Get the Skills for a Professional Office Career
14 Month Business Office Administration Training Online or On Campus in BC
Office Administrators handle administrative support tasks alongside bookkeeping services. If you have great attention to detail, value organization and are looking to get established in a steady professional career, Discovery Community College’s Business Office Administration program could be a great fit for you.
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Business Office Administration
14-Month Diploma
- Expected Job Openings in BC (2022-2032): 2,980**
- Occupations include Office Manager, Administrator
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https://www.workbc.ca/career-profiles/administrative-officers#career_overview visited on March 23, 2026.Business Office Administration Program
As a ready-to-work graduate of this program, you will be able to:
- Smoothly manage business operations from human resources to finance
- Oversee the accounting and financial requirements of any organization
- Manage business administration requirements to efficiently run business operations
- Proficiently use various software tools for communications and financial management and reporting
- Develop strong communication skills to support human resources and building entrepreneurial connections
- Create and oversee digital marketing strategies using social media, website content development and SEO tactics to help businesses grow
- Build a business plan and develop an entrepreneurial mindset
Upon completion of the program, learners are prepared to work in a variety of settings including service and retail, non-profit, government or starting their own business.
Locations:
Class Delivery: On campus, blended online and on campus and 100% online classes offered, along with practicum placements in your local community.
Business Office Skills (120 hours)
- Window Operating System (10 hours)
- Canada Essential Skills(10 hours)
- Common Office Features (16 hours)
- Digital Marketing Essentials (84 hours)
Certify with Words and Numbers (CWN) 240 hours.
- Microsoft Word (54 hours)
- Microsoft Word Certification: (28 hours)
- Microsoft Excel (54 hours)
- Microsoft Excel Certification: (28 hours)
- Introduction to Business Essentials (44 hours)
- Microsoft Planner (32 hours)
Communicate Your Stories (240 hrs)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (40 hours)
- Microsoft PowerPoint Certification (30 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook (16 hours)
- Microsoft Outlook Certification (16 hours)
- Business Operations Management (24 hours)
- Microsoft Edge Browser (20 hours)
Social Media Marketing (104 hours)
Build Your Own Business (240 hours).
- Search Engine Optimization (112 hours)
- Start Your Own Business (128 hours)
Essential Business & Accounting Skills (240 hours)
- Human Relations Management (28 hours)
- Accounting Management (20 hours)
- Business Communications: (40 hours)
- Excel for Accounting (8 hours)
- Manual Bookkeeping (120 hours)
- Manual Payroll (24)
Employability Skills and Work Experience Preparation 20 hours.
Work Experience – Practicum 100 hours.
Program Requirements Here
Applicants must meet the following requirements prior to acceptance into the program.
- Grade 12 graduation from BC secondary school or equivalent*, or equivalent* from another school system, or be a mature applicant (must be 19 years of age on the first day of class).
- Satisfy one of the following language proficiency requirements:
- Completion of three years of full-time secondary (grades 8-12), or two years if the grades are 10, 11, 12, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages **.
- This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
- Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages ** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS.)
- Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
- Overall score of 5.5 minimum
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
- Overall score of 46 minimum
- Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online)
- Overall score of 40 minimum
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP General or CELPIP Online)
- Scores of listening 6, speaking 6, reading 5, writing 5 minimum
- Duolingo English test (DET)
- Overall score of 95 minimum
- Pearson test of English (PTE) academic
- Overall score of 43 minimum
- Cambridge English qualifications B2 first exam (FCE)
- Overall score of 160 or “C” minimum
- Cambridge linguaskill
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- LanguageCert academic
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- The Michigan English test (MET)
- Overall level of B2 minimum
- iTep academic
- Overall score of 3.5 minimum
- Eiken
- Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimumProvide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.Mature student applicants.
- If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
- Provide attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and
- Complete an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation Reading, Writing, WritePlacer) with these minimum scores:
- Reading 230
- Writing 230
- WritePlacer 4
English language proficiency tests.
- If the applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as described above, then:
- Placement of Grade Pre-1 minimumProvide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.Mature student applicants.
Applicants must meet with a DCC official and complete the required documents.
*Equivalent:
For detailed information about equivalencies please speak with your DCC Admissions Advisor.
**Countries list:
For the list of countries where English is one of the principal languages speak to your DCC admissions advisor.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS academic, IELTS general, IELTS academic online)
- Completion of two years of full-time post-secondary education, in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages ** (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, IQAS.)
Program Fees Here
Business Office Administration Domestic Fees:
Application Fee: $125.00
Tech Fee: $300.00
Tuition: $17,779.87
Textbooks: $1,109.19
Supplies: $15.00
Total: $19,386.2
Business Office Administration International Fees
Application Fee: $175.00
Tech Fee: $300.00
Tuition: $23,133.82
Textbooks: $1,109.19
Supplies: $15.00
Total: $24,770.27
Why Upskilling is Essential in Today’s Job Market
Like many Canadians, you may be concerned about the rising cost of living and the need to find ways to increase your income potential. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve, training to obtain new qualifications could be a great solution.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to offering convenient, supportive, and affordable career training. With a range of funding options available, there has never been a better time to invest in upskilling. Contact us today to learn how we can help you get ahead in today’s job market.
Becoming a Skilled Office Administration Professional
There has never been more funding for career training than there is right now. A variety of funding opportunities may be available to you, including WorkBC, Student Aid BC, and employment grants. An experienced Financial Aid Representative is available to answer any questions you may have, can assist with potential funding applications and help you discover the best options for your specific needs.
Practical “On-The-Job” Training
As a learner in the Discovery Community College Business Office Management Diploma program, you’ll train hands-on during a 4-week practicum at a variety of sites in the community. Practicums are an excellent way to gain real-world experience, make important industry connections and try different aspects of the profession before you complete this program.
Successful ready-to-work graduates will enter the professional world with confidence, knowing they have both the theoretical classroom skills and the hands-on, practical experience to make a real difference in their new career. With career-focused Business Office Management training and dedicated support from Discovery Community College, you could be working in a rewarding new career or start your business!
High Placement Rate
We assess employment gaps within the community and then tailor the programs around that, giving you the exact skills that employers are looking for to fill their vacant positions.
Convenient Learning Options
At Discovery Community College, you don’t have to put your life on hold to start career training. We offer accessible learning including on-campus and blended on-campus with online learning options.
Many of our learners are raising families and some continue to work while training. We will help you choose a schedule that works for you. including multiple daytime options and evening & weekend schedules.
International Learners
As an international learner training at Discovery Community College, our co-op based training programs allows you to gain real-world experience in the community with a cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
Over 35 Years of Success
Discovery Community College has been training learners just like you for successful careers for over 35 years. Our college is a well-respected institution, who has formed alliances with numerous community partners. We are also registered with and designated by the Private Training Institutions Branch of British Columbia, formally PPSEC, since 1996.
Is Business Office Administration Training Right For You?
If you’re interested in learning more about Business Office Administration training and exploring whether this might be the career path for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information and a FREE Career Information Kit.
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