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OxfOrd COllege670 Progress AvenueScarborough, OntarioM1H 3A4Canada

Phone: 416-439-8668 Toll Free: 1-866-600-6604 1-866-600-6605Fax: 416-332-0470 Email: [email protected]

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AdmissiOns OffiCePhone: 416. 439.8668- ext 8041 Email: [email protected]

finAnCiAl Aid OffiCePhone: 416. 439.8668- ext 8020 Email: [email protected]

CAreer resOurCe CentrePhone: 416. 439.8668- ext 8027 Email: [email protected]

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CAmpus fACilitiesPhone: 416. 439.8668- ext 8001 Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to Oxford College.

As President and founder of this dynamic institution, I would like to personally commend you on your decision in pursuing higher education. This is the beginning of an exciting journey. Having being faced with the same de-cision myself, I understand the interest you have in setting your

goals and achieving your dreams. I have now been in the education industry for over 20 years, and can assure you that you are making a wise decision in considering Oxford College as your post-secondary institution.

A successful college must offer programs which are high-quality, in-demand and most importantly, lead to rewarding careers. At Ox-ford College we focus on the fields of health and pharmaceutical sciences, business ad-ministration and information technology. Each one of these career paths are very prom-ising as they are all currently in high demand and will continue to be so in the future. Our focus has led us to become one of Canada’s leading post-secondary educational institu-tions.

We take great pride in our faculty as they are the heart of our organization and I am confi-dent you will find them to be of tremendous help. They are all equally approachable and willing to give you the extra assistance should you require so. We do not compromise on the

quality of education we provide and for this we have hand-picked our instructors based on their experience and expertise within their respective fields. When enrolled at Oxford College, you can be assured that you are re-ceiving top-notch training from world class instructors. Our faculty is diverse and come from a wide spectrum of ethnic and educa-tional backgrounds. Our diversity allows us to understand and respect our students individ-ual needs.

When you have the opportunity to visit us you will very quickly realize why Oxford College is the institution of your choice. Our impres-sive campus, which is located in the heart of Scarborough, is well equipped with multiple lecture rooms, Student and Career Resource Centres, a Student Lounge and cutting-edge laboratories and clinics. You have definitely made the right decision to pursue higher ed-ucation and career training. We are all as com-mitted to your success as you are and we look forward to the opportunity of helping you achieve your goals and dreams.

- m. WajiduddinPresident, Founder

President’s message


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Our College• President’s Message 05• Credentials 09• Campus & Facilities 10 • Student Support Services 12• Registration Process 14• Financial Assistance 16

Our Programs

School of Health Sciences• Clinical Research Associate 22• Dental Hygiene 24• Intra Oral Dental Assistant (Levels 1 & 2) 26• Dental Offi ce & Chairside Assistant 28• Offi ce Administration Dental/Medical 30• Medical Laboratory Technician 32• Early Childcare Assistant 34

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality 36

Control Technologist • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist 38• Pharmacy Assistant 40

School of Business• Business Administration 42• Offi ce Assistant 44• Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting 46

School of Computer and Information Technology• Applied Information Technology 48

International Students 50

CONT

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College Credentials• Established in 2003

• Registered as a Private Career College under the Private Career Colleges Act 2005

• Registered with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada as an authorized training provider

• Our Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada

• A Member of the National Association of Career Colleges

• A Member of the Career Colleges Ontario

• An Institutional Member of Dental Hygiene Educators Canada

• A Member of the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists


• Our 45,000 square foot campus is conveniently located in the heart of Scarborough at 670 Progress Avenue; just steps away from McCowan Station and Scarborough Town Centre Shopping Complex

• With over 40 computer stations available and a large collection of refer-ence books, journals and multimedia resources; our Student Resource Centre off ers a space for students to work in groups or research independently

• On-site Career Resource Centre is available to all students and alumni to utilize for career development and job search

• Large and spacious Lecture Rooms

• Newly renovated Medical Laboratory Clinic

Campus and Facilities


• On-site Radiography Laboratory used to train students

• Simulated Pharmacy for hands-on career training

• Full-scale Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant; training is provided on up-to-date equipment that is found in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

• Student Lounge with hot served meals, vending and ATM machines, internetstations and free daily newspapers

• Plenty of on-campus parking

• Short walk away from residential apartments and condominiums


At Oxford College we believe that your success is our success; that is why we go the extra mile in providing support services exclu-sively for our students. These additional services include: one-on-one assistance, professional development workshops with industry representatives, a reference Librarian who will aid you in your re-search and a Career Resource Centre where you will have access to a full-time Career Counsellor. Additionally, students receive group discounts to various outlets including the TTC and GO Transit, home and auto insurance, etc.

