CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE SECRETARYSHIP (CES)

Course Structure

The Raffles Secretarial Centre is a school within Olympia College that offers the executive secretarial course. Students will be groomed to possess all the right attributes of a professional secretary and become an asset to any organisation.

The Executive Secretaryship helps develop versatile and multi-talented individuals. Learners will be exposed to a combination of executive skills and knowledge to prepare them for the working environment.

They will also be trained in the mastery of the latest office technological skills. English is given emphasis, as a good command of the language is an undisputed prerequisite in any field.

Personal grooming and deportment are made a part of their training, nurturing secretaries to portray a pleasant personality and disposition as rightfully validated by the industry.

Our future secretaries are also offered with a viable pathway to a Bachelor's degree from international universities at much reduced cost.

Duration

• 1 year 2 months - Full time
  
• 1 year 6 months - Part time

SEMESTERS:

• 3 semesters Full-time
• 4 semesters Part-time
• With an additional 2 months of industrial placement (or practical training)

Entry Requirement

• Pass in SPM with credit in any subject and a pass in English
• Other equivalent qualifications
  
  

Grading & Assessment

• Assignments
• Mid-term examinations
• Group projects
• Written examinations
  
  

Final Award

Certificate in Executive Secretaryship

Awarding Body

Olympia College

Course Benefits

• Comprehensive English language classes
• Reasonably-sized classes, enabling individual attention
• Practical training in a model office
• Exposure to Front Office protocol
• Hands-on management training through the Ladies Executive Club
• Practical training on dealing with VIPs
• Practical sessions on grooming and deportment
• Hands-on make-up sessions
• Public speaking classes
• Constant exposure to the latest office technologies
• Workshop on self-development for personal enhancement
• Classes on speedwriting, as an alternative to shorthand

Modules

MODULES

• Computer Application & Typewriting I
• Speedwriting
• Office Communications I
• English for Office Skills
• Personal Development Workshop

      - Grooming and Telephone Techniques

• Typewriting II
• Book-keeping
• Secretarial Procedures
• Office Communications II
• Public Speaking
• Introduction to Business
• Desktop Publishing
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Industrial Placement

• Bahasa Malaysia
• Moral / Islamic Studies
• Malaysian Studies
  
  

Career Opportunities

From Secretary to Manager
As the nearest person to a manager, a secretarial is normally saddled with a heavy workload, which also includes undertaking managerial duties.
With the right training and knowledge, secretaries are able to carry this task besides assuring employment.

Gone are the days with the perception a secretary will remain as one for the rest of her career days. Career progression is viable and with the right qualification, could take them to the highest level and may consider to major in areas such as business administration, marketing, human resource management or even teaching if they like.

Programme Pathway

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