Office Administration at Saskatchewan Polytechnic at Regina

This program provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment, with an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction is augmented by projects that will give students a hands-on understanding of the demands and rewards of work in an office setting.

Students will learn how to:

• Edit and write business letters, memos and email communication
• Effectively use leading business software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, desktop publishing and Adobe to create business documents
• Execute office procedures such as reception, mail processing, email communication, calendaring, telephone communication, maintaining office equipment, task management and meeting participation
• Generate, maintain and retrieve manual and electronic records
• Use interpersonal communications in the workplace
• Use automated accounting software and do basic accounting

Saskatchewan Polytechnic emphasizes hands-on learning, especially when it comes to computer and software programs. Students will learn to use leading office software, from word processing to accounting to email. They will gain practical experience through simulated office situations. Students will practice standard office procedures, from directing telephone communications to preparing for meetings to maintaining office equipment and managing office supplies.

The Saskatchewan Polytechnic classroom mirrors a business environment. Business attire is expected. Students will work individually and in teams. They will turn classroom friendships into a professional network. They will learn by doing. This means, for example, that students will learn about Microsoft Office by using it in class, about managing office supplies and business forms as well.

Every business needs administrative assistants. This gives Saskatchewan Polytechnic Office Administration graduates a broad job market: government, education, law, medicine, engineering, manufacturing, travel, insurance, banking and business. Students could work in a large organization and become a specialist or in small business and perform a wide variety of duties. Entry-level positions include administrative assistant, administrative support staff, receptionist, bookkeeper, customer service representative and more.