Office Administration and Secretarial Studies

2 years/120 ECTS, Diploma

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Accredited Programme by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CY.Q.A.A.)
Government Grant up to €3.420 for each year of study (with income criteria)

The role of the secretary has been upgraded in recent years and this has created the need for proper theoretical education and practical training of students so that they meet the technological requirements of a modern work environment. This programme provides the necessary resources for successful and efficient employment in businesses, organisations in the public, semi-private and private sectors.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can gain employment in most of the major business areas, in particular, the banks, insurance companies, finance houses, computer companies and the public service.

Programme’s Purpose, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure


Semester 1
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Office Organisation	3	6
Greek Typing I	4	6
English Typing I	4	6
Basic Concepts of Computers and Internet	2	4
Public Relations Principles	2	4
Greek for Business	2	4
TOTAL	17	30


Semester 2
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Office Management	3	6
Greek Typing II	4	6
English Typing II	4	6
Text Editing	2	4
Marketing Principles	2	4
Basic Accounting Concepts	2	4
TOTAL	17	30


Semester 3
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Financial Transactions	3	6
Greek Typing III	4	6
English Typing III	4	6
Spreadsheets	2	4
Computerized Accounting	2	4
English for Business	2	4
TOTAL	17	30


Semester 4
SUBJECTS	P.P.W*	ECTS
Introduction to Business Management	2	4
Greek Typing IV	4	6
English Typing IV	4	6
Presentations	2	4
Website Development and Management	2	4
Practical Training	5**	6
TOTAL	19	30

* P. P. W: Periods per week. Duration: 55 minutes

Programme Syllabi

Office organization
The aim of the course is to teach students how the office in businesses or organizations operates, the methods of filing, and the necessary equipment used in an office.

Greek Typing I
The course is designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing I
The course is designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Basic Concepts of Computers and Internet
The course aims to help students understand the basic concepts of computer science. in terms of hardware and software and its use in daily life, data storage, operating system core functions and its relation to other applications.

Public Relations Principles
The course aims to introduce, describe, explain and analyze the functions of public relations in the modern social and business environment.

Greek for Business
The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the writing skills in Greek language depending on the type of document both in their working and social daily life.

Office Management
This course aims to enable students to understand and apply the procedures and the various methods of managing the office of a business or of an organization.

Greek Typing II
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing II
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Text Editing
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the use of a computer-based word processing application to perform daily tasks related to the creation, formatting and completion of documents ready for distribution.

Marketing Principles
The main objective of this course is to present the most important issues related to marketing in the modern business environment and to emphasize the value of the "customer-centred" culture that should characterize every business or organization.

Basic Accounting Concepts
The objective of the course is for students to acquire basic knowledge in Accounting.

Financial Transactions
The aim of the course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in organizing and conducting wholesale and retail trade, the process and formalities related to domestic and foreign sales, the organization and operation of banks and insurance companies.

Greek Typing III
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing III
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Spreadsheets
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the use of spreadsheets and their applications in a computer.

Computerized Accounting
The purpose of this course is to train students in the functions of the computerized accounting system.

English for Business
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the English composition of various documents that deal with their everyday work and social life.

Introduction to Business Management
The course aims to help students develop a structured conceptual background that enables them to understand businesses and organizations, along with the management of financial organizations.

Greek Typing IV
The Greek Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in Greek using the blind system.

English Typing IV
The English Typing Courses are designed to help students progress gradually and correctly type various commercial and other type of documents in English using the blind system.

Presentations
The course aims to train students in computer software for online presentations

Website Development and Management
The aim of the course is to teach students the basic concepts of internet, websites, names and accessibility as well as how to design and develop a website with default thematic direction and specific purpose and functions.

Practical Training
The purpose of the Practical Training is the practical application of the knowledge gained during the studies. The Practical training takes place in College-approved companies / organizations and is inspected by the course instructor.

Academic Staff

Coordinator of the Programme: Marina Konstantinou

Office: 5 Kallipolis Avenue, 1055 Nicosia

Tel.: 00357 22875737, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Employment status: Full-time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: Greek and English Typing

Programmes of Study: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies

Brief Curriculum Vitae: Mrs Xanthia Argyrou is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since 2022. She studied at University of Cyprus History and Archaeology - Archaeology. At the same time, she studied Acting Art at the Vladimiros Kavkaridis Drama School. She holds a diploma in Intermediate and Advanced Greek Typing, as well as in English Typing. In addition, she holds a diploma in Greek Shorthand with a speed of 110 W.P.M. Since 2015 she has been working at the KIMOLIA Theater Workshop and at the University of Cyprus as a theater teacher for students. Since 2017 she has been teaching courses in her specialty to children and adults.
Employment status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: Greek Language and History

Programmes of Study: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Journalism with Public Relations

Brief Curriculum Vitae: Ifigenia Chrysanthou is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since 2022. She graduated the Department of Classical Studies and Philosophy of the University of Cyprus (2010) and holds a certificate of completion of compulsory courses of the Interdepartmental Postgraduate Program (Departments: Byzantine-Modern Greek Studies and History-Archaeology) of Byzantine Studies of the University of Cyprus with a focus on Byzantine Archaeology (2016).

