Office Management
Diploma
2 Years
120
Greek
- Overview
- Curriculum
- Structure
- Teaching Staff
Students who successfully complete this program of study earn a Diploma in Office Management. The program, through its demanding schedule, is designed to prepare students become executive secretaries and personal assistants. It prepares students to develop advanced practical skills in English and Greek text production as well as exceptional skills in office procedures and popular computer applications.
Career Prospects and Access to Further Studies
All organizations without exception need properly trained secretaries / personal assistants. Therefore, there is a very high demand for secretaries / personal assistants. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to work in the following organizations and professions and/or continue their studies in a Bachelor’s degree program in the field of Business Administration, etc.:
- Service, trade or industry companies,
- Banks and
- Public and semi-public organizations.
Professional Certifications
The course syllabuses of the program are designed to prepare the students of the Office Management Diploma to take external examinations and obtain, alongside their studies, the following professional certifications:
- Ministry of Education – Greek Typing from Junior to Senior Level,
- Ministry of Education – Intermediate English Typing,
- Ministry of Education – Greek Shorthand, and
- European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
Accreditation
This program of study is accredited by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA). CYQAA is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus responsible for ensuring the quality of higher education in Cyprus and for the support of the processes provided by the relevant Legislation, for the continuous improvement and upgrading of higher education institutions and their programs of study.
The qualification awarded is recognized by the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications (KYSATS). KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications.
Purpose and Objectives
The program’s purpose and objectives 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.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program of study, its graduates will:
- Compose, prepare and typewrite advanced professional business documents and business communication texts, in Greek and in English Language.
- Acquire high proficiency in English Language, Office Administration and English Text Production.
- Organize a modern office using practical skills necessary for efficient management.
- Use various software applications to effectively and efficiently complete office management tasks.
- Apply the business ethics, decision making and time management skills acquired in office administration positions.
- Develop the individual characteristics, the decision making skills, the time management skills and the appropriate behavior required for a successful and a professional career.
- Demonstrate skills of accuracy, flexibility, commitment and initiative.
Credit Requirements
The program requires a minimum of 120 ECTS credits as follows:
ECTS | |
---|---|
Major Requirements | 96 |
Free Electives | 24 |
Total | 120 |
Major Requirements
72 ECTS from the following:
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC106 Word Processing | 6 |
CSC117 Introduction to Computing | 6 |
ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
ENG205 Advanced English Communication | 6 |
SEC101 English Text Production I | 6 |
SEC106 Office Administration I | 6 |
SEC107 Office Administration II | 6 |
SEC201 English Text Production II | 6 |
SEC301 English Text Production III | 6 |
SEC401 English Text Production IV | 6 |
24 ECTS from the following:
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC109 Internet and Electronic Communication | 6 |
CSC125 Spreadsheets | 6 |
CSC126 Presentations Application | 6 |
LAW102 Company and Labor Law | 6 |
SEC102 Greek Text Production I | 6 |
SEC202 Greek Text Production II | 6 |
SEC302 Greek Text Production III | 6 |
SEC402 Greek Text Production IV | 6 |
Free Electives
The student is free to take any course offered by the College for example:
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
ACC112 Accounting I | 12 |
ACC203 Accounting II | 12 |
CSC109 Internet and Electronic Communication | 6 |
CSC125 Spreadsheets | 6 |
CSC126 Presentations Application | 6 |
LAW102 Company and Labor Law | 6 |
MTH105 Financial Mathematics | 6 |
SEC104 Greek Shorthand I | 6 |
SEC105 Greek Shorthand II | 6 |
Year 1 – Fall Semester
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC117 Introduction to Computing | 6 |
ENG101 English Communication | 6 |
SEC101 English Text Production I | 6 |
SEC102 Greek Text Production I | 6 |
SEC106 Office Administration I | 6 |
Year 1 – Spring Semester
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC106 Word Processing | 6 |
ENG102 English Writing | 6 |
SEC107 Office Administration II | 6 |
SEC201 English Text Production II | 6 |
SEC202 Greek Text Production II | 6 |
Year 2 – Fall Semester
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC125 Spreadsheets | 6 |
ENG201 Advanced English | 6 |
LAW102 Company and Labor Law | 6 |
SEC301 English Text Production III | 6 |
