Vocational Course - Office Management and Secretarial Practice (B.Com)

Practical training in office organisation, records, correspondence and secretarial duties.

6 MonthsDuration 5Chapters21Topics

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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Office and Office Organisation 4 topics

Meaning and functions of an office
Office layout: open and private offices
Office environment and furniture
Role of the office manager

02Records Management and Filing 5 topics

Importance of records
Filing methods: horizontal and vertical
Classification: alphabetical, numerical, subject, geographical
Indexing
Retention and disposal of records, e-filing

03Mail and Correspondence 4 topics

Inward mail handling and inward register
Outward mail, dispatch register and peon book
Routine office letters and e-mail
Courier and speed post

04Secretarial Practice 4 topics

Qualities and duties of a secretary
Diary and appointment management
Notice, agenda and minutes of meetings
Travel and event arrangements

05Office Machines and E-Office 4 topics

Computer, printer, scanner and photocopier
Office software
E-office and digital files
Data security, backup and digital signature

About

You will be able to

Explain the functions of a modern office and plan a suitable office layout
Maintain records using proper filing, indexing and classification methods
Handle inward and outward mail and draft routine office correspondence
Perform secretarial duties: diary, appointments, notice, agenda and minutes of meetings
Use office machines and e-office tools while keeping data safe

Who it is for

B.Com students (General and Accounting & Taxation streams) of Semester 2 under the UP State Universities NEP 2020 syllabus
Students aiming for office assistant, secretary, front desk and clerical jobs

What you need

Basic English and computer typing skills are helpful

Questions

Is this course practical?

Yes. Students practise filing, registers, letters, notices and minutes, and the trainer marks each task.

Which jobs can I get after this?

It helps for office assistant, receptionist, secretary and back-office jobs in firms, schools and offices.

Which syllabus does the course follow?

It follows the UP State Universities NEP 2020 common minimum syllabus for B.Com. Where your own university's syllabus differs, the centre teaches as per your university syllabus and papers.