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Administrative Professional

Program requirements for September 2024

Academic requirements
  • Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 50% in English Language Arts 30-1
    • 50% in English Language Arts 30-2
    • 50% in ESLG 1860
    • 50% in ESLG 1898
  • Mathematics – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:
    • 50% in Mathematics 10C
    • 50% in Mathematics 20-3
                  OR
  • Academic Assessment - Applicants who have submitted an application may be able to meet their academic requirements with a free assessment. Click here for more details or email student.advisor@norquest.ca to meet with an advisor.

We recommend students begin the program with a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute.

Note: Academic admission requirements are different from English language proficiency requirements. NorQuest College English for Academic Purposes courses may be used to meet both requirements. See below for details.

Missing some of the admission requirements? Our new Open Admissions Pathways for Business provides an alternative way for you to start your studies quickly and enter your program.
English language proficiency requirements

If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

If you are missing requirements for this program, you may be eligible to apply for the NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary program.

This program offers open admission pathways for students seeking to further their education. These pathways allow students to enrol in programs and courses without the need for formal prerequisites or entrance exams.

Practicum/work experience requirements

To be eligible for BUSN 1184, you must complete all other Administrative Professional courses with a minimum 2.0 GPA.

International students: If you choose to take BUSN 1184 or CBLE 1000 as an elective, you will need to get a co-op work permit. Apply for your co-op work permit at least four months before your elective course begins.

Progression and graduation

Students must receive a pass grade in each course to progress through the program.

If you are a full-time student in the program and you fail two courses in a term, you will be placed on contractual departmental probation for the following term. Failure to meet the probation requirements may result in forced withdrawal from the full-time program for one full term. Readmission to the program will be subject to departmental review.

If you are a full-time student in the program and you fail three or more courses in any one term, you will be required to withdraw for one full term from the full-time program. Readmission to the program will be subject to departmental review.

Students must pass all courses and achieve a minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA) to qualify for graduation. The program must be completed within five years of your start date.

Honours criteria

  • Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
  • The student must not have failed or repeated any courses

Technology requirements

Students need a computer with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and a stable Internet connection for this program. Learn more about Bring your own device.

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