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CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED SECRETARIES ANDREPORTERSOFNIGERIA

OFFICETECHNOLOGYANDMANAGEMENTEXAMINATIONS

MODULES1,2AND3

REGULATIONSANDSYLLABUSES

(2018–2022)

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HISTORICALBACKGROUND This is toacknowledgethepioneeringeffortsof thosewhoworkeddayandnight tomakeChartered InstituteofCertified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria a reality. In particular we deeply appreciate the indelible efforts,commitmentsanddedicationofmembersandthepioneerAdvisoryCouncilundertheChairmanshipofAlhajiAlikoM.Mohammed,OFRDanIyanMisuaofKaduna.TheAdvisoryCouncilcameattheteethingperiodoftheInstitute(June1986–December1996)andlaidasolidfoundationforimmediateandfuturedevelopment.Itwasduringthatperiod in 1994/95 that the Institute began to conduct single subjects and commercial examinations which wasdiscontinuedin1996tofashionoutamoreresponsiveexaminationcurriculumthatwouldsuitmodernneedsoftheprofession.TheinaugurationoftheGoverningBoardinApril–June1997usheredinapragmaticandenduringstandardizationinwhichgenerationsshallleverageonasoneofthemostresponsible,reliableandwellemancipatedprofessionalbodiesforthosecareeriststhatwererelegatedoverthecenturies.TheGoverningBoardworkedhardtostructurethe syllabus intoModules and Professional examinations. The new structure ensured the standardization of theInstitute’sexaminationstoguaranteeself-reliant,qualitativememberswithdegreelevelatthefinalofModulesandProfessionalExaminationPartI,whilepost-graduatelevelisattainedoncompletionofPEIIFinalwiththreeyears’workexperience.Many successful candidates of the Institute’s examination and certified members have proven to be the bestamongst equal in office technology and general management responsibilities leading some to the zenith ofleadershippositionsasChiefExecutivesincompanies,specialadvisersandcommissionersinthepublicsector.Weencourage CICSR certificate holders to persist and pass through the professional qualifying examination andbecome chartered certifiedmembers. The training schools associatedwith the Institute and numerous certifiedAssociateMembers,distinguishedMembersandprestigiousProfessionalFellows,andothereducationaloutletsareavailabletohelpyoungergenerationsattaintheirgoalsofprofessionalself-realizationSignificantly,we aredeeply grateful to our Founder/first Registrar-General,Mr. SamuelO.A.Ozomah FCSR,whobegantheprocessofformationin1981whichhevigorouslypursuedwithpassionandfinancialzeal.Hewasactivelysupported by Yomi Adewunmi, Amas Okezie, Hyacinth Anyanwu, Joseph Oguma, Daniel Odesina, Louis Ekpah,Matthew. S. Odusanya, Elder Andrew Onofiek Ufot, mni, Prof. Samson Ukpabi, and other countless number ofassociates through thick and thin to bring the Institute to its present status.We thank immensely the NationalExecutive Committee, the Federal Government, and members of Staff for their painstaking inputs in thepreparationoftheInstitute’sprevioussyllabuseswhichformedthebasisforcontinuousdevelopment.ThecurrentrevisedsyllabushasbeenpreparedtosatisfytherequirementsoftheCHARTEREDSTATUSgrantedtheInstitutebyParliamentaryActNo16of2015(NationalAssembly)1. todetermineandreview,fromtimetotimethequalificationsformembershipoftheInstitute,2. toensureprofessionalethics,highstandardandsoundknowledgebymembersoftheInstitute;and3. topromoteandregulatethosestandardswithaviewtoensuringprofessionalexcellenceandharmonyin

thepracticeanddisciplineoftheCharteredCertifiedSecretariesandOfficialVerbatimReportersaswellasthose involved in administrative professions within the ambits of Office Technology and Managementservices.

Thankyou formaking secretarial andofficial verbatim reportingpractice relevant, growandmetamorphose intoofficetechnologyandmanagementinthecomityofrecognizedprofessions.SOAOzomah,FCSRRegistrar/CEOCharteredInstituteofCertifiedSecretariesandReportersWebsite:www.cicsrng.org,Email:icsr204@yahoo.com,icsr205@gmail.com,icsrexams20909@yahoo.com

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CHARTEREDINSTITUTEOFCERTIFIEDSECRETARIESANDREPORTERS

SamuelO.A.Ozomah,FCSR,MNIM,FIDPMRegistrar/CEO

NATIONALSECRETARIAT: 6,AlhajaOluwakemiStreet, AnthonyVillage, P.M.B.038,Shomolu, Lagos, Nigeria. Phone:08034072979,08124579111 08077385221,08077385337 Email:icsr204@yahoomail.com,icsr205@gmail.com Website:www.cicsrng.org ISBN:

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EXPLANATORYNOTEThis syllabus is designed to be used for all categories of potential professionals who intend tobecome registered members of the Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters ofNigeria(CICSR).It means that the syllabus shall be used for the conduct of Office Technology and ManagementExaminationsModules1,2&3oftheInstitute.Reviewofthesyllabusshallbecarriedoutfromtimetotimeastheneedarise.

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FOREWORD

The Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters of Nigeria (CICSR) was founded in1981, incorporated by limited guarantee in 1994 and established by Act of Parliament (NationalAssembly legislation) in 2015. The Institute has the responsibility of regulating secretarial andverbatimreportorialpracticeinNigeriatoconformtoglobalbestpractices.Inabidtocarryoutthisoneroustask,the Institutehasprovidedregulationsfortheconductof itsexaminations.Theseregulationsarefortheguidanceofallstakeholders.ItisimportanttopointoutthatanyinfringementoftheInstitute’sregulationsconstitutesabreachoftherelevantsectionoftheActestablishingitandattractappropriatepunishmentinlinewiththesamelaw.Againstthisbackground,studentsandallthosewhotakepartdirectlyorindirectlyintheInstitute’sexaminations should familiarize themselves with and abide by the regulations provided in thesyllabusinordernottobesanctioned.SamuelO.A.Ozomah,FCSR,MNIM,FIDPMRegistrar/CEO

