Computer Business Technology Program
2018-2019
Description
Computers and web technologies are ubiquitous in the majority of businesses and industries. Computer Business Technology is a versatile field that offers employment opportunities in a variety of business settings. The Computer Business Technology Associate Degree and Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for positions as working professionals with the opportunity to enhance and modernize their skills in computer technologies, information records management,desktop publishing and computer-related office skills.
Gainful Employment Information
Career Options
Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Office Clerk, Word Processor, Records Information Management, Customer Service Representative, Receptionist, Records Clerk, Cashier, and Business Computer Applications.
| Award Type | Units |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Performance: | |
| Desktop Publishing | 9 |
| General Office Clerk | 10 |
| Keyboarder/Word Processor | 7-8 |
| Certificate of Achievement: | |
| Administrative Assistant | 23 |
| Information Management Technology | 20 |
| Associate of Science Degree: | |
| Administrative Assistant | 33* |
| Information Management Technology | 20* |
| Microcomputer Applications | 26-28* |
*and courses to meet graduation requirements, general education and electives as needed to meet the minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Students will be assessed through a combination of performance evaluations, written assignments, and written tests and quizzes.
Certificate of Performance
Desktop Publishing*
This certificate in desktop publishing equips students to create published materials for businesses and public agencies.
| Courses: | Units | |
| CBTE 170 | Desktop Publishing | 2 |
| CBTE 175 | Publishing and Digital Design I: Using InDesign | 3 |
| CBTE 176 | Publishing and Digital Design II: E-publishing and Interactivity Using InDesign | 3 |
| CBTE 177 | Acrobat Portable Document Format File Creation | 1 |
| Total Units =9 | ||
*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
General Office Clerk*
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as administrative assistants.
| Courses: | Units | |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | 1 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| CBTE 180 | Microsoft Office | 3 |
| CBTE 210 | Computers in Business | 3 |
| Total Units =10 | ||
*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed with in the San Diego Community College District.
Keyboarder/Word Processor*
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions as administrative assistants.
| Courses: | Units | |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | |
| or | ||
| CBTE 102 | Keyboarding | 1-2 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 122 | Intermediate Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| Total Units = 7-8 | ||
*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.
Certificate of Achievement
Administrative Assistant
Prepares the student for employment in business or civil service as a general office clerk, clerk typist, file clerk, receptionist, cashier, word processor or other positions not requiring stenography.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| CBTE 95 | Keyboarding Skill Development | 1 |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | 1 |
| CBTE 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows | 1 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 140 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CBTE 151 | Microsoft Access: Basic | 1 |
| CBTE 205 | Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Units = 23 | ||
Information Management Technology
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| CBTE 151 | Microsoft Access: Basic | 1 |
| CBTE 161 | Learning the Internet | 1 |
| CBTE 180 | Microsoft Office | 3 |
| CBTE 200 | Office Telecommunications | 2 |
| CBTE 205 | Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 210 | Computers in Business | |
| or | ||
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CISC 130 | Introduction to Local Area Networks | 1 |
| COMS 103 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total Units = 20 | ||
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree .
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Recommended Electives: Accounting 116A ; Business 101 , 140 , 150 ; Computer Business Technology 140 , 270 .
Associate of Science Degree
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant Associate Degree prepares students for employment in the private and public sector as an administrative assistant, an executive assistant, a receptionist, a records clerk, a customer service representative assistant, a general office clerk, a human resources assistant, and a data entry clerk.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| ACCT 150 | Computer Accounting Applications | 3 |
| CBTE 95 | Keyboarding Skill Development | 1 |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | 1 |
| CBTE 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows | 1 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 122 | Intermediate Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CBTE 127 | Introduction to Powerpoint | 2 |
| CBTE 140 | Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CBTE 151 | Microsoft Access: Basic | 1 |
| CBTE 161 | Learning the Internet | 1 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| CBTE 165 | Webpage Creation with Dreamweaver | |
| or | ||
| WEBD 165 | Beginning Web Design: Dreamweaver | 3 |
| CBTE 205 | Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Units = 33 | ||
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree .
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Recommended Electives: Computer Business Technology 162 , 206 , 207 .
Information Management Technology
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| CBTE 151 | Microsoft Access: Basic | 1 |
| CBTE 161 | Learning the Internet | 1 |
| CBTE 180 | Microsoft Office | 3 |
| CBTE 200 | Office Telecommunications | 2 |
| CBTE 205 | Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 210 | Computers in Business or | |
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| CISC 130 | Introduction to Local Area Networks | 1 |
| COMS 103 | Oral Communication | 3 |
| Total Units = 20 | ||
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree .
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Recommended Electives: Accounting 116A ; Business 101 , 140 , 150 ; Computer Business Technology 140 , 270 .
Microcomputer Applications
Provides training in major office systems and Technology used to enhance productivity and communications.
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree .
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Recommended Electives: Business 150 ; Computer Business Technology 126 , 162 , 270 ; Computer and Information Sciences 150 .
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | |
| or | ||
| CBTE 102 | Keyboarding | |
| or | ||
| CBTE 103 | Beginning Computer Keyboarding | 1-3 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 122 | Intermediate Microsoft Word | 3 |
| CBTE 140A | Introduction to Microsoft Excel | 1 |
| CBTE 151 | Microsoft Access: Basic | 1 |
| CBTE 161 | Learning the Internet | 1 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| CBTE 170 | Desktop Publishing | 2 |
| CBTE 200 | Office Telecommunications | 2 |
| CBTE 205 | Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 210 | Computers in Business | |
| or | ||
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 101 | Business Mathematics | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Units = 26-28 | ||
Transfer Information
Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses required for the university major and the general education pattern required by that transfer institution. See catalog TRANSFER INFORMATION section. Additional courses may be required to meet university lower-division requirements.
Course requirements at the transfer institution are subject to change and may be verified by a counselor or by consulting the current university catalog. Many Baccalaureate in Arts degrees require third semester competency in a foreign language. Consult the current catalog of the transfer institution and consult with a counselor.