With a solid foundation and an unwavering commitment to their own professional practices, Oxford College’s faculty off ers a wealth of knowledge and experience that is invaluable to our students. Our faculty consists of a diverse group of over 50 profes-sional practicing dental hygienists, pharmaceutical manufactur-ing technologists and scholars who bring academic theory and real-world practical knowledge into our laboratories and lecture rooms. They are here to assist you in following through with your own innovative ideas for your future career developmental goals, and they take it upon themselves to encourage you every step of the way. Oxford College not only prepares you to be a profession-al but also off ers you plenty of opportunities for your career growth.

We help you Achieve, every step of the way.


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Oxford College has a simple process to help prospective students enroll into one of our programs.

Although our programs accommodate for multiple start dates, they are in high demand and fill up quickly. Therefore, to avoid any delay of being put onto a wait list, we recommend that appli-cants begin the application process as soon as possible.

To begin the process, the first step is to contact our Admissions De-partment. Our team of Education Consultants will be glad to assist you in evaluating your current skill set, previous education, future career goals in order to guide you in choosing the most suitable career path. To apply to any one of our programs, you will need to complete our Application Registration Form, which you may down-load directly from our website (www.oxfordedu.ca) or pick-up in person from our admissions office.

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Registration Process

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Our Admissions department can be contacted by:

Telephone: 416-439-8668Toll-Free: 1-866-600-6604

E-mail: [email protected]


Don’t let tuition fees get between you and your dreams. Oxford College offers a wide range of financial assis-tance options which are designed spe-cifically to help simplify our tuition payment process. Our financial assis-tance options are flexible, affordable and easy-to-manage. We are here to assist you; ask us how our financial as-sistance options can help you in fund-ing your education.

funding from financial institutions:Oxford College and Royal Bank of Can-ada (RBC) have teamed up to offer fi-nancial assistance options through the RBC Student Line of Credit.

While enrolled in school, students are responsible to re-pay only the interest portion of any outstanding balance; regular interest and princi-ple payments would commence upon completing your education.

gOvernment student funding:

Oxford College is amongst an exclu-sive group of private career colleges

in Canada that have met the criteria to offer our students access to govern-ment student loans. The Federal and Provincial government offers various funding programs that allow students the ability to afford their education and often living expenses. Find out if you qualify by speaking to one of our Financial Aid Officers today!

seCOnd CAreer prOgrAm:

If you’ve been laid off within the last 12 months and are currently unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week, you may qualify for the Sec-ond Career Program.

Second Career is a newly created Ontario government program which was designed to help unemployed workers who commit to a long-term training plan make the transition to new careers in growing areas of the economy.

Need Financial Assistance? We can help.

Student and Finance


You may qualify for tuition and expenses such as:

• Books• Living expenses• Help caring for dependents• Travel & transportation• Disability supports • Other living and training costs


WsiB funding:If you are injured in an accident or develop medical problems due to work, you may qualify for Workplace safety and insurance board funding which can be used to fi-nance your education.

lifelOng leArning plAn:This plan is flexible! The Lifelong Learning Plan allows individuals to withdraw funds from their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to use toward paying for education; these funds may also be used toward paying for training or education of a spouse or common-law partner. An added benefit is that you do not have to include the withdrawn amount(s) in your income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these amounts; additionally you have up to 10 years to repay these withdrawals to your RRSPs.

self funding OptiOn:Our monthly tuition fee payment plan helps our students to self-fund their educa-tion without interest. Our Financial Aid Officers are happy to provide more infor-mation regarding this payment option.

registered eduCAtiOn sAvings plAn (resp):An RESP is an Education Savings Plan registered under Canadas Income Tax Act which was established for the purpose of providing financial assistance to a Bene-ficiary (usually a child) when he or she pursues a post-secondary education; invest-ment earnings on savings within an RESP are tax-sheltered until the child is ready for post-secondary education; the earnings are taxed in the hands of the student who typically pays little to no tax; in addition, RESPs may qualify for various govern-ment incentives that help parents, relatives and friends save for a child’s post-sec-ondary education.

