Office Administration – Executive (EXS) is a one-year Ontario College Diploma program offered by Seneca Polytechnic. This program equips students with the administrative, organizational, communication, and technology skills required to succeed in modern business environments. Through hands-on learning, students develop expertise in office procedures, document preparation, Microsoft Office applications, scheduling, business communications, basic accounting, and professional workplace practices. The program also includes an optional field placement opportunity, allowing students to gain valuable real-world experience and enhance their employability. Graduates are prepared for careers as executive assistants, administrative assistants, office managers, and executive secretaries in a variety of industries.
- Academic Requirement: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature applicant English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent Grade 12 Mathematics recommended International applicants must meet Seneca English language requirements
- ELP Requirement: IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0, no band less than 5.5
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $8,780
- Total Tuition Fee: $8,780
- Course Duration: 12 Months (3 Semesters)
- Credentials: Ontario College Diploma
- Intake: January, September
Required Documents
- Valid Passport (all stamped pages)
- Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
- Post-Secondary Transcripts (if applicable)
- Diploma/Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Updated Resume/CV (if applicable)
- English Language Test Result (IELTS/PTE/Duolingo/TOEFL, if applicable)
- Medium of Instruction (MOI) Letter (where accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (if requested)
- Study Gap Justification Documents (if applicable)
- Previous Visa Documents and Refusal Letters (if applicable)
- Marriage Certificate (for married applicants)
- Name Change Affidavit (if applicable)
Academic Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Mature applicants may also be considered
- English: Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics recommended
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0, no band below 5.5
- PTE Academic: Minimum 58
- Duolingo: 105–110
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 20 in each skill
- CAEL: Minimum 60
- Cambridge English: Minimum 169, no skill below 162