Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (Merritt Campus)

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Executive Assistant

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (Merritt Campus)

Faculty:Business
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Cost per year:*
National: $2,675
Careers:Secretaries

Description:

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.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
Applicants are required to have: BC Grade 11 or equivalent (Grade 12 preferred) or mature student status (transcripts required), English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or ENGL 060 or equivalent, and MATH 055. 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.
Additional Admission Requirements:
    Applicants are required to have: completion of Office Administration Assistant Certificate Program, and keyboarding skills of 30 words per minute.

    * 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.

    Modified on August 17, 2022