DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES

The entry grade is C-

Duration of 3 terms

The tuition fees per term is 19,500/=

The examination Body is KNEC

The course has the following module

(i) Module I

The module has the following units;

  • Computerized Document Processing I
  • Shorthand I
  • Communication Skills I
  • Secretarial duties
  • Economics
  • Business Plan
  • Information Communication Technology

(ii) Module II

The module has the following units;

  • Computerized Document Processing II
  • Shorthand II
  • Communication skills II
  • Accounting
  • Commercial and Administrative Law
  • Information Communication Technology II

(iii) Module III

The module has the following units

  • Computerized Document Processing III
  • Shorthand III
  • Office Administration and Management
  • Statistics
  • Information Communication technology III
  • Project

OBJECTIVE

The trainee should be able to;

  • Attain document production standards for mailable work within specific time limits.
  • Demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in running an office.
  • Appreciate the role of effective communication in running an office.
  • Appreciate the importance of computerized document processing as a skill for vocational and personal use.
  • Develop organizational capabilities essential for efficiency.