Ignou Diploma in Modern Office Practice

Diploma in Modern Office Practice DMOP

About the Programme

Secretaries and Office Assistants play an important and versatile role in the modern office environment. They are expected to have a thorough knowledge of office management and procedures along with excellent communication and organization skills. The current business environment is demanding multi-talented secretaries and office assistants. The DMOP programme has combined conventional practices of Secretaries and Office Assistant’s job with computer-aided management techniques. The programme will generate competent and skilled personnel at the entry-level in any sector of employment.

Programme objectives

After completing the programme, the learner would be able to:

  • Develop competency in Communication Skills
  • Develop proficiency in Stenographic Skills
  • Develop competency in handling office machines
  • Operate PC on window operating system
  • Understand how to manage Office records, filing & indexing, office management methods & practices and inventory control

Eligibility: 10+2 Pass or it’s equivalent

Medium of Instruction: English

Duration: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 3 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions

Fee Structure: Rs. 6,000/- for full programme

Programme Structure:

The programme consists of the following 5 courses which will be delivered in the blended model. Around 40% of the Self Learning Material (SLM) will be available in printed form (particularly courses having practical component) and 60% of the courses will be available in the form of soft copies which can be accessed through email. The theory counselling will be organised through technology-enabled learning support ie. TELS (Gyan Vani, Gyan Darshan, Gyan Dhara and web-based learning etc) and for the practical counselling there will be short term practical sessions which will be held at recognised learner support centres (LSC). Hence the delivery pedagogy is based on printed instructional materials, supported with counselling and multimedia support (optional) for imparting theoretical and conceptual knowledge.

Programme Details:

Course Code Title of the Course Credits Download
BSSI 11 Communication Skills 8
BSSI 12 Computer Skills 6
BSSI 13 Secretarial Practice 4
BSSI 14 Stenographic Skills 8
BSSI 15 Office Procedures 6
Total Credits 32

Regional Centers: Initially the programme will be offered through RC Jaipur and RC Darbhanga.

Job Prospects

The Diploma in Modern Office Practice (DMOP) programme will train the workforce for the following positions.
1. Personal Assistant
2. Private Secretary
3. Stenographers
4. Office Managers
5. Office Executives
6. Executive Assistants
7. Front End Executives
8. Data Entry Operators
9. Computer Operators
10. Self Employment

 

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