Computer Business Technology Program
2019-2020
Description
Computers are ubiquitous in all aspects of business and industry. 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, and a variety of computer-related office skills.
Additional certification and/or credentialing may be required to obtain employment in the field.
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 Achievement: | |
| Business Information Worker I | 16-17 |
| Associate of Science Degree: | |
| Administrative Assistant | 29* |
*and courses to meet graduation requirements, general education and electives as needed to meet the minimum of 60 units required for the degree.
Certificate of Achievement:
Business Information Worker I
This certificate prepares students for a broad range of entry-level office and administrative support positions in a variety of business environments.
| Courses Required for the Major: | Units | |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUSE 150 | Human Relations in Business | 3 |
| CBTE 101 | Basic Computer Keyboarding | 1 |
| CBTE 114 | Introduction to Microsoft Windows | 1 |
| CBTE 120 | Beginning Microsoft Word | 2 |
| CBTE 140 | Beginning Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| CISC 150 | Introduction to Computer and Informational Sciences | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CISC 181 | Principles of Information Systems | 4 |
| Total Units = 16 - 17 | ||
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 | |
| 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 | Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint | 2 |
| CBTE 128 | Intermediate Microsoft PowerPoint | 3 |
| CBTE 140 | Beginning Microsoft Excel | 2 |
| CBTE 143 | Intermediate Microsoft Excel | 3 |
| CBTE 152 | Beginning Microsoft Access | 2 |
| CBTE 164 | Introduction to Microsoft Outlook | 1 |
| CBTE 206 | Electronic Records Management | 3 |
| CBTE 211 | Office Administration | 3 |
| BUSE 119 | Business Communications | 3 |
| Total Units = 29 | ||
For graduation requirements see Requirements for the Associate Degree .
Electives as needed to meet minimum of 60 units required for the degree.