Computer Business Office Technology: Computer Applications and Office Management - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The Computer Applications and Office Management degree and certificate programs are designed to provide students with the computer application and office administration skills required for employment in a wide variety of fields. Training includes all phases of administrative operations, management essentials and business communication with emphasis on software applications, such as word processing, business desktop publishing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics and records management. The degree and certificate options prepare students for occupations in office management, computer support, records management and employment as an administrative or executive assistant.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate the appropriate use of software applications to analyze and solve problems related to office administration.

Demonstrate proper administrative operations and procedures for business.

Communicate clearly and professionally.

Apply business principles to produce work-based learning projects.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

17 units
BUS 107
Human Relations in Business
A study of human relations in business including multicultural and gender relationships in the workplace.
            BUS 160
            Business Communications
            A study of the types of communications used in industry and government with emphasis on the content and practice of creating and writing various types of letters, memorandums, reports, Internet e-mail, multimedia presentations and other types of documents. Spelling, correct word usage, sentence structure, punctuation, appearance of copy and organization of ideas are emphasized.
            1. Advisories: ENGL 514
                    CBIS 141
                    Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive
                    Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
                    1. Advisories: CBIS 101
                    2. Advisories: CBIS 371
                    3. Advisories: CS 102
                            CBOT 131
                            Introduction to Word Processing
                            An introduction to word processing designed to develop skills in formatting and editing documents. Topics include setting tabs, creating headers and footers, inserting tables, creating newsletters, applying styles, using templates and printing envelopes and labels. Time saving tips and techniques will also be discussed.
                            1. Advisories: CBOT 100
                                    CBOT 333
                                    Business Desktop Publishing

                                    Basics of desktop publishing for business documents using Microsoft Publisher. Learn to create newsletters, brochures, advertising mailers, flyers, event invitations, business cards and other marketing materials for business. Topics include page layouts, formatting, inserting objects, and mail merge.

                                              CBOT 302
                                              Records Management

                                              A comprehensive course in the principles and practices of records management. The course covers the rules of indexing and alphabetizing and various records management systems including geographic, numeric, and subject plus the organization and operation of records management programs.

                                                        Spring Year 1

                                                        6 units
                                                        BUS 302
                                                        Essentials of Management
                                                        A review of essential management skills including the role of the supervisor, supervisory challenges, and related human resources responsibilities. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for one or more of the Essentials of Management modules or BUS 359 (Essentials of Management).
                                                                  CBOT 132
                                                                  Advanced Word Processing
                                                                  An advanced word processing experience designed to develop industry proficiency in the skills required for processing information in today's electronic office. Includes inserting graphics and WordArt to create flyers and newsletters, creating online forms, inserting a table of contents and index for reports and books, creating hyperlinks, bookmarks, and cross-references, completing a mail merge, recording macros and saving documents using different file formats.
                                                                  1. Advisories: CBOT 131

                                                                          Spring Year 2

                                                                          6 units
                                                                          CBOT 337
                                                                          Presentation Design - PowerPoint
                                                                          An introduction to computer-based business presentations and their development using PowerPoint. Topics include creating dynamic, non-linear presentations with animation, designing colorful handouts, installing and using templates, inserting sound, action buttons, video and creating slide masters. Time saving tips and techniques will also be discussed.
                                                                                    CBOT 334
                                                                                    Administrative Office Procedures

                                                                                    This course focuses on both the computerized and non-computerized administrative tasks performed by administrative assistants and office managers in today's electronic office. Topics include effective communication in the workplace, records management, customer service and teamwork.

                                                                                    1. Advisories: CBOT 131