Business Systems Certificate

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The Business Systems Certificate prepares students for work in an office environment and also includes business-related courses. It is an important first step towards completion of an Associate of Applied Business degree in Business Systems or toward an entry-level job in the workforce. This certificate provides students with exposure to a well-rounded complement of business and internet technology courses.♦

Program Outcomes ►
The student will

apply positive ethical standards across various situations and industries;
use effective interpersonal skills to discuss important industry-specific concepts and to interact in diverse team environments;
demonstrate an ability to build, configure, manage, or troubleshoot common applications, databases, operating systems, programming code, networks, or servers using industry-standard tools and techniques;
evaluate and analyze problems and apply the tools of logical problem solving;
demonstrate essential computer skills in areas such as applications, operating systems, or programming; and
demonstrate basic business skills in accounting, finance, and management, as well as awareness of economic and business issues.

Courses

	ACC 121S Introduction to Financial Accounting	4
	BUS 110S Introduction to Business	3
	CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3
	CIS 121S Introduction to Programming	3
	CIS 201S Word Processing	3
	CIS 202S Spreadsheets	3
	CIS 211S Operating System Concepts	3
	COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3
	ENG 121S Composition I	3
	IMD 131S Introduction to Graphic Design	2
	Credit Hours	30
	♦ Students who cannot demonstrate basic computer skills must take Introduction to Computers before entering this program.