Office & Management Support Specialist (Management assistant) (bbl)
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What are you becoming?
As an Office & Management Support Specialist, you can work as a management assistant/executive secretary at a variety of companies with an executive secretariat, such as a bank, notary's office, hospital, educational institution, or municipality. You can also pursue a higher professional education program focused on human resources & labor, communication, office management, or facility services. You can also enroll in a teacher training program.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at least 1 hours a week at an accredited training company. You'll study at your own pace and, together with a career counselor, decide what exams you'll take each period. This means you decide how quickly you can take your exam.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
To be admitted to this course you need:
- diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical, mixed or intermediate vocational track, preferably with an Economics profile or;
- transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo/vwo or;
- diploma level 3 or;
- HAVO/VWO diploma or a targeted MBO level 3 diploma. The training then takes an average of 2 years.
Work at a recognized training company
During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.
For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.
WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
What are you becoming?
As an Office & Management Support Specialist, you can work as a management assistant/executive secretary at a variety of companies with an executive secretariat, such as a bank, notary's office, hospital, educational institution, or municipality. You can also pursue a higher professional education program focused on human resources & labor, communication, office management, or facility services. You can also enroll in a teacher training program.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at least 1 hours a week at an accredited training company. You'll study at your own pace and, together with a career counselor, decide what exams you'll take each period. This means you decide how quickly you can take your exam.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course here.
Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.
Statutory tuition fees
The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
To be admitted to this course you need:
- diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical, mixed or intermediate vocational track, preferably with an Economics profile or;
- transition certificate from 3 to 4 havo/vwo or;
- diploma level 3 or;
- HAVO/VWO diploma or a targeted MBO level 3 diploma. The training then takes an average of 2 years.
Work at a recognized training company
During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.
For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships and professions, please visit www.s-bb.nl.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.
WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
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