Business & Information Technology

To prepare the students for positions in technologically advanced offices or transfer to another degree program.

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

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

• Students will interact effectively within a diverse student population by completing collaborative projects.

To prepare the student to communicate effectively.

• 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 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 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 introduces proper computer keyboarding techniques, builds speed and accuracy, and provides practice in formatting personal and business documents.

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.

This course reviews basic arithmetic processes to develop speed and accuracy in working with decimals, fractions, and percentages. Calculators and computers are used to solve business problems, including simple and compound interest, discounting promissory notes, present value, installment purchases, and mortgages. Retail mathematics covers the areas of purchase and cash discounts, trade discounts, and markup of merchandise. Topics may also include the mathematics of sales and property taxes and payroll. Problem-solving exercises are completed through using computer spreadsheet applications and exercises. Prerequisite: An appropriate Math Placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.

This course increases knowledge and productivity with the personal computer. Students gain knowledge of hardware and software and, by working with popular business applications software packages, increase their overall computer competency. The course emphasizes the use of the computer in the management of information. Areas of study include the MS DOS operating system, WINDOWS operating environment, sharing files among applications, incorporating graphics, report generation, and communications. Current computing issues such as computer ethics, computer crime and security are discussed. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1.

This course concentrates on increasing keyboarding speed and accuracy, and providing practice on more advanced word processing and desktop publishing projects. Prerequisite: AA111 Keyboarding - Basic.

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.

This course introduces the principles of desktop publishing in a business environment. Professional quality business documents are designed and produced that combine text, graphics, illustrations, and photographs in documents such as letterheads, business cards, flyers, brochures, promotional documents, and newsletters. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course introduces the scope and responsibilities of administrative office management.Topics include information management as it relates to planning, organizing, operating, and controlling office operations,management leadership and human relations factors, salary administration, labor management relations, and office personnel problems and practices.

This course covers advanced word processing and desktop publishing skills.Decision-making, editing, abstracting information, setting priorities, and maintaining a smooth workflow are emphasized.Government,medical, legal, and business documents are keyboarded. Prerequisite: AA112 Keyboarding - Intermediate.

This course expands the knowledge of those already familiar with the basic elements of electronic spreadsheets. It examines the various uses for a spreadsheet in business. Intermediate and advanced spreadsheet techniques are examined, including the power of functions, formatting, analytical graphics, and macros. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1.Corequisites:MA110 Elementary Statistics or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

This course enhances knowledge of database concepts with a focus on designing and structuring databases to meet the objectives of management.Database management systems are used, along with query capabilities and report generation. Prerequisite: IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1 or IS102 Computer Applications & Concepts 2.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course provides intensive training in the transcription of letters, memoranda, and reports, using various types of equipment and instructional materials. Emphasis is on mailable transcripts and production work. Prerequisite: AA112 Keyboarding - Intermediate.

This course focuses on the development and delivery of effective electronic presentations. Business presentations are prepared, organized, and delivered using presentation graphics packages. Topics include supporting material, outlining, appropriate use of visual materials, and elements of interpersonal communication in business performance reports, training workshops, and sales presentations. Techniques include linking and embedding objects from spreadsheets, charts,word processing documents, and databases. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition and IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1.

This course introduces the functions involved with managing the human resources within an organization. Topics include job design and analysis, recruitment and selection, performance appraisals, training, compensation administration, benefits, and employee rights.

Elective to be chosen in consultation with academic advisor. Choose from: BM, AC, AA, IS105 or above, HC, or MR provided the prerequisite has been taken.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.