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INTRODUCTIONItisthestatutoryresponsibilityofprofessionalbodiestheworldovertopreparetheindividualfor:(i) usefullifewithinthesociety;(ii) practicalprofessionalskills;and(iii) continuousdevelopmentforarobustcareer.These noble objectives cannot be achieved without an effective evaluation and assessmentmachinery.It is against this intention that the Federal Government through the instrument of the NationalAssembly’sActestablishedtheCharteredInstituteofCertifiedSecretariesandReportersofNigeria(CICSRN)toenhancethegrowthofSecretarialandVerbatimReporterswithgroundedpracticalandprofessionalskillsneededforthedevelopmentofNigeria.While the regulations are to govern the conduct and all those concerned with the planning,administration and processing of the examinations, the detailed syllabuses are to give thecoordinatorsandstudents/candidatesasenseofdirectionintheprocessofteachingandlearning.The Technical Secretarial Office TechnologyMembership Qualifying Examinations Regulations andsyllabuses provide guide for FoundationModule I and FoundationModule II examinations of theInstitute.Theexaminationofpotentialmembersis justoneofthemanyfunctionsconferredontheInstitutebytheenablingAct.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGEHistoricalBackground IExplanatoryNote IIForeword IIIIntroduction IVTableofContent V1.0 TheInstitute 11.1 AimsandObjectivesoftheInstitute ` 11.2 FunctionsoftheInstitute 1 2.0 EducationCommittee 1 3.0 Examination 23.1 ExaminationRegulations 2 3.2 StandardofExamination 2 3.3 RegistrationforExaminations 2 3.4 EntryRequirements 3 3.5 StudyCentre 33.6 TheInstitute’sExaminationsStructure 33.7 Syllabuses 33.8 ExaminationCentres 3 3.9 ExaminationTimetable 4 3.10 ExaminationFees 4 3.11 DatesofExamination 4 3.12 DefermentofExamination 4 3.13 Lateentries/TransferofFees 4 3.14 NotificationofResults 4 3.15 IssuanceofCertificates 4 3.16 InformationonExemption/ExemptionFees 4 3.17 References 5 3.18 PreparationfortheInstitute’sExamination 5 3.19 DurationofStudyProgram 53.20 CancellationofPreviousResults 5 3.21 FullandPart-timeCourses 54.0 Correspondence 5 5.0 ServicestoStudentMembers 5 6.0 WithdrawalofRegistration 5 7.0 DetailedSyllabus 6-8 8.0 DetailedSyllabus 9-14

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1.0 TheInstituteTheChartered InstituteofCertifiedSecretariesandReporters is theaccreditedand recognizedprofessionalbodyregulatingstandardsandensuringharmonyandexcellenceinthetraining,educationandpracticeoftheartandscienceofSecretarialandOfficialVerbatimReportingwhichhavemetamorphosedintoAdministrativeandOfficeTechnologyManagementpracticeinthepublicandprivatesectorsoftheeconomy.TheInstituteprovidesfacilitiesandconductsexaminationsforthoseinvolvedorwishingtoqualifyasCertifiedSecretariesandOfficialVerbatimReporterswithprofessionalskills inCorporateSecretarialpractice,GeneralManagement,AdministrationsandOfficeTechnologyandManagement.1.1 AimsandObjectivesoftheInstitute

Ø Topromoteeducationintheprofessionofsecretaryandverbatimreporting,encourageadvancement,disseminate knowledge and information in the education and practical training of secretaries,researchinto,andexchangeofinformationandopinions,onallissuesaffectingsecretarialandofficialverbatimreportingpractice.

Ø To provide a professional organization for the registration of qualified secretaries and reporters as

wellasthosedesiringtopracticetheprofessionandbymeansofexaminationandothermethodsofassessment,totesttheskillsandknowledgeofpersonsintheprofessionformembershipregistration.

Ø In furtherance of these objectives, the Institute, subject to its Memorandum and Articles of

AssociationandotherBye-LawsinclusiveofGoverningBoardRegulations,hasthepowerto:1. laydownprofessionalstandardforitsmembers’qualificationandpractice.2. conductitsownprofessionalexaminations.3. registerandcausetoberecognized,allqualified,pastandpresentsecretariesandverbatim

reporterswhetherornotinpracticeprovidedtheyhavebeenregisteredbybeingenteredintheRegisterofmemberswithoutceaseandissuedwithacertificatesignedbythePresidentorChairman and countersigned by the Secretary on behalf of the Governing Board of theInstitute.

1.2 FunctionsoftheInstituteThe National Assembly Act to establish The Chartered Institute of Certified Secretaries and Reporters ofNigeriafortheregulation,registrationanddisciplineofCertifiedSecretariesandVerbatimReportersprovideforaGoverningBoardchargedwiththeresponsibilityamongotherthings,forformulationofpoliciesfortheInstituteandforrelatedpurposes;assignedthefollowingfunctionstotheInstitute;a. determineandreview,fromtimetotimethequalificationsformembershipoftheInstitute.b. ensureprofessionalethics,highstandardandsoundknowledgebymembersoftheInstitute.c. secure inaccordancewiththeprovisionsoftheAct, themaintenanceofaRegister for itsmembers,

and create a career path for the promotion and actualization of professional office technologymanagers.

d. carryoutsuchotherfunctionsastheboardmay,fromtimetotimeprescribe.2.0 EducationCommitteeThe control of the Institute’s examinations is vested on the Governing Board. The Governing Board mayexerciseitsfunctionsthroughdelegatedresponsibilitytoitsEducationCommittee.

Ø To advise the Governing Board on all aspects relating to efficient conduct of the modules andprofessionalexaminationsoftheInstitute.

Ø Toreviewfromtimetotime,asneedarises,thesyllabuses,programsandregulationsoftheInstituteexaminationswithaviewtomaintainingacceptablestandard.

Ø LaydownstandardsofpracticeasareinthepublicinterestinNigeria.

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Ø Toconductexaminations.Ø Award Certificateswhichwould indicate the level of attainment equivalent to those obtainable in

othercountriesoftheworldwithinternationalrecognition.3.0 ExaminationTheInstitute’sexaminationsholdtwiceayearinAprilandSeptember3.1 ExaminationRegulationsThe following general regulations apply to all examinations conducted by the Institute and must strictlyadheredtobyallregisteredstudentsoftheInstitute.

Ø Applicationtoenteranexaminationmustbeontheprescribedform.Anentrywhichhasnotbeenfullyandproperlycompletedmayberejected.

Ø Nocandidatewillbeallowedtochangeentryaftertheclosingdateforexaminationentries.Ø AnycandidatewhoseeksexemptionfromanysubjectofaModulemustobtainandfillanapplication

formforexemption.Ø Candidatesarenotpermittedtoretainanystatute,gadgets,ordinance,textbookoranyotherprinted

or manuscript paper or notes during the examination except such working materials as may berequiredbytheexaminer.

Ø Nocandidateisallowedtocommunicatewith,receiveassistancefrom,orattempttocopyfromthescriptofanyothercandidate,noracandidateconsultorattempttouseanybooks,gadgets,papersornotesduringtheexamination.Abreachofanypartoftheseregulationswillbeconsideredasgrossmisconduct.

Ø Topassapartof theexamination,candidatesmustsatisfytheexaminers inall thesubjectsof thatpart.

Ø When fundamental changes occur in the standard and format of question papers, these will benotifiedtothecandidatesinadvance.TheGoverningBoardoftheInstitutereservestherighttovarythe format or individual examination papers without notice, i.e the number of questions to beanswered,thechoiceofquestions,etc.

