Office Administration and Secretarial Studies

2 years/120 ECTS, Diploma

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Accredited Programme by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.)
Government Grant up to €3.420 for each year of study (with income criteria)

The role of the secretary has been upgraded in recent years and this has created the need for proper theoretical education and practical training of students so that they meet the technological requirements of a modern work environment. This programme provides the necessary resources for successful and efficient employment in businesses, organisations in the public, semi-private and private sectors.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can gain employment in most of the major business areas, in particular, the banks, insurance companies, finance houses, computer companies and the public service.

Programme’s Purpose, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

To provide the students with knowledge, understanding and application of the concepts, competence and responsibilities associated with office organisation, procedures and administration.
To develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Students are given the opportunity to acquire broad knowledge of the Business World and to recognise the main functions of the professional activity.
To train students in writing texts on professional subjects and on the modes used in professional communication both in Greek and in English languages.
To provide students’ knowledge and practical experience on the basic principles, concepts and processes concerning task planning, press and the other mass communication media.
To develop student’s understanding of the basic principles underlying the recording of business transactions, including the influence of Information technology and the principles of accounting.

Programme Structure

Semester 1
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Office Organisation	3	6
Greek Typing I	4	6
English Typing I	4	6
Basic Concepts of Computers and Internet	2	4
Public Relations Principles	2	4
Greek for Business	2	4
TOTAL	17	30

Semester 2
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Office Management	3	6
Greek Typing II	4	6
English Typing II	4	6
Text Editing	2	4
Marketing Principles	2	4
Basic Accounting Concepts	2	4
TOTAL	17	30

Semester 3
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Financial Transactions	3	6
Greek Typing III	4	6
English Typing III	4	6
Spreadsheets	2	4
Computerized Accounting	2	4
English for Business	2	4
TOTAL	17	30

Semester 4
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Introduction to Business Management	2	4
Greek Typing IV	4	6
English Typing IV	4	6
Presentations	2	4
Website Development and Management	2	4
Practical Training	5**	6
TOTAL	19	30

* P. P. W: Periods per week. Duration: 55 minutes

Programme Syllabi

Office organization
The aim of the course is to teach students how the office in businesses or organizations operates, the methods of filing, and the necessary equipment used in an office.

Greek Typing I
The course is designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing I
The course is designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Basic Concepts of Computers and Internet
The course aims to help students understand the basic concepts of computer science. in terms of hardware and software and its use in daily life, data storage, operating system core functions and its relation to other applications.

Public Relations Principles
The course aims to introduce, describe, explain and analyze the functions of public relations in the modern social and business environment.

Greek for Business
The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the writing skills in Greek language depending on the type of document both in their working and social daily life.

Office Management
This course aims to enable students to understand and apply the procedures and the various methods of managing the office of a business or of an organization.

Greek Typing II
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing II
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Text Editing
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the use of a computer-based word processing application to perform daily tasks related to the creation, formatting and completion of documents ready for distribution.

Marketing Principles
The main objective of this course is to present the most important issues related to marketing in the modern business environment and to emphasize the value of the "customer-centred" culture that should characterize every business or organization.

Basic Accounting Concepts
The objective of the course is for students to acquire basic knowledge in Accounting.

Financial Transactions
The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in organizing and conducting wholesale and retail trade, the process and formalities related to domestic and foreign sales, the organization and operation of banks and insurance companies.

Greek Typing III
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing III
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Spreadsheets
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the use of spreadsheets and their applications in a computer.

Computerized Accounting
The purpose of this course is to train students in the functions of the computerized accounting system.

English for Business
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the English composition of various documents that deal with their everyday work and social life.

Introduction to Business Management
The course aims to help students develop a structured conceptual background that enables them to understand businesses and organizations, along with the management of financial organizations.

Greek Typing IV
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing IV
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Presentations
The course aims to train students in computer software for online presentations

Website Development and Management
The aim of the course is to teach students the basic concepts of internet, websites, names and accessibility as well as how to design and develop a website with default thematic direction and specific purpose and functions.

Practical Training
The purpose of the Practical Training is the practical application of the knowledge gained during the studies. The Practical training takes place in College-approved companies / organizations and is inspected by the course instructor.

Academic Staff

Coordinator of the Programme: Marina Konstantinou

Office: 5 Kallipolis Avenue, 1055 Nicosia

Tel.: 00357 22875737, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: ACCOUNTING

Programmes of Study: LOGISTICS, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, PHARMACY ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN)

Short cv: Mr Demetris Demetriou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2015. He is in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Εducational Leadership and Politics from Cyprus Open University and a Degree (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from University of North Texas. He is an Accounting Lecturer in numerous educational institutions from 1992. Moreover he worked as an Auditor from 1988 to 1991 acquiring significant experience on issues related to his profession. He also participated in numerous seminars whereby, he had the opportunity to enrich his knowledge and improve his skills. He is accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as an internal trainer.
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Programmes of Study: PHARMACY ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN), FOUNDATION PROGRAMME, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES

Short cv: Ms Nicoletta Klitou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2018. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Computer and Internet Technologies from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelors' Degree (BSc) in Computer Science from Cyprus College. She has ten years of teaching experience in private and public education. From 2008 to 2011 she worked at the Amphoreas Institute of Computers and from 2012 she collaborates with the Ministry of Education and Culture as an IT Lecturer in a variety of training structures (State Educational Institutes, Training Centers and All-Day Schools) in the education of students under 18 and adults. Previously she worked as an analyst / programmer for Interlife Insurance Ltd (2006-2009). In 2015 she participated in the International Research Program PISA as an external partner of the Pedagogical Institute. She teaches subjects related to Computer Science and is continuously educated about modern trends in education.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Senior Lecturer

Specialization: GREEK, HISTORY, ARCHEOLOGY

Programmes of Study: JOURNALISM WITH PUBLIC RELATIONS, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES, FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Short cv: Dr. Andria Kolokasi is a Senior Lecturer at KES College since 2019. In 2019, she graduated from the University of Cyprus with a Phd (Thesis title: «Studies in Erotokritos: a research of its historical and philosophical aspects»). She holds a Master's Degree in Modern Greek Studies from University of Cyprus and a Bachelor's Degree from University of Ioannina. During her studies she has received several scholarships from Cyprus and Greece. In the past she has worked for the State Educational Institutes and has participated in scientific conferences in Cyprus, Greece and abroad. She is currently teaching subjects of her scientific specialization.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Programmes of Study: MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Short cv: Ms Sofia Pratzioti is a Lecturer at KES College since 2017. She holds a Master's Degree in International Business from the University of Birmingham and a Master's Degree in Information and Communication Systems from the Open University of Cyprus. Additionally, she holds a Degree in Computer Science from the Ionian University. Since 2010 she works as a Lecturer and collaborates with higher education educational institutions in Cyprus, teaching subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: TYPING (ENG, GR)

Programmes of Study: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES

Short cv: Ms. Irene Stavridis is a Lecturer at KES College since 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Athens School of Economics and Commercial Sciences (ASOEE). She has 36 years of teaching experience in academic and educational institutions, teaching Greek and English Text Production, Greek Shorthand and Accounting. In 2002 she founded the Eirini Stavridis Tutoring School, which she operates successfully for 17 years. Several of her students have been awarded with national and international awards for LCCI Text Production II and III level exams. She teaches subjects of her specialty.