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Philosophy & Development

Philosophy & Development
Department Overview

Philosophy & Development

The Programme is designed to equip student with secretarial / office skills for the purpose of employment in various fields of endeavour. Students of this programme are exposed to courses in their special areas as well as courses in general education. In addition to the acquisition of vocational skills in Office Technonlogy and management, the students are equipped with effective work competencies and social-psychological work skills which are essential in everyday interaction with others. On completion of the programme, graduates should be able to: Write in shorthand for three minutes on varied materials of 1.3 syllabic intensity dictated at 80wpm and transcribe on the typewriter with minimum of 95% accuracy. Type effectively various office jobs and acquire a copying rate of 40wpm on passages not below 1.3 syllabic intensity with 98% accuracy, and fit properly into the office of any organisation and perform professionally, the functions of Secretary and office manager.