Ø TheGoverningBoardoftheInstitutereservestherighttoalteranypartoftheexaminationscheme,including subjects, syllabuses, regulations and exemptions at any time. All fees charged andsubscriptionsarealsosubjecttoamendmentatthediscretionoftheGoverningBoard.NoticeofsuchchangeswillbegiventhroughtheInstitute’spublications.

3.2 StandardofExaminationTheInstitutehasadjudgeditsModules1,2&3examinationstoequateHigherNationalDiploma(HND)/Firstdegree,whilethefinalProfessionalexaminations(PEI&PEII)equatestoMasters’degreelevel.3.3 RegistrationforExamination1. Theexaminationswillbeattemptedonlybyregisteredstudentsandgradedmembersof

theInstitute.Tobecomearegisteredgradedmember,anapplicantmustcomplywiththelaiddownmembershipregulationssetoutbelow.

2. Application for registration must be made on the prescribed membership form which may be obtainedfromtheInstituteonpaymentofanappropriatefee.

3. EveryapplicantforregistrationmustberecommendedbyamemberoftheInstituteorbyapersonofprofessionalstandingasafitandproperpersonforadmissiontotheexaminationoftheInstitute.

4. Allfeesdueonregistrationmustbepaidatthetimeofapplication.5. ThedecisionoftheGoverningBoardoftheInstituteonallapplicationsshallbefinal6. Membershipregistrationissubjecttoannualrenewalbypaymentofprescribedfee. 7. RegisteredmembersoftheInstituteareexpectedtocompletetheirexaminationtothelevelwithina

periodnotexceedingfouryearsinitially,whereunavoidablecircumstanceswarrantextensionofstudymaybegrantedbytheGoverningBoard.

8. Allapplicantsarestronglyadvisedtosubmitaformalapplicationforregistrationatearliestpossibletime.ApplicantswishingtoregisterfortheInstitute’sexaminationaretofollowthedatesindicatedintheannualprogrammestimetableoftheInstitute.

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10. Applicant who is in doubt as to his/her eligibility for registration should contact the NationalSecretariatpriortoenrollingforacourseofstudyoftheInstitutes’examination.

3.4 EntryRequirementsAny applicant for registration will be required to submit acceptable evidence of an approved educationalqualification in one of the following certificates or as may be approved by the Governing Board of theInstitute.1. National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate of Education (NCE) from approved Polytechnics or

CollegesofEducationorequivalentrespectively.2. EveryapplicantforregistrationmustprovideevidenceacceptabletotheInstitutethathe/sheisatthe

timeofapplication,employedinacompanyorsocietyorinstitutionorinthepublicservice,orintendsto take full-timeor part-time courseof study in theAfrican School ofManagement Technology, anaccreditedtrainingcentrerunbycertifiedmembers,aUniversity,PolytechnicorCollegeofEducationstudentsinpreparationfortheInstitute’sprofessionalexaminations;

3. HoldersofDiplomaofAfricanSchoolofManagementTechnology(ASMT)3.5 StudyCentres:The training arm of the Institute – African School ofManagement Technology prepares candidates for theInstitute’sexamination.3.6 THEINSTITUTES’SEXAMINATIONSSTRUCTUREModule1 CODE1. BusinessCommunication - M1/0012. BusinessMathematics/Statistics - M1/0023. IntroductiontoPublicRelations - M1/0034. Shorthand(120wpm) - M1/0045. Keyboarding(60/70wpm) - M1/005Module21. FinancialAccounting - M2/0012. DataProcessingandApplicationPrograms - M2/0023. AdvanceSpeedWritingTranscript140wpm - M2/0034. OfficeTechnologyandAdministration - M2/0045. BilingualSecretarialPracticeI - M2/005Module31. InformationManagementSystems - M3/0012. OfficeInformationManagementTechnology - M3/0023. ManagementAccounting - M3/0034. EntrepreneurshipDevelopment - M3/0045. BilingualSecretarialPracticeII - M3/0053.7 SyllabusesDetailedsyllabusesforeachoftheModules1,2&3examinationsaresetout insubsequentpages. Ineachsyllabus,candidateswillbeexpectedtogainanunderstandingofthesubjectsaswellastactfulapplicationofknowledgeintheexamination.Candidateswillberequiredtokeepabreastwithchangesinthelawaffectingthosesubjectswhichtheyarestudying.3.8 ExaminationCentresThe Institute’s examination will normally be held in major towns throughout the federation and otherapprovedoverseascentres.ListofapprovedcentrescanbeobtainedfromtheInstituteoraspublishedinthenational dailies for the examinations. In case of overseas centres, candidates will be responsible for thepaymentofthecentrecharges.

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3.9 ExaminationTimetableIndividualnotificationof thedate, timeandplaceof theexaminationwillbesent toreachthecandidateatleastfourteendaysbeforetheexaminationcommences.3.10 ExaminationFeesCandidates shall be charged appropriate fees for each level of the examination. Details of fees are alwayscontainedintheexaminationinvitationlettersandentryformsoravailableattheNationalSecretariatoftheInstitute. In exceptional circumstances candidates may be charged administrative or coordinator’s fee foroverseasandothercentresnotoriginallyscheduled.3.11 DateofExaminationTheInstitute’sexaminationsareheldinthemonthsofAprilandSeptembereachyear.3.12 DefermentofExaminationDeferment of any examination will not be entertained except on medical grounds. Such cases should besupportedwithamedicalcertificateanda letter fromthecandidate’sManagerorHeadofDepartmentandthe notices should reach the Institute not later than twoweeks before the examination. In such situation,examinationfeesalreadypaidwouldbecarriedforwardonceonly,netofadministrativecharges.3.13 LateEntries/TransferofFeesLateentriesreceivedaftertheclosingdatewillattract15%oftheamountpayablefortheexamination,whilethatoftransferringoffeeattracts25%.3.14 NotificationofResultsCandidateswillbenotifiedoftheirexaminationresultsbypostorthroughE-mailorinternet.Suchresultsmayalsobepublished inthe Institute’swebsite, journalornewsletterordailynewspapers.TheInstitutewillnotenterintoanycorrespondencewithanycandidateonresults,astheInstitute’sdecisionisfinal.3.15 IssuanceofCertificateOnthesuccessfulcompletionofallpartsoftheexaminationprocess,andonsatisfyingthefinalprofessionalrequirements(i.e.PEII-FINAL)thecandidatewillbeawardedtheprofessionalAssociatemembershipchartedcertificateandsubsequentlybecomeacertifiedAssociatememberoftheInstitute,withlicensetopracticetheprofession.3.16 InformationonExemptions/Fees(a). BA/BScandHNDholders, intheSocialSciences,Management,Humanities,Lawandotherbusiness

relatedcoursesandorhavingtwoyears’experiencefromotherdisciplineswouldbeginfromPEI.(b). Candidateswho hold recognized certificates of other Instituteswith relevant basic requirements at

degree/HND in relevant discipline shall begin fromPEI upon submission of relevant transcript fromsuchInstitute.

