Welcome to the Associate Degree Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant Degree and certificate is designed to provide a solid foundation in the area of office systems, procedures, and communications required for the modern office environment. At the conclusion of their studies, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in a number of areas that relate to office procedures and protocol including business communications, and document formatting and processing. Also built into the program are options to pursue areas related to medical office procedures, bookkeeping, and database management.

The Administrative Assistant degree will provide students with the computer knowledge, bookkeeping, business communication and secretarial skills they will need to succeed as an administrative assistant, executive secretary or office assistant.

This degree program emphasizes the role that business technology plays in every office, offering in-depth software training along with core business coursework. Whether you’re looking to start a career as an administrative assistant or brush up on your skills, this degree program can give you the tools you need to achieve your goals.

Career Path

Administrative assistant and associate positions — secretaries, receptionists, office assistant and office managers — are available in a wide variety of business, educational and governmental offices and often offer advancement opportunities into supervisory and management roles.

Eligibility

English Language Requirement

College of the Canyons will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Admission Requirements

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to College of the Canyons below

1. WASSCE/A level Certficate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

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