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Program Overview

The Part-Time Evening Diploma in Office Administration & Technologies at DBS equips professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in modern office environments. The program focuses on six key areas, including office communication, IT applications, and marketing management. Through practical instruction and hands-on exercises, students gain the tools and expertise to enhance workplace efficiency and advance their careers in business and administration.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Part-Time Evening Diploma in Office Administration & Technologies at DBS aims to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to work efficiently and effectively in a modern office environment. The program focuses on six key areas of office administration, with a particular emphasis on utilizing information technology applications.

Objectives:

• Equip students with key skills and knowledge transferable to any office management position.
• Enhance workplace efficiency and increase job satisfaction.
• Provide insight into the significance of marketing and digital media management.
• Improve the ability to use current office software applications.

Program Description:

This practical program offers instruction in various office management and administration functions, with a focus on utilizing key information technology applications. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of the essential skills and tools needed to manage an office effectively.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Office Communication Skills: This module covers communication skills, networked communication applications, planning, budgeting, project planning, and teamwork.
• Information Technology Applications: This module equips students with practical digital skills, including collaborative technologies, creating documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Human Resource Management: This module provides an overview of HRM, current trends, and foundational tools for managing human resources.
• Project Management: This module covers project management and planning skills, including budgeting and purchasing.
• Office Administration Skills: This module focuses on practical skills needed in a modern office environment, including file management, email management, accounting, and diary management.
• Marketing and Digital Media Management: This module explores the skills and knowledge required for effective marketing planning and management, including case studies and practical examples.

Structure:

The program is offered part-time over one academic year. Students engage with weekly topics through presentations, lab work, and guided discussion, reinforced by case studies and group work. Moodle is used to facilitate student engagement with resources and provide an interactive learning space.

Course Schedule:

• Offered as a part-time program over one academic year.
• Classes are held one evening per week, from 6:15 pm to 9:30 pm.
• Next intake: January 2024.

Assessment:

• In-class exercises are heavily emphasized to develop practical skills.
• Each module has a specific assessment method:
• Office Communication Skills: group presentation (100%)
• Information Technology Applications: practical lab project (100%)
• Human Resource Management: individual written assignment (100%)
• Project Management: individual written assignment (100%)
• Office Administration Skills: individual written assignment (100%)
• Marketing and Digital Media Management: group project (100%)

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a combination of teaching methods, including:
• Short faculty-led presentations
• Lab work
• Guided discussion
• Case studies
• Group work
• Moodle is used as a platform for student engagement and interaction with resources.

Careers:

• Upon completion, graduates will have the knowledge and skills to work in various business and administrative roles.
• The program is suitable for both those seeking to understand basic office management processes and those aiming for further study.
• Graduates may find employment in positions such as:
• Office Manager
• Administrative Assistant
• Customer Service Representative
• Data Entry Clerk
• Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
• Marketing Assistant

Other:

• The program is not part of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
• Students who complete the program will be eligible for exemptions at Level 1 of some of the Evening Business and Marketing (Hons) Degree programs at DBS.
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