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.