Diploma in Secretarial Studies (2 years)

1. Program’s purpose and objectives:

The constantly evolving business environment highlights the need for responsible offices to adopt a new and multifaceted role. Rapid developments in office management systems and information technologies, in combination with the diverse tasks that fall under the office manager’s responsibilities, have significantly elevated this specialty. The program is aimed at students who wish to work as office managers or in organizations that provide administrative and support services.

The structure of the program includes both required and elective courses, in an effort to adequately educate the students on all possible responsibilities they might come across in a real working environment. The major required courses will allow students to attend classes such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases/Filing Systems, and Information Network Systems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to acquire and develop basic administration skills and general knowledge through subjects related to accounting, English, foreign languages, information technology, and business management. The syllabus balances theory and practical applications, allowing the student to take part in case studies, group work and presentations.

2. Expected Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of studies, students will:

• develop skills for office administration through both academic and learning activities both within the educational environment and in the real workplace;
• develop academically through business, computer, and English Lessons;
• obtain basic knowledge in database management as well as archiving systems used in offices;
• appreciate how businesses operate decision-making and time management;
• understand basic knowledge and skills related to the responsibilities and task associated with the organization, administration, and procedures followed in offices;
• obtain practical experience in using computers and computer systems;
• create real-world documents as needed for specific tasks using both the Greek and English keyboards;
• understand the role of the office manager within organizations and adapting to various tasks, showing initiative and resourcefulness in meeting the demands of employers;
• keep current with evolving technologies in various industries.

3. Program’s language of instruction:

GREEK

4. Course Distribution Per Semester

SEMESTER A

SEMESTER B

SEMESTER C

SEMESTER D