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0514.00The curriculum prepares students to apply commonly used computer applications to business tasks; for example, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, databases, email, Internet research, and content management. Emphasis is on the use of computer systems to collaborate with others to solve business problems.
A Certificate of Achievement is awarded upon completion of all required courses with a grade of C or better.
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Program Outcomes
- Analyze business problems to determine the best use of software applications to communicate solutions.
- Develop creative, accurate, and professional methods for applying technology to solve business problems.
- Employ technological tools to expedite workflow within an organization.
Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIT 011 | BUSINESS DOCUMENT PROCESSING | 2 |
| BIT 025 | SURVEY OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS | 3 |
| BIT 105 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE-MICROSOFT ACCESS | 2 |
| BIT 106 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE - INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT OFFICE SYSTEM | 3 |
| BIT 107 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE-WINDOWS | 1 |
| BIT 108 | MICROSOFT OUTLOOK AND PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS | 1 |
| BIT 109 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE-MICROSOFT POWERPOINT | 2 |
| BIT 117 | COLLABORATIVE WEB-BASED WORKSPACES | 1 |
| BIT 122 | INTERNET RESEARCH FOR BUSINESS | 1 |
| BIT 128 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE-MICROSOFT WORD | 2 |
| BIT 133 | BUSINESS SOFTWARE - MICROSOFT EXCEL | 2 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree
- General Information
- PCC Local Gen Ed
- Students who have previously been awarded a bachelor‛s degree or higher from a U.S. institutionally accredited institution shall be deemed to have fulfilled the general education and elective course requirements for the Associate in Science degree.
- Cal-GETC
- Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.