A management assistant with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education is able to support senior management in their management work. They have the specialist knowledge and skills to take on demanding communication, information and administrative tasks. You will be able to independently implement tasks in the areas of marketing, human resources, PR and corporate communication and take responsibility for the organization of conferences, meetings and projects. An executive assistant (or management assistant) often has an important coordinating and mediating function between their superiors, employees and customers / suppliers / business partners.
An executive assistant is an important linchpin in the company. They are often an important person and point of contact for managers and employees. The job market for management assistants with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education is very broad and offers interesting positions in a wide range of industries. In addition to the specialist knowledge taught on the course, you will also develop your soft skills. Soft skills refer to your personal and social skills, such as the ability to work in a team or show initiative, etc. You will also expand your professional network (other participants and lecturers) and create an ideal basis for yourself on the job market.
After successfully completing your training as a management assistant, you can choose from various further training options. For example, you can aim for an Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) as a certified management expert or as an expert in organizational management with a federal diploma. Or you can opt for a part-time course of study at a College of Higher Education, for example to become a certified business economist CHE.