Student and Finance


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• Clinical Research Associate• Dental Hygiene • Intra Oral Dental Assistant (Levels 1 & 2) • Dental Office & Chairside Assistant • Office Administration Dental/Medical• Medical Laboratory Technician • Personal Support Worker • Early Childcare Assistant • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist• Pharmacy Assistant • Business Administration• Office Assistant • Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting• Applied Information Technology


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Clinical Research Associate

Post Graduate DiplomaSchool of Health Sciences

50 Weeks

The Clinical Research Program at Oxford College is offered as a post-graduate Diploma program which is designed specifically to provide grad-uates in Canada the opportunity of entering the research field. Our Graduates have begun their ca-reer paths as Clinical Research Coordinators, Asso-ciates and Investigators.

We will prepare you to assist researchers by teach-ing you skills such as:

• The design of trial programs• The selection of trial participants• Implementation and monitoring of interventions• Management of research• Results analysis• Statistical analysis

AdmissiOn requirements

1. Minimum B.Sc, Foreign trained Doctor, Dentist, Pharmacist, RNs and other Health Professionals

2. A personal interview 3. Canada Wide Police Record Search 4. Medical Immunization Record Completed

CurriCulum

• Anatomy & Physiology for Clinical Research• Pathophysiology for Clinical Research• Cellular and Molecular Immunology• Principles of Molecular Genetics• Clinical Trials and Responsibility• New Drug Discovery and Development• Statistics in Clinical Research• MS Excel Access SPSS Statistics and Databases• Ethics and Regulations in Clinical Research• Good Clinical Practice• Clinical Trial Design for Drugs and Therapeutics• Clinical Trials Design for Devices and Surgical

Procedures• Applications to Regulatory Bodies• Clinical Trials Management I• Clinical Trials Management II• The Clinical Trial Protocol• Research Papers and Presentation Skills• Professional Development in Clinical Research• Management and Leadership Skills• Writing and Reviewing for Clinical Research• Communication, Negotiation and

Influencing Skills• The Canadian Healthcare System• Major Areas in Clinical Research• Ethics and Professionalism in Healthcare• Transcultural Communication in Healthcare• Infection Control and Communicable Diseases• Resume Writing Skills for Clinical Research• Skills for your Interview in Clinical Research

three month placement in clinical research environment

The Career Resource Centre Counsellor will help you conduct an effective career search and teach you career management strategies as part of our educational process.

School of Health Science


Success StoryDental Hygiene

DiplomaSchool of Health Sciences

4 semesters

Our 18-month program will train you in a num-ber of disciplines which include: assessing the needs of dental hygiene clients, the planning, implementation and evaluation of oral disease prevention and the promotion of overall oral health care.

The curriculum provides courses in dental, clin-ical and behavioral sciences. In addition, stu-dents will gain 450+ hours of hands-on practical training by serving clients in our public dental hy-giene clinic.


1. OSSD or equivalent; this must include: Grade 12 English, Grade 11 Math, Grade 11 Biology

2. A Pre-entrance Examination3. Personal Interview 4. Canada Wide Police Clearance

Search (Negative)5. Medical Immunization Record completed 6. 4 hour observation with a dental hygienist 7. CPR - Level C

CurriCulumSemester 1

• College English/Technical Writing • Introduction to Psychology • Computer Applications & Skills • Microbiology • Anatomy & Physiology • Histology & Embryology • Introduction to Statistics & Research • Introduction to Professionalism • Dental Anatomy• Medical Emergencies • Dental Hygiene Theory I • Dental Hygiene Clinic I

Semester 2• Oral Health Education • Pharmacology • Dental Radiography Theory I • Dental Radiography Lab • Periodontology I • Head & Neck Anatomy • Dental Materials Lab • Dental Materials Theory • Dental Radiography Interpretation • Pathophysiology • Dental Hygiene Theory II • Dental Hygiene Clinic II

Semester 3• Community Dental Health I • Oral Health Promotion • Gerontology • Oral Pathology • Nutrition for Living • Periodontology II • Ethics & Jurisprudence • Dental Hygiene Theory III • Dental Hygiene Clinic III

Semester 4• Community Dental Health II • Business Practice • Dental Hygiene Theory IV • Dental Hygiene Clinic IV




Intra-Oral Dental Assistant (Level 1 & 2)


46 WeeksUpon completing in just 46 weeks you will be a vi-tal member of the oral health community. The In-tra-Oral Dental Assistant program trains students to assist dentists during the examination and treatment of dental patients. Additionally, grad-uates will be capable of performing a variety of office and laboratory duties. Intra-Oral Dental As-sistants are in high demand within the dental and medical fields, but they can work in many differ-ent fields like insurance companies, dental com-panies, public health, universities and many more. In recent years there has been immense growth in this industry.

