This programme is designed in such a way that students are equipped with secretarial, managerial and administrative skills and values. It targets those interested in office related roles, such as Secretaries, Executive Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Office Managers and Personal Assistants. This is a three years programme whose structure is shown below.
NKUMBA UNIVERSITY programmes
Bachelor Of Office Management And Secretarial Studies
Career Path
Here are some potential career paths that graduates can explore:
- Administrative Assistant: Administrative assistants are responsible for providing administrative support to organizations, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Executive Assistant: Executive assistants are responsible for providing administrative support to executives, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Office Manager: Office managers are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of an office, including managing staff, maintaining budgets, and coordinating activities. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Human Resources Assistant: Human resources assistants are responsible for providing administrative support to human resources departments, including managing employee records, coordinating recruitment efforts, and handling benefits administration. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Customer Service Representative: Customer service representatives are responsible for handling customer inquiries, complaints, and orders. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Event Planner: Event planners are responsible for coordinating events, including conferences, meetings, and parties. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Records Manager: Records managers are responsible for managing the records of an organization, including creating, organizing, and maintaining records. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Project Coordinator: Project coordinators are responsible for coordinating project activities, including managing schedules, communicating with team members, and handling project documentation. They may work for government agencies, corporations, or non-profit organizations.
- Virtual Assistant: Virtual assistants provide administrative support to individuals or organizations remotely. They may work as freelancers or for virtual assistant companies.
- Personal Assistant: Personal assistants provide administrative support to individuals, including managing schedules, coordinating travel arrangements, and handling correspondence. They may work for individuals, such as executives or celebrities.
These are just a few of the many career paths that graduates with a Bachelor of Office Management and Secretarial Studies can consider. By exploring these options and conducting further research, graduates can identify the career path that aligns with their interests, skills, and goals.
Course Modules
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Entry Requirements
Direct Entry Scheme
At least 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent;
At least 2 principal passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.
Diploma holders
- Hold a Credit or Second-Class Diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institution as determined by the University Senate.
- At least a Pass (50%) in Mature Entry Examinations.
Other
- A certificate obtained after 2 years of post UCE study;
- Any equivalent qualifications besides UCE and UACE.
Mature age Entry
- The applicant should be 25 years of age and above;
- Must have passed mature age entry examinations organized by the National Council for Higher Education.