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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES The program Rapidly changing technology has created a need for graduates with expertise in office management. As a graduate of this program, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively meet the demands of today's business environments. Initially, Office Administration students enrol in a common first semester. As you gain experience and background, you'll have course selection options to complement prescribed office administration curriculum and further your interests, skills and career goals. Graduate career opportunities Administrative, executive or research assistants; customer service representatives; information processing specialists; software applications specialists, with career paths leading to supervisory or office management roles Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited postsecondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission. Refer to the Credit Transfer Centre website for details: GeorgianCollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/ Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 2 communications courses • 17 mandatory courses • 2 optional courses • 3 general education courses to be chosen from the college list Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Athabasca University, Davenport University (U.S.A.), University of New Brunswick, Saint John and University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January* Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar *Barrie Campus only Location: Barrie, Owen Sound Length: 2 years (4 semesters) Credential: Ontario College Diploma Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: OFAE) Contact: Barrie: 705.728.1968, ext. 1439 Owen Sound: 519.376.0840 Communications courses To be chosen at time of registration Mandatory courses may include Computer Business Documentation Advanced Computer Business Documentation Introduction to Keyboarding Integrated Office Simulations Computerized Administrative Simulations Mathematics for the Office Professional Office Procedures and Strategies Multi-Media Language Processing Spreadsheet and Presentation Applications Word Processing and Database Applications Bookkeeping for the Office Professional Administrative Support and Records Management Project Management for the Office Professional Executive Office Procedures Social Media and Web Management Executive Office Management Financial Management for the Executive Assistant Optional courses may include Finance and Management Accounting Foundations of Advertising Public Relations Introduction to Organizational Behaviour Consumer Behaviour Professional Business Practices Entrepreneurship and Small Business Web and Internet Fundamentals Relational Database Macintosh and Design Basics Microeconomics Macroeconomics Human Resource Management Foundations Occupational Health and Safety Labour Relations Introduction to Marketing Principles of Management Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $2,685.76 Student fees: $870.22 One-time fee: $112.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator OFFICE ADMINISTRATION - EXECUTIVE OFAE BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 50