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Certificate of Secretarial Studies
Certificate of Secretarial Studies

Certificate of Secretarial Studies

  • ID:AC3570006
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Fees (EUR)

* Annual Medical Insurance, Laboratory, Technology

Estimated Total/program:
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60
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100
Visa
20
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1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

A recognized Secondary (High) School Leaving Certificate (i.e. 12 or 11 years of education depending on the country of origin) or equivalent qualifications (e.g. GCE “A” levels).

English requirement

  1. An average score of at least of 5.0 in the IELTS examination.
  2. A score of at least 40 in the TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
  3. A score of at least 38 in the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic).
  4. A Secondary (High) School Leaving Certificate where English was the language of instruction.
  5. A degree or a higher education qualification of at least 2 year’s duration where English was the language of instruction.

In case a student does not possess one of the above English language qualifications but he/she is in possession of another qualification, he/she may ask the Office of Admissions if his/her qualification is considered as an equivalent to any of the above qualifications.

Course Information

Students enrolled in this program earn a Diploma in Office Management. The Diploma in Office Management is a continuation of the certificate in Office Management.

The program is designed to prepare students for careers as professional secretaries working in an office and administrative service environment. Students have the opportunity to acquire exceptionally advanced practical skills in English and Greek typewriting as well as to acquire practical skills in office procedures and electronic office equipment.  Special emphasis is given to advanced word-processing and Greek shorthand.

The program offers through its demanding schedule the opportunity for advanced positions as executive secretaries and personal assistants. It aims at providing students with the technical knowledge of computer and office skills typical of those used in the business world. The Diploma in Office Management is awarded after successful completion of year one and two.

The aims and objectives of the program are:

  • To equip students with advanced level typing skills.
  • To provide students with the knowledge, understanding and application of the concepts,  competence and responsibilities associated with office organization, procedures and administration.
  • To equip students with practical experience in using many computer applications.
  • To provide students with good business awareness, decision-making and time management skills so as to enable them to hold responsible office administration positions.
  • To help students develop accuracy, flexibility, commitment and initiative.

Upon successful completion of this program of study, its graduates will:

  1. Compose, prepare and typewrite advanced professional business documents and business communication texts, in Greek and in English Language.
  2. Acquire high proficiency in English Language, Office Administration and English Text Production.  
  3. Organize a modern office using practical skills necessary for efficient management.
  4. Use various software applications to effectively and efficiently complete office management tasks.
  5. Get promoted to responsible office administration positions, using the business ethics, decision making and time management skills acquired.
  6. Depict the individual characteristics, the decision making skills, the time management skills and the appropriate behavior required for a successful and a professional career.
  7. Demonstrate skills of accuracy, flexibility, commitment and initiative. 

Credits

 

 

Diploma

Certificate

Major Requirements

84

48

Electives Requirements

36

12

Total

120

60

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Management consulting
  • Teaching / training
  • Marketing
  • Stock exchange
  • Shipping Accounting
  • Market Research
  • Advertising
  • Retail Consumer products
  • Personnel manager
  • Investment banking
  • Retail Management
  • Public relation manager
  • Bank management
  • Sales
  • Distribution and logistics management
  • Insurance coverage

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

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