This quote sets the tone and foundation for the journey of a student in Office Management as the graduate attributes are very clear through managing every situation well.
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The Undergraduate BA Program consists of three Majors or Courses aiming at holistic development in keeping with the Mission Statement of the College. Office Management is offered as One of the Majors along with English Language and Literature and Psychology in the BA program to make it a combination called EPO. The Department of Office Management serves as a platform to prepare young minds with a positive attitude for excellent performance and success in life. It provides the right nurturing ground to enable students to pursue their future options, be it higher education or taking up a career or starting an entrepreneurial venture.
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Office Management which was started as a UGC restructured Course in 1984 included the vocational component of ‘enhancing employability’ among the students. Though there were many reforms introduced to suit the changing needs of the society, the focus on ‘enhancing employability’ remained the same throughout these years. From Typewriting to MS OFFICE, from Chalk and talk to Internet Blended Learning and Social Media Learning, the Department has transitioned smoothly enabling the learners to be ‘partners in their own learning’ and surge ahead in their careers. Feedback from the Alumnae ‘We were involved in our own learning as we learnt innumerably diverse skills and competencies which now gives us an edge over others’
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The Department of Office Management strives to provide an academic environment that fosters search for new knowledge in a dynamic technological world, through its ‘learn-by-doing’ approach for creating competent professionals and aim for acquiring individual Department Certification. |
MISSION |
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To enhance the students’ knowledge and skills through a creative, holistic and insightful curriculum to handle global challenges placed in local situations, while evolving into resourceful and responsible citizens of India.
The Curriculum for the Three Year Program (6 Semesters), has been designed to enable the students to get an overview of the various aspects related to management knowledge and expertise in related areas to being entrepreneurial as well as giving them an opportunity to specialize in a functional area of management that they would like to pursue in their careers. |
Thrust aspects of the Course: The Course focuses on |
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Developing the students holistically and equipping them to meet the managerial challenges of the 21st century through conceptual clarity, analytical ability and communication competencies.
Inculcating Team spirit to work in teams as a key skill for success in the work-place in future through Team Projects and Presentations
Enhancing the student’s independent thinking and decision making capacity through pedagogical learning techniques like Case study, Brainstorming and Group Discussion, Ad portfolio among varied innovative techniques.
Instilling a spirit of enquiry through research projects and report writing.
Improving their chances of getting a good job through internships, observational study visits and field trips.
Sensitizing the students to the social canvass through outreach initiatives. |
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