PGCert in Strategic Administrative Management (formerly: Administrative Business Management)

Strategic Administrative Management (formerly Administrative Business Management) is a one-year Ontario Graduate Certificate at Conestoga College, delivered full-time over two academic terms. The program develops administrative professionals who support senior management, building technical competency, organizational skills, and the ability to manage conflicting demands and varied responsibilities. Students gain proficiency in integrated business software, financial processes, and managerial principles, alongside strengthened written and verbal communication skills. Coursework covers office administration, scheduling and project coordination, business correspondence, and the processes used to support executive-level decision-making. Students practice organizing information, managing competing priorities, and communicating professionally in a business environment. Graduates are prepared to work as integral members of a leadership team, providing administrative and coordination support to senior executives across corporate, government, and non-profit organizations that require skilled administrative professionals.