Business Information Systems

The Business Information Systems program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in business with a focus on information technology. The major satisfies the business sector's need for well-rounded technology professionals. As technology managers, graduates of this program are responsible for delivering information services to the end-user while cost-effectively administering their organization's information resources.

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These are updates to an existing local degree and certificate. The existing AA degree is being changed to an AS in order to reflect that course of study. and industry suggestions. The Business Information Systems program prepares students to work in an office environment. It prepares students to assume positions as office managers, supervisors, administrative assistance. These positions use a variety of office technology and computer-based applications (word processing, electronic mail, database, spreadsheets, presentation graphics. Classes emphasize technology, proofreading and editing, document formatting, electronic filing, accounting, and human relations. Students will develop administrative skills necessary to participate as part of the management team. Office management personnel assist in planning, organizing, and controlling the information related activities and in leading or directing people to attain the objectives of the organization. They support and help facilitate accurate communication and information exchange to internal and external customers on a timely basis.

Degree Requirements: Core Courses (23 units): BUS 005 Human Relations in Business 3 BUS 010 Introduction to Business 3 BUS 020 General Accounting 3 BUS 038 Introduction to Microcomputers and Business Software 4 BUS 043B Introduction to Microsoft Excel for Business Applications 4 BUS 201 Business Communications 3 BUS 202 Business Mathematics * 3 Total Major Units: 23 Recommended but not required: BUS 021 Payroll Accounting 2 BUS 204A Business Machine Calculation 1 BUS 204B Business Machine Calculation 1 BUS 230D Beginning Keyboarding 1 BUS 245E Word Processing Using Microsoft Word 4 BUS 456D Occupational Work Experience in Business Administration 1 - 4 ECON 002 Principles of Economics (Micro-Economics) 3 For AS: General Education Requirements: 19 Electives to meet 60 units: 18 Total Units: 60

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Obtain information related to the profession using traditional and electronic sources. Synthesize the information into written or oral business reports; Analyze business situations and recommend solutions or plans for improvement; and Analyze data and prepare common business and personal financial reports.

Diablo Valley College: Office professional CA Claudia Eckelmann 925-969-2336 ceckelmann@dvc.edu emailed and called them; as 6/7/18 no reply City College of San Francisco: Office Technology CA; Administrative Support AS Gina Hector ghector@ccsf.edu (415) 452-5927 emailed and called them; as 6/7/18 no reply Chabot College: Human Resources Assistant CA Kristin Lima klima@chabotcollege.edu emailed; as 6/7/18 no reply Skyline College: Office Assistant CA Christine Roumbanis roumbanis@smccd.edu (650) 738-4362 emailed and called; as 6/7/18 no reply