QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SKILL ACQUISITION IN OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A. O. Ovbiagele, D. C. Mgbonyebi

Abstract


This paper focused on quality assurance and skill acquisition in Office Technology and Management for national development. In Nigeria today, there are abounding evidence of youth unemployment, decline in education standards and lack of needed skills among graduates from
various tertiary institutions, with its attendant negative consequences. This work therefore examined the concept of quality assurance and how it can be infused into Office Technology and Management programme in our tertiary education institutions. The unique skills associated with
the programme and their relevance to graduates is also x-rayed. The paper concluded that various education stakeholders should ensure that quality is maintained in the programme by adhering to laid down academic standards and guidelines. Finally, it was recommended that necessary resources (human and materials) be provided in the programme and that curriculum should be updated periodically amongst others.

Keywords:Quality assurance, skill acquisition, Office Technology and Management, National development, Sustainable Development and Education.


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