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Build a professional career with Conestoga's Office Administration - Executive diploma.

Are you organized, tech-savvy and ready to thrive in a fast-paced business environment? Conestoga's Office Administration - Executive diploma program is the perfect starting point for high school graduates who want to launch a career in business support, administration or office coordination.

You'll develop the technical, communication and organizational skills needed to keep modern offices running smoothly. Through hands-on learning in document processing, office software and professional communication, you'll be prepared to take on a wide range of administrative roles.

A 90-hour field placement in your final term provides valuable real-world experience and an opportunity to demonstrate your skills to potential employers.

What you'll learn
  • Professional communication and business writing
  • Document processing and office software (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Time management, scheduling and organizational strategies
  • Ethical decision-making and problem-solving in office settings
  • Practical experience through a 90-hour field placement

Program information

All courses must be completed within 7 years of acceptance into the program.

Course fees to complete this program total approximately *$8,500.00.

*This is the estimated amount for domestic students and may differ if students take equivalent courses. Fees are paid when registering for each individual course and are subject to change each term.

Admission requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251)
  • For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading.

Admission procedures

  • Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
  • Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.
  • This program is eligible for OSAP funding.

    The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) helps eligible Ontario students pay for post-secondary education through grants and loans. Funding is based on your program, course load, educational costs and financial situation. Apply through the OSAP website or visit OSAP & aid to learn more.

Program requirements

  • Students in the Office Administration - General, Executive and Legal programs should demonstrate:
    • the physical ability to touch type to industry standards (Note: this is a graduation requirement).
    • a strong interest and aptitude in computer applications.
    • a solid base of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
    • the ability to produce business-related documentation to time-sensitive deadlines.
  • This program uses eTexts.
  • To effectively participate in this program, students must have reliable Internet access and a device that meets these requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Graduates will find employment in a variety of office settings working as an administrative assistant. It is expected that graduates of this diploma program would obtain higher level administrative positions than that of the one-year program and increased opportunities for advancement. Employment opportunities might include office manager/supervisor, customer service representative, bookkeeper, accounting clerk or office/administrative assistant.

Unsure of which program best suits your long-term career goals? Student Recruitment Advisors can provide one to one advising for prospective domestic students looking to take a program at Conestoga College. Please reach out to SRA@conestogac.on.ca to book an appointment.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

  • Conduct oneself professionally and adhere to relevant legislation, standards and codes of ethics.
  • Manage the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow within specific deadlines and according to set priorities.
  • Coordinate the collection, analysis, distribution and response to communications in the workplace to facilitate the flow of information.
  • Operate and provide support related to the use, maintenance and procurement of office equipment and technologies.
  • Evaluate, establish and administer a variety of records management systems to ensure confidential, secure, accessible and organized electronic and paper records.
  • Produce financial documents and reports by identifying and compiling relevant information and using accounting software.
  • Prepare and produce a variety of business documents using available technologies and applying industry standards.
  • Use interpersonal, leadership and client service skills to respond to diversity and to support the vision and mission of the organization.
  • Research, analyze and summarize information on resources and services and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
  • Select and use information technologies to support communication with internal and external stakeholders and to promote the organization.
  • Organize and coordinate meetings, conferences, special events and make travel arrangements, including the preparation of related documentation.
  • Support the implementation of projects by applying basic principles of project management.

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Interested in taking this program full time?

See our Office Administration - Executive full-time program for more information.


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Spring registration: Now open
Fall registration: Opens June 29, 2026