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Office Administration

 

Program Year: 2010-2011

Program Length: 10 Months (37 weeks)

Program Description:

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The Office Administration program trains students in a variety of computer applications and human relations skills designed to meet the needs of today’s office. Students in the program will learn keyboarding, word processing, database and spreadsheet skills; accounting practices; office procedures; and interpersonal and business communications. The Office Administration program is offered in the day or during the evening on a full time or part time basis.

 

Program of Study:

 

ACCT0100Accounting I (2 cr)    COMP0117Business Application Software (4 cr)
ACCT0110Computer Accounting I (1 cr)COMP0121Word Processing II (3 cr)
BCOM0100Business Communications I (3cr) OADM0101Keyboarding I (2 cr)
BCOM0110Business Communications II (2 cr)OADM0102Employment Documentation (1 cr) 
COMM0103 Interpersonal Communications I (2 cr)OADM0103Employment Practicum (4 cr)
COMM0104 Interpersonal Communications II (1 cr)  OADM0104Office Procedures I (2 cr)
COMP0110Computer Basics (1 cr)OADM0111 Keyboarding II (2 cr)
COMP0111Word Processing I (3cr)OADM0114Office Procedures II (2 cr)

Program Delivery:

The Office Administration program is offered at multiple locations by utilizing distance delivery and individual study.

Admission Requirements:

- 60% in English 30-2 (English 33) or credit in English 30 –1 (English 30) or equivalent score on academic skills appraisal AND
- Credit in Applied Math 10 (Math 13) or Pure Math 10 (Math 10) or Math Prep 10or 65% in Math 24
OR
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equivalent score on academic skills appraisal or GED will be accepted for the academic requirements providing the scale score on the GED exam is equivalent to the entrance requirements.

-Fluent in English
*Applicants without the academic requirements will be considered if they satisfactorily complete a skills appraisal assessment.

Application Process:

APPLICATION: Complete and submit the Northern Lakes College application form (available at all Northern Lakes College locations and on the college website).

TRANSCRIPTS: Provide an official high school and/or post-secondary transcript. This must be forwarded directly to Northern Lakes College, Admissions Services, from the granting institution (there may be a charge for this). If the high school attended is in Alberta, the College may be able to obtain marks directly from Alberta Learning. When transcripts are received at NLC, they are reviewed to determine if the academic requirements for admission to the program are met.

ACADEMIC SKILLS APPRAISAL: If transcripts are not available or do not show the academic requirements, applicants may complete the Academic Skills Appraisal for the English or Math (or both) requirement. The College uses the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). If testing is required, the applicant will be informed and arrangements made for writing the test. Although every effort will be made to set up the testing at a location and time most convenient for the applicant, it may be necessary to travel to a College campus for this.

ACCEPTANCE: Applicants who meet the academic requirements will be accepted and offered a space in the next available offering of the program. In some cases, the spaces at a specific location may be full and accepted applicants will be placed on a waitlist. These applicants will be accepted in the order of ‘first qualified, first served.” It may also be possible to transfer to another location if there is space. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of their acceptance status.

FUNDING: Applicants are encouraged to check on funding options early. Counsellors can assist with identifying funding options and applying for sponsorship of fees and living costs.

REGISTRATION: Before the start date of the program, accepted applicants will receive information about registration dates, times, locations and other information to assist them.

Cost Estimates:

2010-2011 Fees:

Tuition: 
ALL FEES ARE UNDER REVIEW

$4,025.00
Student Association Fee:$   140.00
Learning Resource Fee: (books, materials)$1,395.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST:$5,560.00

 

Locations:

Athabasca, Atikameg, Barrhead, Cadotte Lake, Driftpile, Fort Vermilion, Grouard, High Level, High Prairie, LaCrete, Loon River, Manning, McLennan (Smoky River), Paddle Prairie, Peace River, Peerless Lake, Slave Lake, Stony Point (Wabasca), Swan Hills, Valleyview

Offering Dates:

Term 1: August 30, 2010 - December 17, 2010
Term 2: January 4, 2011 - April 21, 2011
Term 3: May 2, 2011 - June 3, 2011

Transferability:

Block transfer agreements are established with Grande Prairie Regional College and Keyano College directly. Course by course transferability is available with most educational institutions within Alberta.

 

Employment Opportunities:

Graduates of the program are employed in small businesses, educational institutions, health complexes, government offices and large industries.

Contact Information:

Admissions: Jennifer Ellison at (780) 849-8605 (fax 849-2570)
e-mail: ellisonj@northernlakescollege.ca
Questions regarding status of your application, student housing, program costs, Academic Skills Appraisal testing and other services.
Program Contact:

Donna Feschuk at (780) 751-3332
e-mail: feschuk@northernlakescollege.ca
or
Joanne Huculak at (780) 751-3333
e-mail: huculakj@northernlakescollege.ca

Dr. Vari Prabhakaran at (780) 849-8733
e-mail: prabhakaranv@northernlakescollege.ca
Questions about program content, admission requirements, employment
 opportunities for the program

Counseling Services:Contact your local campus
Questions regarding funding, support services