B.Voc. (Office Management and Secretarial Practices)
BVC01 B. Voc. (Office Management and Secretarial Practices)
The objective of this programme is to equip the students with a combination of operational and managerial skills, which can be used in offices across a number of industries. It will open job opportunities in the domain of Office Management and Administration.
The course structure is as follows:
Semester I:
(i) Basics of Hindi (Compulsory)
(ii) General Elective courses (two) (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iii) Skill Elective courses (five) (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iv) NSS/NCC/Sports/Cultural Activities (Any one)
(v) Campus Activities
On exit after Sem. I, Certificate (Office Management and Secretarial Practices) will be awarded.
Semester II:
(I) Advanced Hindi (Compulsory)
(ii) General Elective courses (two) (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iii) Skill Elective courses (five) (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iv) NSS/NCC/Sports/Cultural Activities (Any one)
(v) Campus Activities
On exit after Sem. II, Diploma (Office Management and Secretarial Practices) will be awarded.
Second Year/Third Year:
(i) Compulsory Courses :
| Semester III | Environment Science |
| Semester IV | Business Ethics |
| Semester V | Entrepreneurship |
(ii) General Elective courses (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iii) Skill Elective courses (as prescribed in the syllabus)
(iv) Campus Activities
On exit after Sem. IV, Advanced Diploma (Office Management and Secretarial Practices) will be awarded and on completion of all the six semesters, B.Voc. Degree (Office Management and Secretarial Practices) will be awarded.
B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices Overview
“The more practically you’re engaged, the more successful you will be.”
The primary aim of B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices is to acquaint students with knowledge in the areas of Business Communication, Office Automation, Secretarial Practices, Office Documentation, Layout Management, Business Laws, etc. This programme focuses to impart exposure to industry-specific vocational skills and knowledge through various project work and Internships to make them industry ready.
What is B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices?
B.Voc. is a full-time three years Bachelor of Vocational degree Course that students can take after completing their basic Education (10+2). It has a wide range of streams. It is more focused on the application aspect rather than the theoretical aspect which provides adequate skills that help candidates to have the relevant skills relating to office management. B.Voc. courses were introduced by UGC to equip the students with relevant skills and knowledge that could prepare them job-ready.
B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practice is offered after the 12th standard. It is an undergraduate course. This B.Voc. program focuses on administrative work like Records Keeping, documentation, Automation, etc. After the completion of this course, one can be able to find administrative opportunities in offices, and MNCs worldwide.
Though B.Voc. is a vocational degree programme, it is considered a full-fledged three years bachelor’s degree. B.Voc.. is a Bachelor-level degree specified by the UGC under section 22(3) of UGC Act, 1956, be recognised at par with the other bachelor-level degrees for competitive exams conducted by Union / State Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, or other such bodies where the eligibility criteria are “Bachelor Degree in any discipline”.
Course type | Bachelor of Vocation |
Course Name | B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices |
Duration of Course | 3 Years |
Eligibility Criteria | Passed 10+2 |
Award Duration | Duration& Semester | National Skill Qualification Framework |
Certificate | 6 months | 4 |
Diploma | 1 year | 5 |
Advanced Diploma | 2 year | 6 |
B. Voc. Degree | 3 year | 7 |
Objectives:
This Programme aware students of the basic concepts and provide knowledge of all the subjects covered in this. The prime objective of this programme is to prepare the students with a combination of operational and managerial skills, which further can be used in any sector worldwide. It will provide job opportunities in the area of Office Management and Administration.
