Secretarial studies programs are also called secretarial science, administrative assistant, general office assistant or executive assistant programs. … In a secretarial course you’ll cover several key concepts: Office technology. Keyboard and computer techniques. Basic office procedures.
Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Secretarial Studies in Ghana:
Wa Polytechnic, Wa.
Tamale Polytechnic, Tamale.
Takoradi Polytechnic, Takoradi.
Koforidua Technical University.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
SSSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of D in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D7) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
Alternatively, SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants with passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) in three core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and a minimum of D/C6 in any two (2) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization are eligible to apply.
- MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old at the time of application and must show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which should be five (5) years old at the time of application.
Must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by Koforidua Technical University.
What kind of education is required to be a secretary?
high school diploma Career Requirements
To become a secretary, you need a high school diploma. A college degree is usually not required for general office positions but may be advisable for certain fields, like legal and medical secretaries.
In any position, you will receive on-the-job training to help you get used to office procedures.