Diploma in Office Management and Technology (BA118)

The programme of diploma in office management and technology offered by the faculty of business management, uitm,  focuses on the office administration of any organization, with emphasis on office procedures, office management, office automation, office competencies, communication, personality development, and second as well as third language. 

Students enrolling in the programme would have a great learning experience since they will be trained and guided in a friendly environment. The programme has been recognized by various industries since it was first offered, and this reflects the importance of office administration and management in all types of organizations. As such, the programme is offered as a full-time as well as a part-time basis. It is a three-year programme which learning activities include lectures, actual problem solving, seminars, internship, and hands-on experience. 

Student graduating from the programme would have promising careers in any organization with excellent opportunities for advancement. Well-prepared graduates will have a choice of positions such as Executive Officer, Personal Assistant and Executive Secretary.

This program covers

• Office Management
• Office Procedures
• Office Automation
• Malay Language for Office Management
• Document Processing
• Executive Note-Taking
• Records Management for Office Professionals
• Office Software Applications

Study Plan
Semester 1

• Co-curriculum I
• Fundamentals of Islam
• Integrated Language Skills: Listening
• Business Mathematics
• Personality Development
• Document Processing I
• Office Administration I

Semester 2

• Co-curriculum II
• Islamic Thought & Civilization
• Integrated Language Skills: Reading
• Malay Language for Office Management
• Interpersonal Communication for Office Professionals
• Document Processing II
• Office Administration II

Semester 3

• Co-curriculum III
• Islam & Management
• Integrated Language Skills: Writing
• Public Speaking
• Executive Note-taking
• Records Management for Office Professionals
• Foundation Mandarin I

Semester 4

• Computer & Information Processing
• English for Workplace Communication
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
• Office Software Applications
• Behaviour in Organizations
• Foundation Mandarin II

Semester 5

• Introduction to Financial Accounting & Reporting
• Information & Research Skills for Office Professionals
• Organizing Events
• Office Simulation
• Principles of Corporate Compliance
• Administrative Office Management

Career Prospect

• Manufacturing
• Banking
• Business
• Services
• Entrepreneurship

Study Prospect

• Business Economics
• Customer Service Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Finance
• Health Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Insurance
• International Business
• Islamic Banking
• Marketing
• Office Systems Management
• Operations Management
• Retail Management
• Transport

Opportunities for Further Studies

• Holders of this diploma can proceed into the Bachelor of Office System Management program at the Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Graduates can also further their studies at any local or foreign universities.