Associate Degree in Office Management and Administration

Program Description

The Associate Degree in Office Management and Administration is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to manage modern office environments and support effective organizational operations. The programme combines office administration, management, human resource management, leadership, information technology, and financial procedures to prepare learners for a wide range of administrative and organizational roles.

Throughout the programme, learners develop an understanding of organizational design, management of learning and development, leadership, employee engagement, and human capital management. The curriculum also emphasizes resource planning and allocation, office management fundamentals, financial operations, and the effective use of information technology in professional office settings.

In addition to developing administrative and managerial capabilities, the programme strengthens learners’ academic communication, English language, and professional writing skills. These competencies support effective workplace communication, decision-making, problem-solving, record management, and coordination of organizational activities.

By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the programme prepares graduates to contribute confidently to the efficiency, productivity, and professional performance of offices and organizations across both public and private sectors.

Course Information

MNQF Level:              6

Intake Months:          January / June / September

Credits:                       240

Study Mode:               Full Time

Duration:                     2 Years

Delivery Mode:           Face to Face / E-Learning

Medium:                      English

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
  • Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.

Alternative Entry

  • 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated) AND
  • Successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
  • 20 years old AND
  • Completion of secondary school AND
  • 2 years of relevant work experience AND
  • Successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program.

Program Modules

Year 1

Semester 1

MGMT502    –   Management of Learning and Development

LANG501     –    Essential English for Academic Purposes

HRMT502    –    International Human Resource Management

Semester 2

MGMT508   –    Organization Design and Management

MGMT503   –    Leadership Management

HRMT501    –    Employee Engagement

Year 2

Semester 3

LANG601    –    Academic writting Essentials

HRMT602    –   Resource Planning and Allocation in the Organization

MGMT606   –    Fundamentals of Office Management

Semester 4

ITEC601       –    Information Technology for Office Professionals

HRMT607    –    Human Capital Management

AFMT602    –    Financial Operation and Procedures

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Associate Degree in Office Management and Administration can pursue a variety of administrative, office management, human resource, and organizational support roles in public and private sector organizations. The knowledge and practical skills gained through the programme prepare learners to contribute to efficient office operations, employee coordination, resource management, and professional workplace administration.

Potential career opportunities include:

  • Office Administrator

  • Office Manager

  • Administrative Officer

  • Executive Assistant

  • Personal Assistant

  • Administrative Coordinator

  • Human Resource Assistant

  • Human Resource Coordinator

  • Operations Assistant

  • Project Administrative Assistant

  • Records and Information Management Officer

  • Finance and Administration Assistant

  • Customer Service and Administrative Officer

  • Secretary / Executive Secretary

Graduates may find employment in government offices, educational institutions, private companies, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other administrative and corporate environments. The programme also provides a foundation for further studies in business management, human resource management, office administration, and related disciplines.

Course Fee

Registration:   500 MVR

Monthly:          2, 500 MVR

Total:               60, 000 MVR