment


• Operate office equipment


• Answer telephones as a receptionist


• Have a solid understanding of bookkeeping and payroll


• Maintain electronic and manual filing systems


• Prepare and deliver presentations

Activities & Design

The Executive Assistant Diploma program will be delivered over eight months, with two terms, consisting of six courses each. The delivery model, for each term will simulate the professional office environment. Learners will be encouraged to support each other in completing experiential learning activities (i.e. chairing meetings, mock interviews, problem-solving, critical thinking); and in becoming more self-directed in their learning. All courses will maximize the use of:

• Regular guest speakers


• Field trips to visit the local businesses

The instructors will act as employers and experts in promoting an environment conducive to learning through activities such as guided discussion, group analysis and activities, and team building exercises.

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