Diploma in Office Administration at Aurora College in Fort Smith, Canada is a diploma in Business Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,560 per semester (CAD 2,640 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Business Administration
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,640 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,560 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Office Administration at Aurora College is offered as a one-year certificate or a two-year diploma, available full-time or part-time, and delivered across the Aurora Campus in Inuvik, the Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith, the Yellowknife North Slave Campus, and through distance delivery. Roughly a third of coursework is delivered face-to-face, with the remainder taught through video conferencing. The certificate builds knowledge and skills for administrative careers in business, government, and non-profit organizations, with emphasis on practical use of computer technology in the contemporary office; certificate students also complete a practicum. The diploma builds on the certificate with further specialized coursework in human resources, payroll, and finance administration. Certificate graduates are prepared for entry-level administrative assistant roles, while diploma graduates are prepared for executive administrative assistant positions. Diploma graduates are also eligible to progress into Aurora College's Business Administration program. The program suits students seeking administrative careers with defined pathways toward more specialized or advanced roles.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires a minimum grade of 65% in English 20-2 and Math 10C, or, for graduates of Aurora College's Occupations and College Access Program (OCAP), 65% in English 140 and Math 140; equivalent post-secondary coursework may also be considered. Mature applicants 20 or older who have been out of school at least one year and have relevant work or life experience may qualify by completing a placement test. No English-language proficiency test score is published for this programme. All applicants must submit official high school and post-secondary transcripts. A typing speed of 35 words per minute is recommended, and applicants who hold an Office Administration Certificate may apply directly to the diploma year. Students with prior related post-secondary coursework may apply for transfer credit.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Graduates of the OCAP Office Administration Career Pathway get priority admission if their complete application is received before 1 April 2027, for Fall 2027 entry; applications on or after that date are processed without priority.