(c). HoldersofhigherdegreesnotrelevanttotheInstitute’ssubjectsshallbeginfromModules3.(d). Exemptionsarenotpermittedinrespectofincompletequalifications.Applicationforexemptionmust

be made on the prescribed exemption form obtainable from the National Secretariat. CandidatesshouldmakerequestpriortowritingtheInstitute’sexamination.

3.17 ReferencesWhereacandidatefailsinanysubjectatthemainexamination,heshallbeallowedtoretakethatpaperatthenextexamination. Ifhe failsafter3attempts, thecandidate shall repeat theexamination inall theparts.Acandidate, who has a reference and fails to present himself in any 3 subsequent examinations withoutsufficientjustificationmadeknowntotheInstituteatthetimeofexamination,shallrepeatallthesubjects.

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3.18 PreparationfortheInstitute’sExaminationsCandidatesareexpectedtopreparethemselvesforthe institute’sexaminationsbyattending lecturesattheaccreditedprofessionalcentres. Inadditionto the lectures,variousrecommendedtextsareprovided in thisbooklet for each subject. The texts are relevant too. Furthermore, all candidates who have successfullycompletedtheirPEII-FinalexaminationinanticipationtobecomingaCertifiedCharteredAssociatememberoftheInstitutemustattendtheMandatoryInductionorganizedyearlyinvariouszonesoftheFederation.Students are encouraged to attend the Institute’s National Conference, International Secretaries/ReportersWeek,InternationalRegionalSummitandsuchotherforum,etc.3.19 DurationofStudyProgramItisexpectedthataseriousmindedstudentwillbeabletocompletetheInstituteexaminationwithintwotofouryears.3.20 CancellationofPreviousResultsTheresultofanystudentwhofailedtositforsubsequentexaminationthree(3)yearsafterhe/shemighthavepassedthepreviousstage/stageswithoutreasonableexcusewouldberegardedasnolongervalid.He/shehastostarttheprogramafreshbyreapplyingforanewadmission.3.21 FullandPartTimeCoursesFull and part-time courses leading to the Institute’s examination are offered at many Polytechnics andCollegespublishedyearly.TheinformationcanbeobtainedfromtheInstitute.4.0 CorrespondenceStudentmembersshouldalwaysendeavourtoquotetheirregistrationnumbersinallcorrespondencetotheInstitute.5.0 ServicestoStudentMembersThefollowingservicesandfacilitiescanbeenjoyedbystudentmembers.Ø UseoftheInstitutesLibraryandinformationservicesØ AttendanceatBranch/ChaptermeetingsandconferencesØ ReceiptoftheInstitutesJournalsandNewslettersØ SubscriptiontotheInstitute’sMemoforDistanceLearningandHomeStudyPacks.Ø GuidanceandCounselingServicesØ JobPlacementØ ProfessionalGroupNetworking6.0 WithdrawalofRegistrationTheInstituteshallwithdrawtheregistrationofanystudentonthefollowinggrounds:1. ifhe/sheresignsbygivingawrittennoticetotheInstitute2. ifhe/sheisimprisonedforanycriminaloffence;3. ifhe/sheismedicallycertifiedalunaticorofunsoundmind;4. ifhe/sheneglectsfor24monthsfromduedate,paymentofhis/herannualsubscription5. ifhe/shewasdiscoveredtohavegivenfalseinformationtofacilitatehisregistration6. ifhe/shewascaughtcheatingintheInstitutesexamination

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7.0 DETAILEDSYLLABUSES7.1 MODULE1BusinessCommunicationM1/001OverallObjectivesTo examine candidates’ competence in the use ofthose aspects of the English Language (both oral andwritten) that will ensure effective communicationwithinandoutsidetheorganization.On completion of this course, candidates should beableto(a) read and understand texts on technical conceptsrelatingtotheprofession;(b)answerquestionsoncomprehensionand summarypassagesrelevanttotheprofession;(c)write,withinaspecificlength,agoodsummaryofagivenpassageorapartthereof;(d) knowgrammatical rules andmechanics that relatetogooduseoflanguagesuchasword classes, phrases, clauses, sentences, concord,punctuationmarks,spellings,etc.;(e) know different types of essays as well ascorrespondenceandhowtowritethem;(f) understand the structure and uses of thecommunicationsystems,modelsandnetworkswithinandoutsidetheorganization;(g) apply the relevant language skills to thecommunicativeactivitiesinanorganization;(h) interpret technical and non-technical informationobjectively.SuggestedTextbooks1.ATSWAStudyPackonCommunicationSkills2. Ajayi, A and Idakwo, V (2006): Communication inEnglish,Ilaro:MarvelBooks.3. Erasmus-Kritzinger, L. E., Bowler, A and Goliath D.(2001):EffectiveCommunication,WesternCape:Afritech4. Little, Peter: Communication in Business, London:Longman5. Eyre, E. C. (1979): Effective Communication MadeSimple,London:W.H.Allen

BusinessMathematics/Statistics M1/002OverallObjectives This examination is designed to test the candidates’ability to solve quickly and accurately mathematicalproblemsfocusingparticularlyonbusinesslife.SyllabusContents1. Compound interest and its application tobusinessproblems:presentvalue2. Commission:agencyandsales3. (a) Stocks and shares (at a premium and at adiscount).Yield,companydebentures (b)Unittrustinvestment4. Bankruptcyandcompanyliquidation5. Insurance(excludinglifeassurance)6. Indexnumbers7. Use of formulae. Substitution of numbers ingivenformulae8. Foreigncurrencies–exchangeandconversion9. Weightedaverage,medianandmodeReadingTexts1. Adamu, S.O and Johnson, T.T – Statistics forBeginners(EvansNigeria)2. ClareMoris–BusinessMathematicsApproachesinbusinessstudies(Pitman)3. Francis,A–BusinessMathematicsandStatistics4. Omotosho, Yode - College and Statistics,UniversityNPS,Ibadan5. Sogunro Abdul Rasheed, Adewuyi – BusinessMathematics6. DonaldH.Sanders–Statistics,AFreshApproach–(McGrawHill)

IntroductiontoPublicRelations M1/003OverallObjectivesTo test candidates’ knowledge and understanding ofthe concept and the techniques involved in publicrelationsSyllabusContentsTheNatureofPublicRelations- Rangeofpublicrelation- Definition- DifferenceinPR:AdvertisingandpropagandaPurposeandphilosophyofpublicrelations

Shorthand120wpm M1/004OverallObjectivesThisexaminationisdesignedtotestcandidates’abilitytowrite and transcribe dictated passages of business andtechnical nature in Shorthand as well as read printedshorthand characters. It will consist of three passageswhich will vary from one series of the examination toanother.1. Passage one will require the candidate to

demonstrate his/her skill in reading andtranscribing ordinary printed shorthand passageof about 1.5 syllabic intensity, into longhand.

