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Introduction

In this course, students will learn to manage filing systems, organise electronic documents and information systems maintenance. They are expected to perform administrative functions, organise business messages and perform supervisory functions. Besides that, students will learn to assist their superior to plan, organise, monitor, recommend, analyse, conduct and control projects and resources in an organization in accordance to the standards set by the management.

Entry Requirements

SPM/SPMV 1 credit preferably with a pass in BM.

Duration

Full time:

Level 2:- 6 months
Level 3:- 12 months
Level 4:- 15 months

LEVEL 2
  • Organise Computer Filing Systems
  • Set Up Computer System
  • Produce e-documents
  • Presentation Preparation
  • Organise Electronic Database
  • Computer Accessories and Media Inventory
  • Handling e-messages
  • Organise Manual Filing Systems
  • Handling Fax Messages
  • Handling Postage
  • Handle Business Client
  • Handle Business Reservations
LEVEL 3
  • Computer Connectivity
  • Back Up System
  • Electronic File Security
  • Prepare Business Documents
  • Supervise Meeting
  • Monitor Manual Filing System
  • Internal & External Communications
  • Budget Implementation
  • Office Inventory
  • Personal Appraisal
  • Training Needs
  • Travel Arrangement
LEVEL 4
  • Office Security and Safety Procedures
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Job Delegation
  • Handling Staff Issues and Performance
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Manage Office Equipment and Facilities
  • Manage Operations Inventory
  • Information System Security and Operation
  • Departmental Budgeting
  • Information System Procurement
  • Information System Research and Development
  • Manage Special Assignment
  • Liaise with Other Department and Agencies

Career Opportunities

A recent survey by the Association for Computing Machinery established buoyancy in the IT jobs market, exceeding that of the market at the peak of the IT boom, six years ago. Also, throughout the current decade, salaries in this area have increased, year on year. Consequently, knowledge of the state of the art in information systems development, application and management is at a premium in the workplace. This knowledge can be deployed in a range of professional positions, including information systems consultancy, systems analysis and design, and information systems project management. There are also positions in research and education concerned with advanced studies in information systems.

Last Updated on Monday, 12 July 2010 08:38