Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Studies
https://ku.ac.ug/programme/diploma-in-administrative-and-secretarial-studiesOverview
The Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Studies is a broad-based programme designed to provide candidates with managerial orientation in the business world. The programme develops well-rounded business and office managers with sound knowledge of administrative and secretarial tasks, enabling them to make effective decisions in a modern digital business environment.
Objectives
- To develop administrative skills required for secretarial roles.
- To equip learners with proficiency in office technology such as word processing, emails, and presentation software.
- To familiarize learners with standard office procedures, protocols, and ethics to maintain professionalism in the workplace.
- To prepare graduates for employment in both private and public sector organizations as administrative and secretarial professionals.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Respond creatively, flexibly, and innovatively to emerging challenges in the contemporary business environment.
- Apply modern office technologies for efficient information and document management.
- Manage the flow of information in an organization effectively.
- Enhance administrative processes and decision-making within an office setting.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: Two principal passes at A’ Level and at least five passes at O’ Level in one sitting.
- Certificate Entry: A relevant certificate from a recognized institution with a credit or its equivalent.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have scored 50% or above in a mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): A relevant HEC accredited by NCHE with a distinction or credit.
Overview
The Diploma in Administrative and Secretarial Studies is a broad-based programme designed to provide candidates with managerial orientation in the business world. The programme develops well-rounded business and office managers with sound knowledge of administrative and secretarial tasks, enabling them to make effective decisions in a modern digital business environment.
Objectives
- To develop administrative skills required for secretarial roles.
- To equip learners with proficiency in office technology such as word processing, emails, and presentation software.
- To familiarize learners with standard office procedures, protocols, and ethics to maintain professionalism in the workplace.
- To prepare graduates for employment in both private and public sector organizations as administrative and secretarial professionals.
Philosophy
Kampala University is a fountain of knowledge, producing holistic graduates who become vanguards of change. This philosophy is based on the need for graduates who are competitive academically, morally, and socially in the job market.
Learning Outcome
- Respond creatively, flexibly, and innovatively to emerging challenges in the contemporary business environment.
- Apply modern office technologies for efficient information and document management.
- Manage the flow of information in an organization effectively.
- Enhance administrative processes and decision-making within an office setting.
Entry Requirements
- Direct Entry: Two principal passes at A’ Level and at least five passes at O’ Level in one sitting.
- Certificate Entry: A relevant certificate from a recognized institution with a credit or its equivalent.
- Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 18 years old and have scored 50% or above in a mature age examination from an NCHE-recognized center.
- Higher Education Certificate (HEC): A relevant HEC accredited by NCHE with a distinction or credit.