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Thepublics-(internalandexternalImage;usesofpublicrelationsCodeofEthicsPlanninginPublicRelationsEvaluationofpublicrelationsprogramsThemediaandpublicrelationsBudgetinginpublicrelationsSettingupPublicRelationsDepartmentEssentialqualitiesofPublicRelationsPractitionersChartered Institute of Public Relations of Nigeria andsimilarbodiessuchasIPR ,FAPRAetc.PublicRelationsEducationandTrainingServiceAncillaryServices - UseofphotographinPR- Briefingofphotographers- CaptioningofphotographsReadingTexts1 Sam Black :Introduction to Public Relations(MolinoPress)2 Sam Black & Marin Sharpe: Practical PublicRelations(PrenticeHall1983)3 KanuOffonru:PublicRelationsinNigeria4 WilfredP:Howard:ThepracticeofPublicRelations(Heinemann1980)5 Frank Jerkins; public Relation (MacDonald :Evans1980)6 Frank Jefiains: Public Relations Made Simple(Heinemann1982)7 PaulWinner:EffectivePRManagement8 JohnNCrisford:PublicRelations9 Nelson Etukudo :Issues and Problem of MassCommunication

Candidatesaretobegintheexaminationwiththispassage.

2. A warm up passage aimed at familiarizing the

candidates with the Reader’s voice and readingwill be dictated for one and a quarter minutes.Candidates are not to transcribe the warm uppassage butMUST submit their shorthand notesofthepassage.

3. Two passage will be dictated at 120wpm for

duration of three minutes and two and a halfminutesrespectively.Candidatesareexpectedtotranscribethetwopassagesfromtheirshorthandnoteswithaminimumof80%accuracy.Boththeshorthand notes and transcriptions must besubmitted. Candidates should pay attention totheirshorthandoutlines.

4. TheShorthandnotesmaybewrittenwithpenor

pencilbutalltranscriptionsMUSTbewrittenwithpenortypewritten.

5. Candidates are to provide their Shorthand

notebooksoranyotherpaperoftheirchoicebutthe shorthand notes MUST be fastened to thetranscriptionbookletwhichwillbesupplied.

Suggestedtextbooks1. 700CommonWords2. StudentsReview3. TheExpertShorthandWriterbyEmilyD.Smith4. New Review of Pitman Shorthand by Bryan

Coombs5. Exercises on Contractions of Pitman’s Shorthand

byA.W.Shepherd6. Things FallApartbyChinuaAchebe,Adapted for

PitmanNewErabyGUFEjiogu7. ICSRMemoonDistanceLearningandHomeStudy

Packs8. Pitman’sShorthandInstructor–NewEra9. Derek Lobley: Success in Economics-JohnMurray,London10 Ricketts M (1987) The Economics of BusinessEnterprises:NewApproachestotheFirm Sussex:WheatsheatBooks

Keyboarding M1/005 CourseDescriptionThiscourseisdesignedtoteachstudentsthemethodsofkeyingcorrespondence,reports,andtablesusingthetouchmethod.Inadditiontoproductionworkonthecomputer,studentsarerequiredtoassembleaportfolioofworkcompletedandcompleteassignedprojects.Topicstocoverv Alphabetkeysv Punctuationspacingv Numbers&Symbols

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v Basicformattingv Academicreportsv Correspondence(memos,personal&businessletters)v Tablesv BusinessReportsv Advancedtablesv Modifiedblockcorrespondencewithspecialfeaturesv Academicreportswithtablesv Minutesv Agendas

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7.2 MODULE2FinancialAccounting M2/001OverallObjectivesThislevelaimsatexaminingcandidates’knowledgeandskillintheoryofaccountinganditsapplicationtothesyllabusSyllabusContents1 AccountingTheory

- Purpose of accounting, accountingevolutionandequation

2 AccountingRecordsandprocedures- Double entry, trial balance, control

accounts,etc.3 PracticalapplicationofaccountingTheory

- Concepts and conventions, valuation,depreciationandmeasurement4 Financialreporting - Interpretation and analysis of accounts,balancesheets,sourcefundsstatements andaccountingratio.5. Constitutionalcharacteristics - Accounting features of partnerships andlimitedcompanies6. Specializedapplications - Branches, departments, contracts,consignments,jointventures - Bills of exchange, royalties, containers,hirepurchaseandsimilartransactionsReadingTexts1. Anao,ARAnintroductiontoFinancialAccounting–(Longman)2. Dodge,R.FoundationofBusinessAccounting3. Elliot,BandElliotJ. FinancialAccountingandReporting–(PrenticeHall)4. Wood,F.BusinessAccounting,volsI&II(PitMan)5. Asaolu, Ayodele Modern, Modern Book-keeping

andAccounts(GbabeksPubLtd)Ibadan6. Welsch, G.A. and Short, D.G Fundamentals ofFinancialAccounting–(Irwin,London)

DataProcessingandApplicationProgramsM2/002OverallObjectivesThis course is designed to enable students to understand theimpactof informationandcommunication technologies in theworkplace;toidentifythecomputermaincomponents;toworkefficientlyonanywindowsenvironmentusingwordprocessingpackages and to apply key health and safety principles in theoffice.

1.Introduction• Brief discussion on the evolution of

computers.• A comparison of computer technology with

otherearliertechnologies.• Theimpactofcomputeroneverydayliving,• The main components and functions of a

computer.• Defineandexplaintheterm“ICT”.• The impact of “ICT” in the modern working

environment.

2. The Main Principles of Computer OperatingSystems

• Describe how to access a computer systemthroughWindowsOperatingSystem.- Show how to use: Program manager;

Open/close a window; Scroll bars andmenu bars; Exploring main menucontents; Minimizing, Maximizing andClosingwindowsetc.

3. Apply Health And Safety Principles WhenOperatingComputersAtWork• Importanceofsafetyintheoffice.• Importanceofahealthyworkplace.• Procedure for maintaining security of

electronicequipmentandinformation.• Identify potential health hazards when

workingwithcomputerintheoffice.• Identify environmental factors affecting

health when working with the computers:temperature, noise, illumination, ventilationetc.

4. IntroductionToAnOfficeComputerPackage (MsWord)• Definetheconceptofsoftwarepackage• Identify and explain briefly the uses of the

variouspackagesthatmakeupMSOFFICE.• Introduction to theMSWORD environment.

ExplainthefunctionsofthedifferenticonsonthemenubarinMSWORD.

• IntroductiontokeyboardingtechniquesusingMSWORD.

• TeachbasictypingskillsusingMSWORD,• Enterandedittext;createafileandafolder;

Manipulate information (open, copy, save,storeanddeletefiles).

• PreparetablesusingMSWORD.

