Diploma in Administrative Technology
This program starts with basic computer skills and prepares students for multiple office situations and environments. The wide range of skills students develop in this program prepares them to be a valuable asset to any employer.
Graduates of Cypress College's Administrative Technology course gain a strong advantage in a competitive job market by learning modern computer skills and the ability to demonstrate optimal office productivity to meet the current expectations of industry employers.
Our classes are hands-on, instructor led and include extensive practical job instruction. In addition to increased computer productivity, graduates are exposed to project management and basic financial concepts. Utilizing structured labs, students realize the potential of working efficiently to maximize office productivity in order to get jobs done faster than other candidates in a competitive labour market.
Students develop an updated resume (as modernized office productivity skills blend well with previous experience to improve a candidate’s job profile), refine job interview techniques and are guided through the modern work search and online application process.
We assist our students in transitioning from graduation through to employment. Cypress College succeeds when our students succeed.
Campus Information
Medicine Hat Campus
#3 7th St. SE Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 1J2
Brooks Campus
#716 - 2nd St. W Brooks, AB, T1R 1C4
Legion Campus
702-2nd St SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 0E1
Intakes
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Potential Jobs for Graduates:
- Administrative Assistant
- Legal Administrative Assistant
- Medical/Dental Administrative Assistant
- Accountant Administrative Assistant
- Accounts Payable Clerk
- Accounts Receivable Clerk
- General Office Work
PSW Opportunity
- 1 year PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNOLOGIES PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
FOR STANDARD ADMISSION
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, with 50% or better in a Grade 10 English and a Grade 10 Math or non-Alberta equivalent.
- (Alberta) High School Equivalency, of Grade 10 English and Grade 10 Math, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta equivalent.
And ALL of the following criteria:
- Successful interview with school admissions
FOR MATURE ADMISSIONS
Students must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Out of high school for two years
- Successful interview with school administration
- Successful result on an aptitude test administered by Wonderlic
- (Note. This test should measure high school equivalency to balance with the Standard Admission academic requirement of a High School diploma or equivalent.)
- Thirty-three credits towards an Alberta High School Diploma, verified by transcript, with 50% or better in Grade 10 English and Grade 10 Math, or non-Alberta equivalent.
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English Language Proficiency for admission to credit programs by presenting evidence of one of the following:
Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English:
Secondary and post-secondary education completed within Canada including the grade 12 year
Education in another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction
Education at a recognized school or institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction
Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in a school or institution in Canada where the primary or official language of instruction was not English, but where the level of English proficiency required for graduation is equivalent to that in English language secondary schools or post-secondary institutions in Canada
Completion of English Language Arts 10-1 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 60%
Successful completion of :
TOEFL minimum score of 550 paper-based, or 213 computer-based, or 80 (*91) internet-based
OR
IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (*6.5) overall, with at least 5.5 (*6.0) on each band score. You must take the Academic level of the IELTS test for admission purposes.
OR
CAEL minimum score of 60 overall, with at least 60 on each band score
OR
MELAB minimum score of 77 (*81) overall, with at least 72 (*78) on each band score
Applicants must also meet all other program admission requirements including the English course and minimum grade required for the program.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
11550 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: N/A