She is a member of local organizations: Cyprus Youth Diplomacy and The European Cyprus Society.

She participated in the simulation of the Youth Parliament in the year 2017 as a Member of Parliament in the Environment Committee.

In 2019 Mrs Chrysanthous participated in the 1st European Cypriot Youth Parliament as a Member in the Education Committee. She holds a Youth Pass.

She has participated in local conferences concerning the Greek language and local history.

She has organized conferences as Secretary and Vice-President of the Greek Language and Foreign Cultures Group of the University of Cyprus during the years 2014-2017.

She has been awarded titled Youth of Akrotiri - Best District Team as the creator of a voluntary action group in the Let's Do it Cyprus campaign for the team of "Youth of Akrotiri" (Limassol District) (2017-2018) under the auspices of the Environment Commissioner.

She is guider of historical and archaeological sites.

Her interests focus on the study of the residential and sacred topography of the Akrotiri Peninsula and issues of language teaching and local history.

She was involved in amateur theater for years, taking part in amateur theater competitions with the Akrotiri Cultural Club.

At the same time, she teaches pupils, students and those who like to master the mother language and history.

She teaches Pedagogical Principles and Skills and Modern Greek to candidates for Public Examinations.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: ACCOUNTING

Programmes of Study: LOGISTICS, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, PHARMACY ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN)

Short cv: Mr Demetris Demetriou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2015. He is in possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Εducational Leadership and Politics from Cyprus Open University and a Degree (BSc) in Accounting and Finance from University of North Texas. He is an Accounting Lecturer in numerous educational institutions from 1992. Moreover he worked as an Auditor from 1988 to 1991 acquiring significant experience on issues related to his profession. He also participated in numerous seminars whereby, he had the opportunity to enrich his knowledge and improve his skills. He is accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority as an internal trainer.
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Programmes of Study: PHARMACY ASSISTANT (TECHNICIAN), FOUNDATION PROGRAMME, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES

Short cv: Ms Nicoletta Klitou is a Lecturer at KES College since 2018. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Computer and Internet Technologies from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelors' Degree (BSc) in Computer Science from Cyprus College. She has ten years of teaching experience in private and public education. From 2008 to 2011 she worked at the Amphoreas Institute of Computers and from 2012 she collaborates with the Ministry of Education and Culture as an IT Lecturer in a variety of training structures (State Educational Institutes, Training Centers and All-Day Schools) in the education of students under 18 and adults. Previously she worked as an analyst / programmer for Interlife Insurance Ltd (2006-2009). In 2015 she participated in the International Research Program PISA as an external partner of the Pedagogical Institute. She teaches subjects related to Computer Science and is continuously educated about modern trends in education.
Employment status: Full-time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: English Language

Programmes of Study: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Culinary Business Management, Beauty Therapy, Beauty Therapy and Beauty Therapy Units Management, Medical Representatives Management, Culinary Arts, Journalism with Public Relations, Pharmacy Assistant (Technician)

Brief Curriculum Vitae: Ms Thalia Malekou is currently a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006) and a Master of Arts in Education (Special Educational Needs) from Brunel University of London (2008). She has 14 years of experience in teaching young learners and 12 years of experience as a Lecturer at Higher Education Institutions. In addition, she has attended several seminars regarding teaching methods to young learners organized mostly by Cambridge ESOL. She teaches subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Full Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: COMPUTER SCIENCE

Programmes of Study: MEDICAL REPRESENTATIVES, HOTEL MANAGEMENT, OFFICE ADMINISTRATION AND SECRETARIAL STUDIES, CULINARY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Short cv: Ms Sofia Pratzioti is a Lecturer at KES College since 2017. She holds a Master's Degree in International Business from the University of Birmingham and a Master's Degree in Information and Communication Systems from the Open University of Cyprus. Additionally, she holds a Degree in Computer Science from the Ionian University. Since 2010 she works as a Lecturer and collaborates with higher education educational institutions in Cyprus, teaching subjects of her specialty.
Employment Status: Part Time

Position: Lecturer

Specialization: Computer Science

Programmes of Study: Office Administration and Secretarial Studies, Culinary Business Management

Brief Curriculum Vitae: Ms. Eleni Yiangou is a Lecturer at KES COLLEGE since 2022. She holds a Master's Degree in Education, Leadership and Management since 2020 from the Cyprus International Institute of Management and since 2010, a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science from the University of Leeds. Ms. Yiangou is a Certified Training Professional (ECDL - CTP) and she has an advanced level of knowledge in Microsoft Office Productivity Tools, Adobe Photoshop (for Image Editing) and Adobe Dreamweaver (for Web Editing) and Power BI (for Analyzing and Visualizing Data). Additionally, she is certified NLP Trainer and she has successfully delivered presentations related to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to the 3rd PMI Cyprus - PMI - Professional Development Event and the CCS - 5th Distance Learning Session for Trainers.

She has extensive experience in the field of Computing and has worked as Software Engineer - in areas related to analysis, design, development, maintenance and testing of software. As a trainer and software presenter she took the stage and presented to hundreds of people, especially those who worked for Cyprus Government as well as educators and she is currently active as Senior Business Consultant and Lecturer - in the fields of Computer Science and Neuro-Linguistic Programming.