Program Details

Administrative Assistant School: Thompson Rivers University Faculty: School of Business and Economics Degree: Certificate Field of Study: Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Description: The Administrative Assistant Certificate is an eight-month, office administration program designed to prepare students for employment in a wide range of positions in business. Successful graduates will possess excellent communication skills, be team players and have a positive attitude. They will be flexible and be able to work on their own initiative. Administrative assistants are creative and have the ability to solve problems and exercise good judgment. They will be proficient in a variety of software applications and possess a good knowledge of the business environment. As key employees in an organization, administrative assistants need to keep current and be ready to take on new responsibilities. For students who require more flexibility, most of the courses in this program are also offered online. Website: Administrative Assistant at Thompson Rivers University Length: 1 Year(s) Careers: 7 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed B.C. Grade 11 (Grade 12 preferred). They must also fulfil the following requirements: a minimum keyboarding speed of 25 net words per minute, satisfactory achievement on the Accuplacer Test or 67% on the combined English 12 and government exam (within the last five years). Deadlines: Application Deadline Start Date September 3, 2008 * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.