Our program prepares students to meet the re-quirements of this rewarding profession. Our well equipped dental clinic provides a unique opportunity for students to learn first-hand the skills required for “real world” practice. The clinical experience at Oxford College - supported by field placements - reinforces the theoretical knowl-edge provided through academic studies.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status2. Admissions Interview 3. Entrance Examination 4. Medical Immunization Record Completed

CuRRICuLum• Professionalism, Ethics and Jurisprudence• Dental Sciences• Infection Control• Patient Information and Assessment• Hazard Management and Emergency

Measures• Communication, Psychology and Clients

with Special Needs• Oral Health Management• Pharmacology, Anesthesia and Pain Control• Clinical Dentistry• Dental Radiography• Dental Specialties• Keyboarding and Computing Basics• Dental Practice Management• Employment and Career Management• Dental Materials• Emergency Measures• Oral Pathology• Dental Clinical Work Placement I• Intra-Oral Skills• Dental Clinical Work Placement II




Dental Office and Chair Side Assistant


34 WeeksUpon completing in just 34 weeks, you will be a vital member of the oral health community. The Chair Side Assistant program trains students to assist dentists during the examination and treat-ment of dental patients. Additionally, graduates will be capable of performing a variety of office and laboratory duties. Chair Side Assistants are in high demand within the dental and medical fields. They generally find employment in dental offic-es and hospitals. In recent years there has been immense growth in this industry.

Our program prepares students to meet the re-quirements of this rewarding profession. Our well equipped dental clinic provides a unique opportunity for students to learn first-hand the skills required for “real world” practice. The clinical experience at Oxford College - supported by field placements - reinforces the theoretical knowl-edge provided through academic studies.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status2. Admissions Interview 3. Entrance Examination 4. Medical Immunization Record Completed

CuRRICuLum• Professionalism, Ethics and Jurisprudence• Dental Sciences• Infection Control• Patient Information and Assessment• Hazard Management and Emergency

Measures• Communication, Psychology and Clients

with Special Needs• Oral Health Management• Pharmacology, Anesthesia and Pain Control• Clinical Dentistry• Dental Radiography• Dental Specialties• Keyboarding and Computing Basics• Dental Materials • Emergency Measures • Oral Pathalogy• Dental Practice Management• Employment and Career Management• Dental Clinical Work Placement I




Office AdministrationDental/Medical


24 Weeks

As the demand for healthcare increases, the need for Office Administrators will also increase. In only six months you will be prepared to work in a den-tal or medical office setting. Office Administrators play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and smooth functioning of day-to-day operations in any such setting. Graduates of this particular pro-gram will possess working knowledge of:

• Computer applications• Spreadsheets• Databases• Accounting• Payroll• Record management• Dental/medical terminology• Medical transcription• Billing• Dental/medical office procedures• Anatomy/physiology• Oral facial anatomy• Clinical dentistry• Radiography• Customer service/verbal and written communications


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status2. A personal interview3. An admissions examination

CurriCulum

• Dental/Medical Office Procedures• Dental/Medical Terminologies• Medical Records Management• Anatomy & Physiology• Vital Signs/Well-baby & Pregnancy• Diagnostic Test & Procedures• OHIP & Insurance Billing• Clinical Dentistry• Medical Transcription• Pharmacology• Psychiatry• Computer Applications• Accounting Competency• CPR & First Aid/WHMIS• Career Dev’t & Professional Growth

dental / medical Office placement - 80 hours




Medical Laboratory Technician


34 Weeks

Our Medical Laboratory Technician (MLA/T) program requires less than a year to complete. Graduates will be prepared with the skills nec-essary to work in a medical office or laboratory setting. In addition to your in-class learning, you will also receive hands-on training in a well-equipped medical laboratory; this will give you the practical knowledge you need to ex-cel at your chosen career.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status