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AdvanceSpeedWritingTranscript140wpmM2/003OverallObjectives:This examination is designed to test candidate’s ability towrite and transcribe dictated passages of business andextreme technical nature in Shorthand as well as readprinted shorthand characters. It will consist of threepassageswhichwillvaryfromoneseriesoftheexaminationtoanother.1. Passage one will require the candidate to demonstratehis/her skill in reading and transcribing ordinary printedshorthand passage of about 1.5 syllabic intensity, intolonghand.Candidatesaretobegintheexaminationwiththispassage.2.AwarmuppassageaimedatfamiliarizingthecandidateswiththeReader’sreadingandvoicewillbedictatedforoneandaquarterminutes.CandidatesarenottotranscribethewarmuppassagebutMUSTsubmittheirshorthandnotesofthepassage.3.Twopassageswillbedictatedat140and160wpmeachfor duration of 3 minutes. Candidates are expected totranscribethetwopassagesofthespeedenteredfor,fromtheir shorthand notes with a minimum of 80% accuracy.Both the shorthand notes and the transcriptions must besubmitted.4. The Shorthandnotesmaybewrittenwithpenor pencilbutalltranscriptionsMUSTbewrittenwithortypewritten.5. Candidates are toprovide their shorthandnotebooksorany other paper of their choice but the shorthand notesMUSTbefastenedtothetranscriptionbookletwhichwillbesupplied.Suggestedtextbooks1.700CommonWords2.StudentsReview3.TheExpertShorthandWriterbyEmilyD.Smith4.NewReviewofPitmanShorthandbyBryanCoombs5. Exercise onContractions of Pitman’s ShorthandbyA.W.Shepherd6.ThingsFallApartbyChinuaAchebe,Adapted forPitmanNewErabyGUFEjiogu7.CICSRMemoonDistanceLearningandHomeStudyPacks8.Pitman’sShorthandInstructor–NewEra

OfficeTechnologyandAdministration M2/004 OverallObjectivesTo test the candidates’ familiarity on the functions of aninformation management technologist (secretarial duties) inrelationtoofficeorganizationandadministrativemanagementtechnologyandabilitytosolveproblemsinthatenvironment.1. Description of the Office yesterday (in terms of layout,furniture,filing,machinestorage,etc.)2.TheModernOfficev Definitionv Functionsv Importance3. Changes in the Modern Office in the areas of:(communication, Administration and Supervision, RecordsManagement, Customer care andComputer aideddesigns fordocumentsetc.)4. The Organizational Structure in the Modern Office withspecialnoteofthepositionoftheofficemanager.5. Description of the Office today, terms of layout, furniture,filing,machines,storage,etc.6.TypesofOfficeLayout(OpenandClosedoffice)7. The Office Environment, characteristics of a conducivelearning environment, cleanliness, good work space, lighting,acoustics, ventilation, first aid, machines, furniture andconvenience.8.TheOfficeManagerv Positiveattitudesexpectedoftoday’sofficemanagers.v Skillsrequiredbytoday’sofficemanagers.9.VariousMachinesandEquipmentintheModernOfficev The computer and its peripheral devices, printer,

photocopier, fax, telephones, shredders, laminatingmachinesetc.

10.DefinitionofManagementv Functions of management: Planning, Organizing,

Controlling,Coordinatingetc.11.Management Theories and their importance in theday today Office Management. (Fredrick, Taylor, Henry Fayol,McGregor,VictorVroom.12.Definestaffplacement,inductionandtraining.v Definition and importance of job analysis, job description

andjobspecification.v Stafftraining/development,jobenvironment.13.Motivationv Importanceofmotivationv Theoriesofmotivation-AbrahamMaslow,Herzberg,etcv Variouswaysofmotivatingemployeesintheofficev Salaries/wagesincentivesandbenefitsjobscent.14.Recordsv Typesofstaffrecordsv Importanceofstaffrecords15.Communicationv The purpose and importance of communication in the

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office.v Variousmeansofcommunicationintheoffice(telephone,

internet,bulletin,cutters,memo,circular,radio,television,etc.)

v Differencebetweenoralandwrittencommunication.v Barriers to effective communication (noise, poor coding

anddecoding,poorlistening,distractionetc.)16.Leadershipv Definitionv Various Leadership Styles (Autocratic, Democratic,

Participationandlaissez–faireLeadershipstyles).v Essential leadership qualities the officemanager requires

(initiative, emotional maturity, intelligence, cheerfulness,objectivity,etc.)

17.OfficeErgonomicsv Basically talks about safety in themodernoffice, the role

oftheofficemanagerinensuringsafetyintheoffice.18.Inventoryv Purposeofinventoryv Procedurefortakinginventoryofmachineandequipment

Bi-LingualSecretarialStudiesI M2/005FRENCHLANGUAGESYLLABUSIntroductionThesyllabusisdesignedtoprovideamethodofevaluationof learner’sabilitytomakeuseoftheFrenchlanguageasatoolforworkandcommunicationbytheendofteachingandlearningprocess.AimsandObjectivesi. ThissyllabusistohighlightthegroundscandidatesaresupposedtocoverinthestudyofFrenchlanguagetomeet

thecareerneedsofthecandidate’saccordingtothenationalcurriculum.

ii. It aims to formally evaluate the level of the learner’s acquisitionof French languageand their knowledgeof theFrenchspeakingworld.

iii. It seeks to assist the teacher in his/her presentation of the subject in the simplest possiblemanner, in order to

sustaintheinterestofthelearners,whoinsomecaseswillbecomingincontactwithFrenchforthefirsttime.iv. Itaimsattestingcandidates’skillinFrenchlanguage.StructureoftheExaminationTherewillbe(2)twopapers:Paper1and2.PaperIi. Identity–Identite`ii. ImmediateEnvironment–Environmentimme`diatFormatforPaperIShallBei. Identity/Identite`–5questionsii. Immediateenvironment/EnvironmentImme`diat–15questionsTotal=20questions.PaperII

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Thispaperwillcontainquestionsbasedonthefollowingteachingthemes.Activite`shumaines–5questionsSolution–5questionsSepre`senter–5questionsCorpsme`dical–5questionsDemanderpolimentetexprimerlessentiments–5questionsSport–5questionssportActivites`squotidiennes–10questionsTotal=40questions.

NB: PaperknowledgeofFrenchusageofgenders,numbers,pronouns,adjectives,adverbs,preposition,verbsandspellinginconnectionwiththedetailedsyllabusistestedinbothpapers.DETAILEDSYLLABUS

S/NO. TOPICS CONTENTI. Identite` a. Traitsphysiques

b. Parlerdescaracteristiquespersonnellesc. Parlerdescharacter`resdesgensd. Exprimerlesattitudes(jugementsetappreciation)e. Lesprofessionsetlesqualite`sdesgensf. De`cirelesqualite`sadmirableg. Parlerdesgensquel`onadmirebeaucoup.

