Computer Business Information Systems
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
If you enjoy using technology and helping others then a career in information technology may be for you. The Computer and Business Information Systems (CBIS) program is a comprehensive certificate where you will learn business concepts along with needed technical skills to help support a company’s information systems’ needs. This is a Tech Prep program (see “Programs of Study” for information about Tech Prep).The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Computer Business Information Systems will:
- 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 Requirements
A major of 21 units is required for a certificate of achievement.
Required core courses (21 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ACCT 105 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.0 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.0 |
| CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.0 |
| CBIS 108 | Networking and Administration | 3.0 |
| CBIS 112 | Intro to Visual Basic Program | 3.0 |
| CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3.0 |
| CBIS 142 | Microsoft Access-Comprehensive | 3.0 |