B.Voc. (Office Management and Secretarial Practices.) Course Curriculum-
B.Voc. Programme is of three years duration divided into six semesters. The course curriculum of B.Voc. is industry-based and contains about 30% General education (theory) and 70% vocational training (practical) components. This means that apart from studying the regular curriculum, all students need to undergo industrial training or project work for at least four to eight weeks every semester. This Programme integrates National Skill Qualified Framework within the curriculum to increase employability and meet the industry requirement. The students opting B.Voc. Banking and Financial Services will study the following subjects in all six semesters. A list of semester wise Course titles is given below:
Semester I
Paper Code | Title | Paper Type | Total Hours | Hour s/ Wee k | Credits | Total Credit s | |
AOMS 101 | General Hindi | General Compulsory | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
COMS 101 | Elements of the English Language | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
COMS 102 | Business Organization | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 101 | Office Communication | Skill Elective | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
SOMS 102 | Office Automation and keyword Practices | Skill Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 103 | Elements of Computers Application | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 104 | Stenography Practices-I | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 105 | Life Skills –I | Skill Elective | Project | 180 | 12 | 6 | |
30 | |||||||
Semester II
Paper Code | Title | Paper Type | Total Hours | Hours/ Week | Credits | Total Credits | |
AOMS 201 | Advanced Hindi | General Compulsory | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
COMS 201 | Communicative English | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
COMS 202 | Book Keeping & Accountancy | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 201 | Fundamentals of Management | Skill Elective | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
SOMS 202 | Secretarial Practices | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 203 | Stenography Practices -II | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 204 | Life Skills-II | Skill Elective | Project | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 205 | Internship and Viva- Voce | Skill Elective | Internship | 180 | 12 | 6 | |
30 | |||||||
Semester III
Paper Code | Title | Paper Type | Total Hours | Hours/ Week | Credits | Total Credits | |
AOMS 301 | Entrepreneurship | General Compulsory | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
COMS 301 | Business and Office Correspondence | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
COMS 302 | Organizational Behavior | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 301 | Tally Solutions | Skill Elective | Practical | 60 | 4 | 2 | |
SOMS 302 | Office Documentation and Record Management | Skill Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 303 | Public Relations | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 304 | Keyboard Typing Practices—I | Skill Elective | Project | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 305 | Professional Practices -I | Skill Elective | Internship | 180 | 12 | 6 | |
30 | |||||||
Semester IV
Paper Code | Title | Paper Type | Total Hours | Hours/ Week | Credits | Total Credits | |
AOMS 401 | Environmental Science | General Compulsory | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
COMS 401 | Advanced Communicative English | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
COMS 402 | Managing People | General Elective | Theory | 60 | 4 | 4 | |
SOMS 401 | Customer Relationship Management | Skill Elective | Theory | 30 | 2 | 2 | |
SOMS 402 | Office Equipments & Layout Management | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 403 | Keyboard Typing Practices –II | Skill Elective | Practical | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 404 | Professional Practices -II | Skill Elective | Project | 120 | 8 | 4 | |
SOMS 405 | Internship and Viva- Voce | Skill Elective | Internship | 180 | 12 | 6 | |
30 | |||||||
Scope:
B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practice is a good prospect to consider for. As the course is dynamic, it will help you gain insight into business communication, computer application, secretarial practice, office management, etc. Post your course you can work in MNCs, offices, hospitals, hotels, etc., and roles as an executive assistant, office secretary, etc.
Career Prospects
Career prospects after completion of this Programme are :
- Office Managers
- Executive Assistants
- Personal Secretary
- Administrative Officer
- Enquiry Desk Executives
- Record-Keeping Managers
- Division Clerks
Students Exposure
After the successful completion of this course, students can gain exposure and can excel in the administrative department of any sector.
- Industry and Job oriented Vocational Program
- Skill Development + Industry Exposure+ Desirable Jobs
- Need Driven Flexi Program with multiple entry and exit options
- Value creation and value addition through grooming +Skill Development+ Academics+ On Job Training.
- Work Readiness and flexibility to take a break after completion of the first or second year of graduation.
Course Outcome
Develop vocational skills in Business communication, Office Automation, Secretarial Practices, Office Documentation, Layout Management, Business Laws, etc. through internships in the industries. Acquire Management skills and Personality Development, develop communication skills and learn documentation. B.Voc. Office Management and Secretarial Practices can find jobs in the administration department as Office Managers, Executive Assistants, Personal Secretary, Administrative Officers, Enquiry Desk Executives, Record Keeping managers, Division Clerks, etc.
B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices @ IISU
IIS (Deemed to be University) aims to maintain academic excellence. UGC-approved B.Voc. Programme in Office Management and Secretarial Practices offered by IISU is focused on providing every candidate with relevant skills related to administrative work in the industry. The infrastructure at IIS (deemed to be University) provides a platform for all academic and co-curricular endeavours as per the norms and standards prescribed by the UGC and other concerned regulatory bodies.
Department of Human Resource Management offering B.Voc. in Office Management and Secretarial Practices have a diverse mix of faculties with varying levels of knowledge and proficiency. They have expertise in the areas of management, Human Resources, communication, and soft skills, documentation and record keeping, etc. To provide a mutually beneficial teacher-student engagement, faculty members act as student advisers and mentors.
IISU has a full-fledged Training Placement & Counselling Cell that oversees the complete planning and execution of career counselling, career counselling, and job opportunities for IIS (Deemed to be University) students. The cell conducts seminars by professionals on employment opportunities in the administrative department of any sector. In semesters II, IV, and VI candidates go for internships in the industry. Various firms visit the campus regularly for placement. Some of the major recruiters are Jaipur Rugs, Hotel Clarks Amer, Staffin solutions, Flying Mind, etc.
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