II. EnvironnementImme`diat a. Letempsetlarieruraleb. Decrirelavieruralec. Lavilleetlevillaged. De`gagerlescaracteristiquesdelavieurbainee. Parlerdesresemblancesetdifferences.f. Lesfetesdanslacommunaute`g. Identifie`lese`trangers.

III. Activite`sHumaies a. Parlerdelequell`onfaitpoursedistraireb. Parlerdesvoyagesc. Nakrition.

i. Racontercequis`estpusse`ii. Emploi des expressions quiaident a` situer les

e`ve`nementsd. Te`le`phonere. Correspondence.

IV. LaSalutation a. Bonjourb. Bonsoirc. Bonappe`titd. Aurevoire. Abieuto`tetc

V SePre`senter a. Jem`app`elleb. Jesuis……..c. Jeviensde……..d. Jesuisne`……..etc

VI. CorpsMe`dical a. Lasantéb. Discuterlescausesc. Parlerdespopulationsaffecte`sd. L`importancedel`hygienee. Parlerdesprofessionnelsdelasanté.

VII. Demander poliment et

exprimerlessentiments.a. Demanderquelguechosea`quelqu`unb. Demanderetdonnerl`herec. Demanderetexpliquerceque l`onfaita`certainesheuresde la

journc`ed. Direlesdates/situerune`ven`ementparrapporta`unautre,etc

VIII Sports a. Sports

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b. Nommerlessportsprincipauxc. Demanderpolimentd. Exprinerlessentiments.

ReadingTexts:1. Elbow Peter (1998): Writing With Power. New York: OxfordUniversityPress.2ndEdition.2. Elizabeth B. P. Pryse (1987): English without Tears. London:

LongmanInternationalEducation.3. http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2004/12/29/15258/287

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7.3 DETAILEDSYLLABUSESFORMODULE3InformationManagementSystems M3/001OverallObjectivesTo test candidate’s practical knowledge andunderstandingoftheroleofinformationtechnologyasappliedinmodernorganizationsSyllabusContents1 NatureofInformation - Dataandinformation - Bit,byte,datarepresentation,ASCII,EBCDIC - Role of Information in the accountingenvironment - Generalcharacteristicsofgoodinformation2 TypesofComputers - Specialreferencetomicrocomputers3 InformationProcessing - Methods: manual, electromechanical,electronics - Types: batch, on-line, distributed, centralized,decentralized4 Hardware - Input devices for batch (using magnetic tapeandon-line) - Outputdevicesformicrocomputers - Storagedevices:Harddiskandflashdrives. - Central processing unit (CPU) structure andfunctions 5 DataTransmission

- Networking: Local Area Network (LAN) WideAreaNetwork(WAN),remotejobentry(RJE)

- Terminalequipment:modems,multiplexors- Protocols,QSI-7layermodel

6 Software - Generalfilestructure - High level, low level and machine languages(egBASIC,Assembly)

- System software – operating systems (OS),DOS,Translatorutilityprograms,windowNT

- Integrated software: OS for multi–usersenvironment7 ApplicationSoftware - Usingandacquiringapplicationpackages

- Generalizedsoftware,database,spreadsheets,word processing packages, use of officemanagementpackages

- Principles of programming in relation tobusinessproblems- Program flow-charting, structured pseudocodes,decisiontables

8 Security - Hardwaresecurity - SoftwareSecurity - WorkplaceSecurity - Datavetprogramsandvalidations - SecurityandControl

- Virus safeguards, passwords backup

OfficeInformationManagementandTechnologyM3/002OverallObjectivesThis course is designed to enable students developadvanced skills in word processing; develop the ability toprocessdataeffectivelyusingthedifferentMicrosoftOfficepackages.EditandproducemailabledocumentsusingMSWORD and MS EXCEL. Do calculations; create charts andgraphs using MS EXCEL. Prepare presentations using MSPOWERPOINT, Organize records using MS ACCESS and tohaveabasicknowledgeofdatabasemanagement.

1.Introduction• DefinitionofDataProcessing.• Differentiatebetweendataandinformation.• Characteristicsofavaluableinformation• Introduce and explain briefly the uses of the

various office application packages thatmakeupMSOFFICE.

2. Data organization and management (advancedword

Processing)• Whatisdataorganization• Whatisdatamanagement• Methods of managing files, directories and

folders.-organizingfilesandfolders.- create, name and rename directories, sub-directoriesandfolders.-deletefiles,directoriesandfolders.-moveandcopyfilesandfolders.-importdata;imagesandcharts.

3. Developing good speed and accuracy dataprocessing

• Explaintheneedforgoodspeedindataentryandprocessing.

• Practice speed development and accuracy,applyingtheprincipleoftouchtyping.

• Enter accurate text and numeric data in aspecifiedformat.

• Checkspelling;proofreaddataforaccuracyofcontent,consistencyoflayoutandstyle.

• Editingandprintingofprocesseddata.4.Producemailabledocuments.

• Memos• Letters.• Proposals• Reportsetc.

5.UsingSpreadsheetApplication(MSEXCEL)• The importance of spread sheet and the

modernoffice.• Introduction to the spread sheet

environment.• Theuseofcalculationsusingspreadsheet• UseMSEXCELtocreatechartsandgraphs.

6.UsingMSPowerPointPresentationApplication

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procedures, feed backs, standards healthimplications

- Securityandconfidentialityofdata- ProvisionsofDataProtectionAct

9 ComputerServices - Roleofmicrocomputersinofficemanagementenvironment - Roleofusersdepartment, - Informationcentre, - Computerbureau10 SystemsDevelopment

- Systems development circle, linking systemsdevelopmenttosystems

- Planning, feasibility studies, systemsinvestigation and specifications, systemsdesign, implementation, maintenance andreview

- Stafftraining11 RecentDevelopmentinIntegratedOffice - Theelectronicofficeautomation

- Recent advances in information technologyand its effect on office managementtechnologist

- Internet: web sites, information andprotection–purpose,designandapplicationsReadingTexts1 Adewunmi, Wole and Akinlade, T. - Data

Processing and Management InformationSystems, (McMillan/Chartered Institute ofBankers

2 French, C. S - Computer Studies - (D.P.Publication)3 Kayode,A.J.-BusinessInformationSystems,AJK4 SternandStern-PrinciplesofDataProcessing5 Folorunsho, I.O. - A Practical Approach to

Computing-(MacmillanNigeriaPub.Ltd)

• Importance of MS POWERPOINT in themodernoffice.

• Introduction to the MS PowerPointenvironment.

• How to prepare presentations using MSPowerPoint.

7.UsingMSAccessApplication• Importance of MS ACCESS in the modern

office.• IntroductiontoMSACCESSenvironment.• Using MS ACCESS to effectively organize

recordsintheoffice.8.IntroductiontoDataBaseManagement• Whatisadatabase?• Typesofdatabases.• Theroles/functionsofdatabases.• Basicdatabasecommandsusedfororganizing;

retrievingandstoringinformation.• Fundamental Principles of Relational and

Object-Orienteddatabasedesign.• Creating of backups and database recovery

strategies.

