Business leaders can’t and shouldn’t do it all—they need support and assistance from you. Graduates of the Office Assistant program can focus their education from day one, specializing in Administrative, Medical, and Legal fields, establishing themselves in such positions as office assistant, legal assistant and unit clerk.
Our vision is to be an outstanding career studies program committed to graduates’ success in the changing world. With a solid foundation built on a sound understanding of the latest software programs, business practices and practical hands-on skills, you’ll leave MacEwan University prepared to step into office administration positions in any number of fields.
Every Office Assistant student completes a work experience placement before graduating. This helps you get your foot in the door and often leads right to full-time work.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
School of Business
7-252, City Centre Campus,
10700 – 104 Avenue,
EDMONTON,
Alberta (AB),
T5J 4S2, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
City Centre Campus
10700 - 104 Avenue NW,
Edmonton,
Alberta,
T5J 4S2, Canada
Applicants must have ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 with a minimum grade of 65 percent (or equivalent).
Applicants must be 20 years of age or older and have been out of full-time high school at least one year by the beginning of the intake term. Applicants must have ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 with a minimum grade of 65% (or equivalent).
Applicants with nine or more post-secondary credits must also present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
English language requirements:
IELTS–Academic: Minimum overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (Internet-Based Test (iBT)): Minimum total score of 86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section; Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum overall band score of 70 and a minimum score of 60 in each band; PTE – Academic: Minimum overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band; Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency: Minimum overall score of 180 and a minimum score of 165 in each skill; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): Minimum overall score of 85 and a minimum score of 80 in GCVR, Listening, and Writing and a 3 in Speaking Test; Duolingo: Minimum overall band score of 115.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
MacEwan provides a friendly student-focused education, where learners get closer to their dream careers.