2. A personal interview3. Entrance examination4. Medical Immunization Record Completed

CurriCulumin class• Introduction to Medical Technology,

Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Commu-nication, Problem Solving, Professionalism and Ethics

• Introduction to Body and Disease• Introduction to Computers, Applications

and Keyboarding• Clinical Laboratory Basics• Nervous and Endocrine Systems,

Pharmacology, Therapeutic • Drug Monitoring• Administrative Procedures• MLA Techniques I• MLA Techniques II• MLA Techniques III• Phlebotomy• ECG’s• Employment and Career Management• CPR and First Aid Certifications• Clinical Placement - 150 Hours




Early Childcare Assistant


38 Weeks

In less than a year you may begin a rewarding career in shaping the lives of children and mak-ing a real difference. With more than half of all mothers with preschool-age children working outside the home, there is substantial demand for high quality childcare providers.

Employment opportunities exist in child-care cen-tres, kindergarten classrooms, nursery schools, agencies for exceptional children and other en-vironments where early childcare education ser-vices are provided. You also have the option to be self-employed. Early Childcare Assistants pro-vide care and guidance to preschool children un-der the supervision of Early Childhood Educators, and lead children in activities which help them stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status

2. A personal interview 3. An admissions examination 4. Canada Wide Police Record Search

(Negative)5. Medical Immunization Record Completed

CurriCulum• Introduction to Early Child Care

and Education• Roles and Responsibilities• Child, Family and Community• Introduction to Child Development• Introduction to Prenatal and Infant

Development• Introduction to Toddler Development• Health and Safety• Written Communication• Observation Skills• Introduction to Preschool Development• Guiding Children• Curriculum Planning• Nutrition

490 hours of practicum




grAduAtiOn requirements

1. Completion of in-class training 2. Completion of 490-Hour Clinical Placement 3. Successful Completion the National Associ-

ation of Career Colleges (NACC) Certification Exam

Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control Technologist

DiplomaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences

50 Weeks

As a Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Technologist you will work in all areas of drug manufacturing from start to finish. Pharmaceutical QA/QC Technologists are main-ly employed within the pharmaceutical industry; their training however, allows them the option of working in a variety of other positions which include: Quality Control Technician, Laboratory Technician, HPLC Analyst, etc. They can also find employment in several other industries including; Biotechnology, Food Processing, Breweries, Cos-metics and Herbal Medicine.

Our one year program provides students with a solid understanding of various pharmaceutical manufacturing processes as well as the phar-maceutical quality control systems and tools. Students will be trained to complete technical reports and ensure that the safety standards of the industry are being met. Their primary respon-sibilities include identification/ analysis/testing of raw materials and finished products, verification of processes, confirmation of efficacy, the pack-aging of finished products and preparation of documents and assurance of product safety/ quality/efficacy.

They also play a role in the transfer of prod-ucts from development facilities to commercial manufacturing sites. Additionally, Pharmaceuti-cal QA/QC Technologists ensure that manufactur-ing and testing processes do not impact product quality or safety; they assist with investigations if manufacturing or testing deviations occur, trou-bleshoot and create a plan-of-action to ensure deviations are minimized and corrective and pre-ventative actions are taken when necessary.

CurriCulum

• Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Laboratory Testing

• Pharmacology and Toxicology• Pharmaceutical Microbiology• Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills,

Group Dynamics and Career Management• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Methods• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs• Pharmaceutical Statistics• Good Manufacturing Practice• Good Laboratory Practice• WHMIS and Laboratory Safety• English Communication Skills• Computer Fundamentals• QA Systems in the Pharmaceutical Industry• Analytical Methods• Pharmaceutical Dissolution Testing• Documentation and Report Writing• Pharmaceutical Stability• Validation• Auditing



• Bachelor of Science degree from a University or 2-year college program in the sciences – major in Chemistry

• A personal interview• An admissions examination

School of Pharmaceutical Science


PharmaceuticalManufacturing Technologist


50 Weeks

A dynamic career awaits you in the Pharmaceu-tical Industry. A Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologist may also work as a Pharmaceutical Production Technologist, Coating Operator or Compounder. Employment opportunities are vast and are found in the biotechnology, food processing, breweries, cosmetics and herbal medicine industries. Manufacturing is the lifeline of the pharmaceutical industry. Many companies operate on a continuous production cycle in order to meet production demands. All process-es must comply with rigorous regulations and standards to pass in-house and external audits. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technologists are responsible for the execution of a wide range of tasks and duties which include operating com-puter-controlled equipment, monitoring process flows, performing tests and recording data.

