Courses
Office Administration - Executive-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
| ACCT-1034 | Accounting Fundamentals | 4 | ||
| Employees require understanding and an ability to analyze accounting procedures as they relate to accounting principles.This course teaches students the accounting process from an administrative assistant's point of view for a service and merchandising business. Participants will learn to apply accounting theory and procedures to effectively record business transactions into the proper journal and ledger and to use this information to prepare accurate financial statements. You will learn the importance of adjusting and closing entries and the accounting terminology required to function effectively as an administrative assistant. | ||||
| ADMN-1014 | Administrative Documentation 1 | 4 | ||
| Keyboarding speed, accuracy, and technique, combined with word processing proficiency, are essential skills required to work in any type of business environment. Students will learn how to type starting from the home-row position and then progress to learning the alphabetic, numeric, and symbol keys. In addition, introductory word processing concepts and commands will be applied to the production and formatting of administrative documents. Students will apply proofreading techniques to type error-free business letters, flyers, tables, and reports. | ||||
| MATH-1143 | Fundamental Mathematics for Business | 3 | ||
| This course provides the basic mathematical concepts which prepare students for success in their future courses, in particular focusing on computer applications and accounting. Topics are presented in the context of real world applications which students will encounter in the workplace. | ||||
| BUSI-1060 | Strategies for Success | 1 | ||
| This course presents and helps to develop some of the skills required to achieve academic and career success. Areas of focus include college resources, study skills, time management, academic integrity, emotional self-awareness and social skills development. Additionally, emphasis is placed on career readiness and preparation. | ||||
| MGMT-3052 | Understanding Workplace Behaviours | 3 | ||
| This course provides an understanding of the field of organizational behaviour through investigating individual, group and organizational behaviours. Students assess their work-related preferences/behaviours using self-assessment surveys and reflect on the match between those and career choices. Students study organizational design, organizational culture, people-centred management, social perception, self-concept & personality, values/attitudes & job satisfaction, motivation theory, group development theory, effective communication strategy, and conflict & negotiation then apply these concepts to the development of an organization's human resources. | ||||
| COOP-1020 | Co-operative Education Employment Prep | 1 | ||
| This workshop will provide an overview of the Co-operative Education consultants and students' roles and responsibilities as well as the Co-operative Education Policy. It will provide students with employment preparatory skills specifically related to co-operative education work assignments and will prepare students for their work term. | ||||
Group 2 | ||||
| TAKE WRIT-1032 OR WRIT-1034 | ||||
| WRIT-1032 | Reason & Writing Business 1 | 3 | ||
| This course will introduce business students to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. | ||||
| WRIT-1034 | Reason & Writing 1-EAP | 4 | ||
| This course will introduce students whose first language is not English to essential principles of reading, writing, and reasoning at the postsecondary level. Students will identify, summarize, analyze, and evaluate multiple short readings and write persuasive response essays to develop their vocabulary, comprehension, grammar, and critical thinking. Special attention will also be paid to developing academic vocabulary, correcting common ESL errors, enhancing academic listening and note-taking skills, and improving oral fluency and confidence. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| ACCT-3045 | Accounting 2 | 4 | ||
| This is the continuation of the first-semester accounting course. Students will continue to study accounting theory with emphasis on inventories, cash control, banking, receivables, payroll, and liabilities. As well, students will use QuickBooks accounting software to manage business revenue and expenses, process payroll, reconcile bank accounts, track inventory, and create useful reports. | ||||
| ADMN-3006 | Administrative Documentation 2 | 4 | ||
| Students will continue to build text and data input speed and accuracy required to meet multiple deadlines encountered in subsequent courses, as well as in today's business environment. Proper keyboarding and proofreading techniques will be reinforced. Intermediate word processing concepts and commands will be applied to the production of business documents. Students will enhance page layout and design while creating a newsletter; work with templates, themes, and styles while creating a summary report; and use mail merge to create business letters, mailing labels, and directories. | ||||
| ADMN-1013 | Office Procedures & Strategies | 4 | ||
| Students will be required to prioritize and complete a variety of tasks that are indicative of the type of work they will be required to complete in today's office environment. Students will gain confidence in adapting to changing office environments, problem solving strategies, and providing exceptional administrative support. Students will learn the importance of customer service, telephone techniques, mail processing, and time management. A strong emphasis will be placed on learning electronic and manual records management, managing an Outlook account, and preparing for employment. | ||||
| COMP-1100 | Spreadsheet Design & Production | 3 | ||
