Diploma in E-Secretaryship
UNITAR International University Johor Bahru · Johor Bahru, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in E-Secretaryship introduces a wide range of core skills in secretaryship, administration and IT, preparing you for roles such as secretary, office administrator, or management staff.
Students also develop interpersonal communication, office management, teamwork, and report writing skills, so you can work effectively in administration roles and add value to an organisation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds core secretaryship and administration fundamentals through Administrative Office Management.
- Develops computer-based productivity skills with Advanced PC Competency and Introduction to Information Technology.
- Strengthens communication foundations using Basic English, Business English, and Business Negotiations.
- Introduces core working documentation through Document Processing and Software Application.
- Develops professional office delivery through Professional Office Procedures, Professional Outlook & Etiquette, and Public Relations.
- Improves productivity and accuracy skills through Keyboarding, Text Transcription Skills, and Advanced PC Competency-related application.
- Builds work-ready business knowledge with Contemporary Business, Business Mathematics, Database Fundamentals, and E-Book keeping Skills.
- Supports real work readiness with On the Job Training and continued report/problem-solving development via E-Communication Skills and Critical and Creative Thinking.
- Consolidates workplace-ready e-secretarial practice through E-Communication Skills and Effective Communication Skills/Principles of Moral & Ethics.
- Applies communication and office management competencies using Business English, Intermediate English, and report-writing-focused activities.
- Builds practical workplace readiness via the continuation of On the Job Training.
- Completes the program with professional workplace operations coverage including Web Essentials and Administrative Office Management.
Curriculum
Diploma in E-Secretaryship (8 semesters). Official page provides module names in the course structure, but no credits/credit hours table is published on the same official program page.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Course structure (Semester 1 allocation not published) | Administrative Office Management | ||
| Advanced PC Competency | ||||
| Bahasa Kebangsaan | ||||
| Semester 2 | Course structure (Semester 2 allocation not published) | Basic English | ||
| Business English | ||||
| Business Mathematics | ||||
| Total | All modules listed in course structure (credits not published on the official program page) | |||
Career outcomes
- You can pursue roles such as Secretary, Personal Assistant, Executive Secretary, Administrative Assistant, and Business Executive using practical secretarial and administration skills taught in this diploma.
- You graduate with office management capability combined with IT and digital document skills, helping you add immediate value in administration teams.
- Your training includes key communication and business competencies, supporting stronger interactions with clients, colleagues, and internal stakeholders in an office setting.
- You build work-ready professionalism through modules covering office procedures, workplace etiquette, and professional outlook alongside continuous skill development.
- You gain exposure to real workplace practices through On the Job Training, helping you better understand everyday administration workflows.
- You develop problem-solving and teamwork abilities, which supports progression from support roles toward more responsibility in administrative and business operations.
Employability rate
For graduates of secretarial and office administration roles in Malaysia, employability is typically around 78% and unemployment around 22%, reflecting ongoing demand for capable administrative and support staff across private and public organisations.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook when you build strong computer, communication, and office-procedures competency during your diploma.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification equivalent to SPM | International applicants: you may be considered if you have SPM with at least credit in THREE subjects, or other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. |
| Other recognised qualifications | International applicants may also be considered with SKM Level 3 in the related field, or a Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in the related field with at least CGPA of 2.00, or a pass in STPM with at least Grade C (GP 2.0) in any subject, or a pass in STAM with at least Grade Maqbul. |
Language requirements
UNITAR accepts evidence of English proficiency for admission of international applicants. If you do not have IELTS/TOEFL, you may be required to take the UNITAR English Placement Test.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 22500 / total program | Total tuition fee shown on the official programme page applies to local students only. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must show they can cover tuition and living expenses as part of the student pass and visa processing requirements in Malaysia. UNITAR’s international student process involves submitting documents for student pass/visa processing after you receive an acceptance offer.
- UNITAR acceptance/offer letter documentation and related student pass/visa processing documents
- Certified evidence of English proficiency (if applicable) and certified copies of academic qualifications (if applicable)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | Start early and prepare your documents before the semester intake | Start early and prepare your documents before the semester intake | Start early and prepare your documents before the semester intake |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | January - Winter intake | May - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international entry documents
Review the programme entry requirements and ensure your school-leaving or other equivalent qualification is recognised. If you have English test results (for example IELTS/TOEFL), prepare certified copies. If you do not have IELTS/TOEFL, plan to take the UNITAR English Placement Test when required.
Submit the UNITAR application for the programme
Complete the application form through UNITAR’s international admissions process during the intake period. Upload your academic certificates/transcripts and English proficiency evidence where applicable. After your application is processed, wait for your acceptance/offer letter decision from the university.
Complete acceptance steps and visa/pass processing
Once acceptance is confirmed, UNITAR requires you to obtain a Student Visa for the duration of your studies. UNITAR’s international office will submit documents to EMGS for the Visa Approval Letter (VAL), and you will be notified once approved. Prepare the required documents for visa processing, including certified copies and required paperwork requested by UNITAR for EMGS processing.