Computer Business Information Systems: Small Business Web Master - Certificate of Accomplishment

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.

This certificate provides basic training for students who will plan, develop and manage business websites considering the needs of small business.  Some careers corresponding to the skills in the certificate are: Web Design Specialist, Web Developer, Web Designer.

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.

Understand the fundamentals of business and how they relate to information systems needs of a business.

Use effective written and oral communication to support business information systems needs.

Develop technical skills to analyze and solve problems both independently and in teams, using a variety of problem-solving approaches and selecting the appropriate software.

Analyze/design/develop/deploy/maintain and manage business applications.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6.5 units
BUS 366
Promoting Small Business
A course designed to help small business owners promote their business using effective advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and budgeting techniques.
            CBIS 321
            Internet Business Applications
            Development of fundamental competency in Internet business applications. Explores a comprehensive range of skills from the basic uses of Internet browsers, search engines, and email to file transfer protocol, file compression, and bookmark management. Includes the use of editing software to create interactive business websites, searching for and registering domain names, and analyzing business websites.
            1. Advisories: CBIS 301
                    CS 102
                    Introduction to Computing with HTML

                    A general education course dealing with how computers work, how they are used and their effects on society. Includes an introduction to web-page design using HTML.

                              Spring Year 1

                              7.5 units
                              BUS 377
                              Managing Service Quality
                              An overview of the functions of quality customer service and their affect on the customer satisfaction process. Not open to students who have taken BUS 389.
                                        CBIS 372
                                        Intro to Access
                                        Provides the student with an introduction to the use of a database management program. Learn Microsoft Access.
                                                  CBIS 327
                                                  Building Business Web Sites

                                                  An introductory to advanced course on business website development that consists of website design, accessibility, usability, and troubleshooting. Presents skills necessary to create professional-looking business Web pages using images, tables, tags, cascading style sheets, forms, libraries, behaviors and timelines. Includes uploading and maintaining pages on an Internet server site. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver's latest version.

                                                  1. Advisories: CBIS 301
                                                          GRPH 118
                                                          User Interface Design

                                                          This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practices of User Interface Design (UI.) Students will examine the role of text, navigational systems, visual representation, time, and human-centered design for interactivity and efficiency. Students are introduced to industry tools and methodologies for conceptualizing, designing, and testing interactive and user-centric interfaces. Specialized projects encourage students to develop organizing principles, workflows, prototypes, and interfaces that demonstrate the principles of Visual and Interaction Design and an understanding of different target platforms. 

                                                          1. Advisories: GRPH 112
                                                          2. Advisories: GRPH 113