About Office Assistant in MacEwan University
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.
Explore each page on this site for comprehensive information on all three majors.
All scholarships, awards and bursaries
As a MacEwan University student, you are eligible for a number of scholarships, awards and bursaries. Some are open to all students. Others are for students in specific programs or faculties only.
Search our Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries database for details on awards that may be available to you. Current applicants and students can apply for awards through myStudentSystem.
Careers
Graduates are employed in a variety of private companies, government offices and non-profit associations in roles such as:
- Office assistant
- Word processing operator
- Administrative support
- Executive assistant
- Administrative assistant
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 65 percent in high school courses
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.
- TOEFL : 86 and a minimum score of 21 in each section.
- PTE : overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band.
MacEwan University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Registration fee (for international students) |
110 CAD |
| English proficiency test scores accepted |
IELTS/ TOEFL/ Cambridge English Test/ PTE/ Duo Lingo Test |
| Financial aid |
Available |
| Accommodation |
Available |
MacEwan University The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Before deciding to study in one of the Canadian universities, one must estimate the average cost of living in Canada. Tabulated below are the expenses one needs to incur on a monthly basis to study at MacEwan University. The tuition fees for international students are based on credits. Other fees include the service fees and course specific fees which can be checked online.
| Expense |
Monthly cost in CAD |
| Tuition fee (18 credits) |
12,060 |
| Locker fee (term) |
20 |
| Housing- MacEwan Residence |
988-1,300 |
| Electrical Utilities |
70 |
| Personal |
200-300 |
| Non-Program International Student Service |
50 |
| Food |
300 |
| Cable TV/internet |
65 |
Cost of transportation is covered in tuition fee as the institute provides UPass.
MacEwan University English Proficiency Test Scores
| Tests accepted |
Minimum scores |
| TOEFL (IBT) |
86 or above |
| IELTS |
5.5 (a minimum score of 5.5 in each band.) |
| PTE |
59 overall (a minimum score of 56 in each band.) |
| CET |
180 |
| DET |
115 or above |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) |
70 or above |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) |
overall score of 85 and a minimum score of 80 in GCVR |
| Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) |
Grade 1 |