Oxford College offers an efficient 50-week Di-ploma Program which includes practical training in our very own Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant. Our plant is equipped with a complete sol-id dosage manufacturing facility, and both a wet chemistry and microbiology laboratory. Our qualified and well experienced team of pro-fessors and instructors will prepare you to easily secure employment within leading pharmaceu-tical companies.

CurriCulum

• Pharmaceutical Science• Introduction to Pharmaceutical

Manufacturing Technology• Good Manufacturing Practice• WHMIS and Plant Safety• English Communications Skills• Computer Fundamentals• Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs• Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills, Group dynamics and Career Management• Documentation and Reporting• Compression Technology• Tablet Coating Technology• Granulation Technology• Capsulation Technology• Packaging Technology





1. Grade 12 education or equivalent2. A personal interview3. An admissions examination for mature students

Pharmacy Assistant


36 Weeks

In less than a year you will be prepared to begin a new career as a Pharmacy Assistant. During the course of the program, stu-dents will receive training on topics which include: processing prescriptions, dispensing, calculating, billing and customer care skills.

Coupled with the theoretical aspect of the learn-ing process students will also be given the oppor-tunity to expand their skill set through our in-house simulated Pharmacy Assistant Laboratory. The Laboratory is equipped with prescription bottles, measuring tools and POS registers in order to provide a real pharmacy experience. Upon the successful completion of this pro-gram, graduates will be able to utilize the training and skills received at Oxford College for a smooth transition into the workforce.

CurriCulum

• Introduction to Pharmacy Practice• Human Anatomy,Physiology,

Pathology and Medical Terminology• Introduction to Computers, Applications

and Keyboarding• Interpersonal Skills and Communication• Pharmaceutical Calculations• Pharmaceutical Law and Ethics• Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical

Fundamentals• Compounding• Sterile Products• Pharmacy Management Software• Retail Pharmacy Practice• Hospital and Long Term Care Pharmacy

Practice





1. Grade 12 education2. A personal interview 3. Canada Wide Police Clearance

Search (Negative)4. Medical Immunization Record completed

Business Administration

DiplomaSchool of Business

60 Weeks

In just a little over a year you will be prepared to take on a leadership role in the fast-paced world of business administration. Upon completing the 60 weeks program, graduates will possess the necessary analytical and decision-making skills required to administer a successful business venture. This program is ideal for individuals who are both interested in starting their own business or working for an existing business. With the Business Administration program, a wide range of career possibilities await you. Our gradu-ates have found employment in all areas of busi-ness including:

• Banking• Business to Business sales• Retail stores• Government• Industrial corporations


1. Grade 12 education or equivalent2. A personal interview

CurriCulum

Semester 1o College Communications o Computer Skills and Applicationso Business Mathematics o Fundamentals of Businesso Principles of Accounting

Semester 2o Business Communicationso Statisticso Managerial Accountingo Business Lawo Human Resources Management

Semester 3o Computerized Accountingo Organizational Behaviouro Economics o Principles of Financeo Personal Taxation

Semester 4o International Businesso Auditingo Principles of Marketingo Principles of Managemento Corporate Taxation


School of Business


Office Assistant


12 WeeksThis quick 12-week program will equip you with the necessary skills and training required to work as an Office or Administrative Assistant. The objective of the program is to instruct stu-dents to develop skills and competencies in administrative duties, word processing and com-munication skills.

Areas of focus include:

• Keyboarding• MS Windows and Internet Explorer• Microsoft Word• Microsoft Excel• Microsoft Access • Office Procedures

Students will also be provided with a career and employment strategies course that is de-signed to provide techniques in job interview-ing, resume preparation, and job search man-agement.

