Diploma in Office Administration |
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| Introduction |
Improve your job prospects with the Diploma in Office Administration (Dip. OFAD). This programme is designed to provide an academic foundation and specialised training for administrative staff who need to upgrade their academic qualifications for further tertiary level studies and formalize functional skills in administrative and office management. Students build competencies in English Language and Mathematics and are introduced to management and administrative principles and skills to enable them to enhance organizational efficiency. | |
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| Who is this programme for? |
This Diploma programme is designed for junior office staff, office assistants, clerical assistants and persons interested in formalizing their skills in office administration. |
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| Programme Structure |
The Diploma OFAD programme is delivered using a mixed-mode format. Some courses are delivered in a face-to-face environment and some courses are delivered using blended learning or online approaches. Students must have access to a computer and Internet access. Online orientation is conducted before the start of the programme.
Students complete a total of 30 credits normally equivalent to 10 courses. Students explore general education and core courses in a number of areas including:
• Mathematics
• Business Communication
• Office Management
• Business Law
• Records Management |
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| When will the programme start? |
The programme starts in August or January of the academic year. |
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| Entry Requirements |
Applicants should meet one of the following matriculation requirements:
1. Persons over the age of 21 on the basis of their overall academic and professional attainments.
2. Holders of the approved certificates from the School of Continuing Studies, UWI with an acceptable pass in English Language
3. Holders of three (3) CSEC or GCE ‘O’ Level passes or equivalent, not necessarily obtained at the same sitting, as follows:
(i) English (A), and
(ii) Two (2) other approved subjects.
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| Academic Preparation |
| OOL1001 |
Orientation to Online Learning |
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| IYSS1001 |
Improving Your Study Skills |
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| Course of Study |
| ENGL0900 |
Fundamentals of English |
Face-to-Face |
| MATH0900 |
Mathematics |
Face-to-Face |
| MGMT1000 |
Introduction to Computers |
Online |
| Programme Core |
| MGMT1001 |
Principles of Management |
Online |
| ACCT1002 |
Introduction to Financial Accounting |
Online |
| BUAD1902 |
Office Management |
Face-to-Face |
| BUAD1904 |
Records Management |
Face-to-Face |
| BUAD1903 |
Business & Commercial Law |
Face-to-Face |
| ENGL1900 |
Business Communication |
Online |
| ECON1900 |
Introductory Economics |
Face-to-Face |
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