ManagementAccounting M3/003Part1:AccountingFramework

- Terminology,Concept,Convention- User of financial account, statement and

requirement- Nature, Principle and Scope of Financial

accountinganditslimitation.- Accounting profession and the role of

accountants.- Ethics and independence of accounting

profession- RolesofIAS,IFRSandIGAAP

Part2:BookKeeping/Records

- PrinciplesandProcedure- Original entry, double entry, supporting

records, Bank accounts and ReconciliationStatement, Cash account, Control account,trialbalanceandadjustryjournalentries.

- Allocation of expenditure and IncomebetweenCapital and revenue, treatment of

EntrepreneurshipDevelopment M3/004OverallObjectives Part1:IntroductiontoEntrepreneurship

1. Definitions – entrepreneur,entrepreneurship, intrapreneur andintrapreneurship.2. Purposes and benefits ofentrepreneurship3. Entrepreneurshiptheories4. Typesofentrepreneurs5. Characteristicsofentrepreneurs

Part2:TheEntrepreneurshipProcess

1. Discovering needs and businessopportunitiesintheenvironment2. Developing ideas for creating novelproducts/serviceswithvalue3. Analyzing the market – customers andcompetitors4. Preparing the feasibility study andbusinessplan

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reserves, provisions accrued expenditureandpaymentinadvance

- Accounting treatment ofNon-CurrentAsset–Plant,PropertyandIntangibles.

- Currentassets- Contingencies- InventoriesandchangesinForeignexchange

rate- Revenuerecognition

Part 3: Preparation & Interpretation of FinancialStatementforDifferentFormsofBusinessEntity

- LimitedCompanies- UnlimitedCompaniessuchasSoletrader- Partnership- PublicCompanies- ClubsorSocieties- BranchAccount

AnalysesandInterpretation

5. Mobilizing needed resources – finance,equipmentandmaterials,personnel,etc.6. Starting the business venture – issues toconsiderincludeknowledgeand

experience inthechosenlineofbusiness,availability of needed resources, relevantskills,location,etc.

Part3:EntrepreneurshipGrowth

1. Nurturingthebusinesstofruition2. Businessexpansion3. Business failure – symptoms, causes andpreventivemeasures4. Entrepreneurship skills – managementskillscoveringplanning,decisionmaking,

finance management, human resourcemanagement, business management(sales, purchases, inventory, customer,environment, change, etc.) and riskmanagementskillsamongothers

5. Communication skills covering listening,written,oralandtelephoneskillsamong

others.6. Interpersonal skills covering empathy,bodylanguage,leadershipandmotivation

amongothers.7. Personal characteristics for success –optimism/drive,agility,originality,

confidence,visionary,discipline,patience,resilience, courage, flexibility, creativity,innovative, initiative and quick learneramongothers.

Bi-LingualSecretarialStudiesII M3/007FrenchLanguageSyllabusIntroductionThesyllabusisdesignedtoprovideamethodofevaluationof learner’sabilitytomakeuseoftheFrenchlanguageasatoolforworkandcommunicationbytheendofteachingandlearningprocess.AimsandObjectivesi. This syllabus is tohighlight thegrounds candidatesare supposed to cover in the studyof French language to

meetthecareerneedsofthecandidate’saccordingtothenationalcurriculum.ii Itaimstoformallyevaluatethelevelofthelearner’sacquisitionofFrenchlanguageandtheirknowledgeofthe

Frenchspeakingworld.iii. Itseekstoassisttheteacherinhis/herpresentationofthesubjectinthesimplestpossiblemanner,inorderto

sustaintheinterestofthelearners,whoinsomecaseswillbecomingincontactwithFrenchforthefirsttime.iv. Itaimsattestingcandidates’skillinFrenchlanguage.StructureoftheExaminationTherewillbe(2)twopapers:Paper1and2.PaperIi. Identity–Identite`ii. ImmediateEnvironment–Environmentimme`diat

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FormatforPaperIShallBei. Identity/Identite`–5questionsii. Immediateenvironment/EnvironmentImme`diat–15questionsTotal=20questions.PaperIIThispaperwillcontainquestionsbasedonthefollowingteachingthemes.Activite`shumaines–5questionsSolution–5questionsSepre`senter–5questionsCorpsme`dical–5questionsDemanderpolimentetexprimerlessentiments–5questionsSport–5questionssportActivites`squotidiennes–10questionsTotal=40questions.NB:PaperknowledgeofFrenchusageofgenders,numbers,pronouns,adjectives,adverbs,preposition,verbsandspellinginconnectionwiththedetailedsyllabusistestedinbothpapers.DETAILEDSYLLABUSS/NO. TOPICS CONTENTI. Identite` h. Traitsphysiques

i. Parlerdescaracteristiquespersonnellesj. Parlerdescharacter`resdesgensk. Exprimerlesattitudes(jugementsetappreciation)l. Lesprofessionsetlesqualite`sdesgensm. De`cirelesqualite`sadmirablen. Parlerdesgensquel`onadmirebeaucoup.

II. EnvironnementImme`diat h. Letempsetlarieruralei. Decrirelavieruralej. Lavilleetlevillagek. De`gagerlescaracteristiquesdelavieurbainel. Parlerdesresemblancesetdifferences.m. Lesfetesdanslacommunaute`n. Identifie`lese`trangers.

III. Activite`sHumaies f. Parlerdelequell`onfaitpoursedistraireg. Parlerdesvoyagesh. Nakrition.

iii. Racontercequis`estpusse`iv. Emploi des expressions quiaident a` situer les

e`ve`nementsi. Te`le`phonerj. Correspondence.

IV. LaSalutation f. Bonjourg. Bonsoirh. Bonappe`titi. Aurevoirj. Abieuto`tetc

V SePre`senter e. Jem`app`ellef. Jesuis……..g. Jeviensde……..h. Jesuisne`……..etc

VI. CorpsMe`dical f. Lasantég. Discuterlescausesh. Parlerdespopulationsaffecte`si. L`importancedel`hygienej. Parlerdesprofessionnelsdelasanté.

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VII. Demander poliment etexprimerlessentiments.

e. Demanderquelguechosea`quelqu`unf. Demanderetdonnerl`hereg. Demanderetexpliquerceque l`onfaita`certainesheuresde

lajournc`eh. Dire lesdates/situerune`ven`ementpar rapport a` un autre,

etcVIII Sports e. Sports

f. Nommerlessportsprincipauxg. Demanderpolimenth. Exprinerlessentiments.

ReadingTexts:1. Elbow Peter (1998):Writing With Power. New York: OxfordUniversityPress.2ndEdition.2. Elizabeth B. P. Pryse (1987): English without Tears. London:

LongmanInternationalEducation.3. http://www.kuro5hin.org/story/2004/12/29/15258/287