| This 14-week course is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills needed to proficiently navigate and design spreadsheets using industry-standard software. Through a combination of independent study and collaborative group work, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of spreadsheet design principles and practical applications. Specifically, students will learn to design, build, and navigate basic spreadsheets for a variety of uses; apply and update formatting tools such as themes and cell styles; create and edit formulas depending on a variety of mathematical operations; master basic and intermediate functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, COUNTA, IF; sort and filter data; and determine which charts are appropriate to create, edit, and format based on data selection. Students will also learn the basics of cell addressing; inserting and editing graphic elements to enhance their spreadsheets; as well as how to use LOOKUP functions and the basic What-If analysis features. | ||||
| COMP-3019 | Principles of Dynamic Presentations | 3 | ||
| This course focusses on acquiring effective presentation skills for the workplace. Students will explore presentation design and public speaking theory through applied experiential activities to build effective presentation design and speaking skills that can be applied in large corporate environments, small businesses, and office meeting environments. Students will learn to analyze a prospective audience, create credibility, improve influence, cultivate their natural presence, and regulate presentation apprehension and nervousness. Students will deliver informative and persuasive style presentations and will learn to give effective feedback through constructive criticism techniques. Students will learn popular presentation software and technology tools to support both face-to-face and virtual presenting. | ||||
| COMM-3079 | Communications for Office Administration | 3 | ||
| This course, designed for students who plan to work in the field of office administration, focuses on professional written communication skills. Students learn to prepare a variety of work-related documents. In addition, students learn about research methods and documentation formats. The principles of effective writing - organization, grammar, style, clarity and tone - are reinforced throughout the course. The goal of the course is to prepare students for the communication tasks and considerations they will encounter in the office environment. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Gen Ed - Take a 3 credit General Education elective course | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| ADMN-3004 | Administrative Documentation 3 | 4 | ||
| Students continue to enhance their critical thinking, business writing, and advanced word processing skills by completing a wide variety of realistic office projects for a fictional training corporation. They demonstrate their understanding of the processes involved in document production and develop the skills to work with confidence in any office setting. Students learn how to plan all details and provide all executive supporting documents for informal and formal business meetings. Students will also master mailouts using mail merge, learn how to customize Word and automate their work. Activities for setting priorities, time management, problem-solving, and assessing work habits are provided. | ||||
| COMP-5051 | Executive Spreadsheet Applications | 3 | ||
| Dive deeper into the world of spreadsheet proficiency with our advanced Excel course, the second installment in our series. This program builds upon foundational knowledge from the introductory course COMP 1100, focusing on practical skills to navigate complex data challenges efficiently. Through a combination of independent study and collaborative group work, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced spreadsheet design principles and practical applications. Throughout the course, students will explore 3-D referencing, enabling seamless manipulation of data across multiple sheets. They will also learn about security features for linked sheets, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Moreover, participants will master creating hyperlinks within workbooks and to files and websites, enhancing navigation and collaboration. Named ranges will be used to organize and manage data effectively, while advanced sorting and filtering skills facilitate insightful extraction from large datasets. As the course progresses, students will delve into data visualization, creating interactive dashboards for clear information presentation. Functions like SUBTOTAL and outline levels will streamline calculations and enhance data representation. Furthermore, participants will unlock Excel's analytical capabilities, mastering PivotTables, PivotCharts, and advanced analysis techniques. From single-variable to two-variable data tables, and from scenario analysis to Solver models, students will gain proficiency in tackling real-world analytical challenges. In essence, our advanced spreadsheet building course equips participants with practical skills to excel in today's data-driven environment. Graduates emerge as proficient Excel practitioners, ready to tackle complex data tasks with confidence. | ||||
| COMP-3076 | Database Management Systems | 3 | ||
| This course will develop the student's knowledge of database software. Emphasis will be on designing a table structure and forms, building basic and advanced queries, defining relationships, enforcing referential integrity, creating summary reports, performing calculations, and exporting, importing, and linking data from other applications. | ||||
| COMP-3039 | Desktop Publishing | 3 | ||
| Students will be introduced to all aspects of developing business documents and marketing materials. Documents produced will include brochures, newsletters, ads, web sites, and other business related documents. Design and colour theory will be explored along with various layout themes. Consideration will be given to differences between online and printed documents. | ||||
| MGMT-3029 | Managing Human Resources 1 | 3 | ||
