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DISS Diploma

Diploma In Secretarial Studies

Diploma In Secretarial Studies (DISS) is a 1-year diploma course in School of Business, studied online, examined by Finstock Evarsity College. The full fee is KES 111,000.

Overview

Diploma in Secretarial Studies

(DISS)

Course Description

The Diploma in Secretarial Studies Course offered at Finstock Evarsity College is a 12 month online program examined by Finstock Evarsity College. A certificate of completion is issued upon completion of the course

. The program is a  12  months long course delivered online, students with (C-) grade are eligible for the course. Fees can be paid in lump sum or in installment.

This program is directly relevant to the needs of the modern office environment and helps students develop skills and abilities for successful careers in responsible secretarial positions. The course is intended to equip the trainees with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them perform secretarial duties in organizations.

A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried employment or self-employment. To achieve this objective, units such as Entrepreneurship, communication skills, life skills and information communication technology have been included in addition to the core units.

 

What students get to learn

The course is obligated to teach students on how to be secretaries, equipping them with tasks that will enable them as secretaries, independently assume the administrative tasks necessary to support managers and professionals. Their responsibilities vary according to the type and size of the company they work for.

 

Mode of Delivery

Home and/or office-based media employing a variety of self-instructional electronic and online self-study materials, such as; written self-instructional study modules, online interactive devices and self-tests, cloud-based content, videos of lectures mediated technical learning materials e.g., audiovisual and e-learning materials.

 

Career prospects for students

  • Assistant office administrator
  • Secretary
  • Corporate office receptionist
  • Executive assistant
  • Legal secretary

 

Why students need to study this course.

  • helps the students to know/understand the practice and procedures of the modern-day office
  • Project and administrative management
  • Improves on your CV
  • Students to get skills, procedures and methods of work to be performed by the secretary
  • High demand in term of career opportunities

 

 

What we offer

Finstock Evarsity College offers a wide range of affordable online courses that are geared towards job creation as well as employment. Our courses and product offerings are categorized as online college based, degree programs, freemium courses and premium resources.

Both freemium and premium online courses come with certificates of completion and you can register instantly and begin studying at your convenience.

Discover the right way to do diploma in secretarial studies by enrolling for an Online Course at Finstock Evarsity college. Make an immediate impact. Gain the knowledge, tools and insights to meet your needs. Experience unique and intimate online learning designed and led by world-class faculty who share their own ground-breaking research. Listen to the advice of the best. Participate in training sessions with industry experts to learn more about your career options. Take classes with students from all over the world. Join us at Finstock Evarsity College for the best learning experience.

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The courses are affordable and payable in convenient installments.

 

 

 

What you will study

SEMESTER 1

Module I

Computerized Document Processing I

Shorthand I

Economics

Information Communication Technology Paper 1& 2

Secretarial Duties

Communication 1

Entrepreneurship –Business Plan

SEMESTER 2

Module II

Computerized Document Processing 2

Accounting

Entrepreneurship –Business Plan

Shorthand II

Communication Skills II

Information Communication Technology Paper 1& 2

Communication Skills II

Commercial and Administrative Law

 

SEMESTER 3

Module III

Computerized Document Processing III

Shorthand III

Office Administration and Management

Information Communication Technology III  Paper 1& 2

Statistics

1st year, 1st trimester

  1. DISS101 Computerized Document Processing
  2. DISS102 Introduction To Data Science For Secretarial Studies
  3. DISS103 Information Communication Technology
  4. DISS104 Communication
  5. DISS106 Secretarial Duties
  6. DISS107 Entrepreneurship _Business Plan
  7. DISS108 Economics

1st year, 2nd trimester

  1. DISS201 Office Productivity Software Applications
  2. DISS202 Accounting
  3. DISS203 Introduction To AI For Secretarial Studies
  4. DISS204 Professional Business Communication
  5. DISS205 Advanced Office Technologies And Automation
  6. DISS206 Commercial And Administrative Law

1st year, 3rd trimester

  1. DISS301 Advanced Document Management Systems
  2. DISS302 Advanced AI For Sectretarial Studies
  3. DISS303 Office Administration And Management
  4. DISS304 Emerging Technologies In Office Administration
  5. DISS305 Statistics

Fees

ItemAmount
RegistrationKES 1,000
AdministrationKES 5,000
Internal examsKES 15,000
TuitionKES 90,000
TotalKES 111,000

Paying in instalments

All fees are payable in a lump sum or in instalments. The course runs over 3 trimesters, and each trimester's fee can be paid in 3 instalments.

TrimesterTotal per trimester
Trimester 1KES 37,000 ($ 370)
Trimester 2KES 37,000 ($ 370)
Trimester 3KES 37,000 ($ 370)
TotalKES 111,000 ($ 1,110)

The trimester fee of KES 37,000 ($ 370) is payable in 3 instalments of KES 12,333.33 ($ 123.33).

Requirements

Entry requirements

C-

Practical requirements

The cost of practicals, internships or industrial requirements is KES 30,000 ($ 300) and only applies to courses that require practicals.

Good to know

  • All Fees are payable in installements, for details check FAQs.
  • Digital (downloadable) certificates are available. Printing and shipping of hardcopy certificate can be done at a cost of KES 2,000 ($ 20).

Instructors

  • GIFT KITHOME KALENGA
  • NAOMI NYAKERARIO ONKUNDI
  • BENSON HURIA KARUMBA
  • EMMAH GATHONI KIMANI
  • JAMES MBURU KIMANI
  • FIONA KANINI MALONZA

Frequently asked questions

The Diploma In Secretarial Studies is a diploma programme for advanced secretarial practice, office administration, communication and digital workplace support. It is listed by Finstock Evarsity College under CourseID DISS.

The Diploma In Secretarial Studies is suitable for learners seeking practical knowledge and career development in this field. Beginners may apply if they meet the stated entry requirement.

The entry requirement for the Diploma In Secretarial Studies is KCSE grade C- or an equivalent qualification.

The Diploma In Secretarial Studies takes 12 months and is organised into 3 trimesters.

The total fee for the Diploma In Secretarial Studies is KES 111,000. Flexible payment is available at KES 37,000 per trimester, with each trimester payable in three installments of KES 12,333.33.

Yes. The Diploma In Secretarial Studies is offered online. Online learners use digital study materials, self-tests and tutor-supported learning.

In the Diploma In Secretarial Studies, you will study document processing, ICT, communication, secretarial duties, accounting, office software, AI and automation, business law, document management, office administration, emerging technologies and statistics.

The Diploma In Secretarial Studies can support opportunities such as executive assistant, office administrator, legal secretary, corporate receptionist, senior secretary and administrative coordinator. Eligibility for regulated or specialised roles depends on any additional licensing, experience and employer requirements.

After the Diploma In Secretarial Studies, learners may progress to a related degree or higher qualification in office administration, business management, communication or human-resource management, subject to admission requirements.

The Diploma In Secretarial Studies at Finstock Evarsity College provides flexible study, practical learning content and tutor support. The published fee can be paid flexibly, and successful learners receive a certificate of completion.

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  • MIRIAM NAFTAL MOLLEL
    Tanzania ·

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Secretarial course is a very good course and I realy apreciate to meet a good tutor who make me to  like the course more to be honest I did not get  any challenge on that period of learning.Thank you so much once again I just give you five stars 

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