SEC302 Greek Text Production III | 6 |
Year 2 – Spring Semester
Course Code & Title | ECTS |
---|---|
CSC126 Presentations Application | 6 |
ENG205 Advanced English Communication | 6 |
CSC109 Internet and Electronic Communication | 6 |
SEC401 English Text Production IV | 6 |
SEC402 Greek Text Production IV | 6 |
Effrosyni Andreou
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, University of Cyprus, 2018
MA in Language and Communication Coaching, Radboud University, 2019
Ivi Georgiou
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Mathematics
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc in Applied Mathematics, University of Cyprus, 2016
MSc Data Science, University of Sussex, 2017
Yiannis Karagiorgis
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Officer – Diploma, Faculty, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Law
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
LLB in Law, European University Cyprus, 2015
LLM in Law, European University Cyprus, 2017
PhD (CAN) in Law, European University Cyprus
Dr Gregoris Liasis
Position: Assistant Professor
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc and MSc in Electrical and Computer Technology Engineering, University of Patra, 1996
PhD in Information and Communication Systems, Open University of Cyprus, 2016
Thalia Malekou
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, 2006
MA in Education (Special Educational Needs), 2008
Melpo Olympiou
Position: Assistant Lecturer
Categories: Faculty, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Secretarial Studies
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Office Management and Secretarial Studies, KES College, 2013
Andri Panayidou
Position: Assistant Lecturer
Categories: Faculty, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Secretarial Studies
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
Diploma in Secretarial Studies, CDA College, 2010
Andrie Pouroutidou
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: English Language
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in English Language and Literature, National and Kapodistrian University, 2006
Graduate Diploma in Globalisation and Governance, Brunel University, 2007
Sophia Pratzioti
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BA in Computer Science, Ionian University, 2008
MSc in International Business, University of Birmingham, 2010
MSc in Information and Communication Systems (System Security), Open University of Cyprus, 2018
Michalis Savva
Position: Associate Lecturer
Categories: Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science, Computer Networks
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Business Planning and Information Systems, Technological Educational Institute, Patra, 2008
MSc Information and Communication Systems Security, Open University of Cyprus, 2014
MSc Wireless Communication Systems, Open University of Cyprus, 2017
Dr Spyros Theocharides
Position: Assistant Professor
Categories: Accounting Bachelor, Accounting Officer – Diploma, BA – Bachelor’s Degree, BA – Diploma, Computer & Network Technician – Diploma, Computer Science – Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science – Diploma, Culinary Arts – Bachelor’s Degree, Culinary Arts – Diploma, Digital Marketing – Diploma, Faculty, Hotel Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Hotel Management – Diploma, Office Management – Certificate, Office Management – Diploma, Tourism Management – Bachelor’s Degree, Tourism Management – Diploma
Areas of Teaching: Computer Science
Higher education (Qualifications, Academic Institution, Award Year) and other qualifications:
BSc Computer Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2016
PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Cyprus, 2022
- High employment rate of graduates
- Accredited program of study – Recognized diploma
- Qualified lecturers and professors with many years of work experience
- Language of instruction: Greek
- Evening classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are a Cypriot citizen or a citizen of a member state of the European Union, you have lived with your family in Cyprus for the last 5 years and have an annual gross family income of up to €59,000, you may be eligible to receive the Cyprus Government Student Sponsorship of up to €3.420 / year. You can find out if you are eligible for the sponsorship by contacting officers of the College. The College officers are on hand to help you prepare your application for the sponsorship.
Of course, for courses that you have successfully completed you can be exempted from corresponding or related courses. Based on the regulations of the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications, you can transfer credits of up to 50% of the total credits of your program of study you will be studying. This means that for bachelor’s degree that bears 240 ECTS you may transfer up to 120 ECTS.
Yes. After you successfully complete this accredited program of study, you can transfer the courses you have successfully completed and continue to a related Bachelor’s degree program of study.
Attending this program does not require knowledge of the subjects of study. Teaching commences with the basics and progresses to the most advanced.