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Business Information Systems

Business Information Systems

The Business Information Systems Associate of Science program prepares students to work in an office environment as an Office Manager, Supervisor, and Administrative Assistant using a variety of office technology and computer-based Applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics).

Associate of Science Requirements: 
Dept/No. Title Units
BUS 5 Human Relations in Business 3
BUS 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 20 General Accounting 3
BUS 38 Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software 4
BUS 43B Introduction to Microsoft Excel 4
BUS 201** Business Communications 3
BUS 202* Business Mathematics 3
Total Major Units
23
Recommended but not required:
BUS 21 Payroll Accounting 2
BUS 230D Beginning Keyboarding 1
BUS 245E Word Processing using Microsoft Word 4
BUS 456D Occupational Work Experience in Business Administration 1-4
ECON 2 Principles of Economics (Micro-Economics) 3
*Math 201 or 210D or a more advanced math course may be substituted for Bus 202.

**Eng 1A or 201A or 201B may be substituted for Bus 201.

For Associate Degree General Education requirements, please schedule an appointment with a counselor.

 

The Business Information Systems Certificate of Achievement program also prepares students to work in an office environment as an Office Manager, Supervisor, and Administrative Assistant using a variety of office technology and computer-based Applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics).

Certificate of Achievement Requirements:
Dept/No. Title Units
BUS 5 Human Relations in Business 3
BUS 10 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 20 General Accounting 3
BUS 38 Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software 4
BUS 43B Introduction to Microsoft Excel 4
BUS 201** Business Communications 3
BUS 202* Business Mathematics 3
Total Required Units
23
Recommended but not required:
BUS 21 Payroll Accounting 2
BUS 230D Beginning Keyboarding 1
BUS 245E Word Processing using Microsoft Word 4
BUS 456D Occupational Work Experience in Business Administration 1-4
ECON 2 Principles of Economics (Micro-Economics) 3
*Math 201 or 210D or a more advanced math course may be substituted for Bus 202.

**Eng 1A or 201A or 201B may be substituted for Bus 201.