Business & Information Technology

To prepare the students for entry-level positions in technologically advanced offices or transfer to a degree program.

• Graduates seeking a job secure a position in technologically advanced offices within two years.
• Graduates seeking further education transfer to a degree program.

To prepare the students to interact effectively within a diverse business population.

• Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by working collaboratively.

To prepare the student to communicate effectively.

• Students will communicate appropriately with instructors and peers through written or oral assignments.
• Students will visually and graphically communicate through presentations and/or projects.

To train students to solve business problems.

• Students will demonstrate the use of computers as a problem-solving tool.
• Students will analyze and solve case studies.

To introduce students to a variety of international business scenarios.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of worldwide issues related to business.
• Students shall investigate various international issues through the use of media.

To prepare the student with the skills and knowledge needed to create effective office documents.

• Students shall demonstrate the ability to use word processing, business communications and presentation software.
• Students shall demonstrate the ability to use database and spreadsheet software.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

The student will be placed in appropriate classes for Keyboarding based on high school records and assessment in the Business Information and Technology Department during the first week of classes.

Elective may chosen from AC, BM, IS or AA courses.

This course develops the skills necessary to improve success in college. It covers general College procedures, time management and study skills, and specific student responsibilities. Collaborative projects are included. Corequisites: This course must be taken in the student’s first fifteen hours of study.

This course covers the fundamental principles of effective business correspondence, report writing, and oral communications. These principles are applied first to sentences and paragraphs, and then to specific types of business communications. It includes a review of spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, grammar, and composition as necessary.

Elective to be chosen in consultation with academic advisor.

Choose from BM, AC, AA, IS 105 or above, HC or MR provided the prerequisite has been taken.