Upon graduating from this program, you will be prepared to enter the work force with the option of being employed in a wide range of office set-tings.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status2. A personal interview 3. An admissions examination

CurriCulum• Keyboarding• MS Windows• MS Word – Levels 1 and 2• MS Excel – Level 1• MS Access – Level 1• Office Procedures• Introduction to the Internet• Job Preparation Seminar


School of Business


Financial Assistant/Computerized Accounting


26 Weeks

Now is the perfect opportunity for you to take advantage of the growing trend of computerized accounting. Businesses of all sizes are increasing their reliance on computer systems to manage various aspects of business operations. This has resulted in a shift from traditional book-keeping practices to newer methods of automated ac-counting. Our 26 -week program is designed to train students who are interested in upgrading their skill set or plan to pursue a career in the computerized accounting field.

Students will be taught the terms, concepts and methods required to fully understand vari-ous accounting principles. Through the duration of our program, students will receive training which will introduce them to updated accounting methods and the most in-demand software such as Sage 300 and QuickBooks. They will also learn how to complete numerous tasks including ac-counts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payroll. This program is structured in a way that it allows graduates to quickly enter into the accounting profession.

Successful graduates have the option of pursuing a career within small and medium-sized busi-nesses, government departments and even mul-tinational corporations.

CurriCulum

• Introduction to Operating System• The Windows Desktop• Introduction to Internet• MS Outlook• MS Word• MS PowerPoint• MS Excel and MS Access• Accounting Fundamentals• Accounting Principles• Manual Bookkeeping• Computerized Accounting• Sage 50 (with Payroll)• Sage 300 General Ledger• Sage 300 Accounts Receivable• Sage 300 Accounts Payable• QuickBooks



1. Grade 12 education or equivalent2. A personal interview3. An admissions examination for mature students

School of Business


Applied Information Technology

Diploma, School of Information Technology

36 Weeks

In only 9 months our Applied Information Tech-nology Program will prepare you to be successful in today’s technology-based world. Throughout the program students will learn how to oper-ate the most in-demand computer applications which are used to develop software and data-bases for small, medium and large corporations, government departments, consulting firms and virtually every other industry.

Upon graduating, students will be well-equipped with the necessary skills required to be a profes-sional within the Information Technology indus-try. Students will gain a deeper understanding of programming basics (Java, Oracle, and SQL), web programming on Unix and object oriented designand programming with UML. Additionally, our graduates will be eligible to apply for SUN Java, Oracle OCP, and Microsoft .NET certification to fur-ther their career goals.


1. Grade 12 education or mature student status2. A personal interview3. An admissions examination

CurriCulum

• Information Technology Foundations• Web Multimedia Design• Internet Fundamentals• Web Programming on UNIX• Object Oriented Programming in C++• Introduction to Database Design and SQL• Database Design and Programming in

Oracle and PL/SQL I• Introduction to C#• Objected Oriented Design and Programming

with UML• Java Programming• Introduction to Microsoft ASP.NET• Database Design and Programming in

Oracle and PL/SQL II• Java Enterprise Solutions using J2EE

Technology I• OOA&D in Microsoft .NET Framework

with VB .NET• Developing ADO .NET Applications for

Microsoft SQL Server 2000• Developing XML Web Services with

Microsoft ASP .NET• Java Enterprise Solutions using J2EE

Technology II• E-Commerce Project• Career and Employment Strategies


School of Computer & Information Technology


Important NoticeAt Oxford College, we continually strive to update and improve our programs and services; therefore, the matters outlined within this handbook are subject to ongoing review and revision. This hand-book was intended to be used as a guide and a general source of information for those who are applying for, or considering applica-tion for admission to Oxford College. This handbook should not be regarded as or represent a contract between Oxford College and any other party. Oxford College reserves the right to alter or make chang-es or deletions without notice to any information contained in this handbook.

The Office of Admissions will assist users of this handbook with any questions or concerns which may arise concerning the interpretation of academic regulation or any other information contained in this handbook. Oxford College expressly denies responsibility or liability to anyone who may suffer loss or may be otherwise adversely affect-ed by such change or deviation from the information contained in this handbook.

It is also understood that every student by the act of registering, agrees to abide by all the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Oxford College.

Oxford College Administration.


OXFORD COLLEGE OF ARTS, BuSInESS AnD TECHnOLOGY

670 Progress Avenue Toronto, Ontario M1H 3A4 Canada

Phone: 416-439-8668, Fax: 416-332-0470Toll free:1-866-600-6604, 1-866-600-6605

E-mail: [email protected]

Apply Online at: Oxfordedu.ca

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