| Managing Human Resources I examines the functions of a modern Human Resources Department as well as recognizing how smaller businesses can implement effective HRM policies and procedures. The course is designed to illustrate how a successful supervisor or team leader requires the necessary interpersonal skills to lead and direct others in carrying out these policies and procedures, focusing on the competitive, social, health and safety and legal issues affecting the management of people. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
| ACCT-3021 | Accounting 3 | 4 | ||
| This course builds on previously acquired accounting theory while becoming familiar with all Sage 50 accounting modules. Extensive practice inputting source documents into company records in Sage 50 is emphasized. Students convert manual accounting theory to computerized systems. Financial statements, vendor, customer, employee payroll and inventory reports will be prepared. | ||||
| MGMT-3033 | Managing Human Resources 2 | 3 | ||
| This course is a continuation of Managing Human Resources I. Topics examined will include the strategic role of human resources planning, employee compensation and benefits. The student will also understand the nature of job analysis, evaluation, recruitment, and selection. From a human resources perspective, students will participate in the complete hiring process through an integrated interview process project. | ||||
| MGMT-5058 | Applied Project Management Strategies | 4 | ||
| Welcome to our unique course on Project Management and Event Planning! Over the span of fourteen weeks, we will dive into the fundamental principles of Project Management, coupled with hands-on team work to design a three-day conference for a fictitious company. In the first seven weeks, we'll explore the essential phases of Project Management, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand modules. From project initiation to planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, you'll gain a solid understanding of how to effectively manage projects of any scale. Each week, we'll provide real-world examples and practical exercises to reinforce your learning, ensuring you're well-equipped to tackle any project challenges. The following seven weeks will be devoted to group work, where you'll apply your new-found knowledge to plan a three-day conference from scratch. Drawing upon your prior learning and experience in the Office Administration - Executive program at Fanshawe College, you'll collaborate with your peers to brainstorm ideas, develop a comprehensive plan, and execute it with precision. Throughout this process, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on your learning journey and integrate it into your conference planning, preparing you for real-world project management scenarios. By the end of the course, you'll not only have a solid grasp of Project Management principles but also invaluable experience in event planning, setting you up for success in your future endeavors. | ||||
| ADMN-3002 | Canadian Business in the Global Economy | 3 | ||
| Current issues and trends affecting Canadian businesses domestically and internationally will be addressed. Topics include: types of organizations; significance of global economy; effects of sociology and politics on the conduct of international business; imports, exports, and customs; the nature of business management and management as it relates to social responsibility; organizational structure; financial systems; environmental issues; free trade; marketing processes; and business plans. | ||||
| ADMN-3015 | Administrative Documentation 4 | 4 | ||
| Students further enhance their critical thinking, business writing, and advanced word processing skills by completing a wide variety of realistic office projects for a fictional training corporation. They demonstrate their understanding of the processes involved in document production and develop the skills to work with confidence in any office setting. Students master their report formatting, and they learn how to create online forms using advanced table techniques. They will also research, plan, and produce all required documents and other executive support for domestic and international business travel. Activities for setting priorities, time management, problem-solving, and assessing work habits are provided. | ||||
Group 2 | ||||
| Take COMP-5056 or INNV-1001 | ||||
| COMP-5056 | Integrated Applications | 3 | ||
| Using a project-based business simulation, students will apply decision making, critical thinking, research, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills to analyze business problems. Students will then apply appropriate strategy and technology solutions. Through real-world projects, students will polish their computer application skills while integrating their knowledge and competencies in meaningful work-related applications. | ||||
| INNV-1001 | Innovation Applications | 3 | ||
| Organizations and individuals need to be innovative to succeed in the complex and rapidly-changing global marketplace. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of innovation and how innovation applies to your discipline or field.Using this foundational knowledge, you will apply the novel and adaptive thinking processes and tools presented in the course to complete an innovative learning project in collaboration with other students.The project will be based on a real-world scenario with a defined scope as chosen by your professor. The project may involve external live clients and a multi-disciplinary approach.Throughout the course, novel and adaptive thinking skills as well as collaboration skills will be evaluated through self assessment.This course is designed to give students in certificate and diploma programs a foundation in innovative thinking. | ||||
| Gen Ed - Electives | ||||
| Take 3 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Level 3 | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 20 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||