Business Information Technology Certificate

BA 160 Business Math I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: A minimum score of 32 on COMPASS pre-algebra test or a minimum score of 22 on ACT math.
A short review of basic math concepts and their application to actual business problems. Covers insurance, interest calculations, merchandising discounts, taxes, dividends and basic statistical measures.

BE 100 Work Environment Orientation
2 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
This course is intended to introduce the facts, skills, strengths, and career goals necessary for success in the business education curricula.

BE 120 Technology Tools
2 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
This course will allow students hands-on knowledge of technology tools and digital imaging currently used in the business.

BE 141 Computerized Keyboarding I
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Keyboard mastery and document formatting using a current word processing software package.

BE 142 Computerized Keyboarding II
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: BE 145 “C” or better or BE 145A, BE 145B, and BE 145C “C” or better or instructor consent.
Speed and accuracy building in producing business documents.

BE 144 Concepts of Information Processing
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Introduction to information processing history and current emphasis on current terminology. An understanding of why computers are essential components in the business world and society. Hands-on activities with use of the World Wide Web as a media of the latest information.

BE 145 Information Processing
1-3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Students learn word processing software most commonly found in area offices. This course is equivalent to BE 145A, 145B, and 145C.

BE 145A Information Processing I
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
Students learn word processing software most commonly found in area offices.

BE 145B Information Processing II
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
Students learn word processing software most commonly found in area offices.

BE 145C Information Processing III
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
Students learn word processing software most commonly found in area offices.

BE 146 Excel for Business
1-3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Use of current spreadsheet software on microcomputers.

BE 163 Presentation Graphics
1 cr. hr.; 1 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
Includes features of current Windows-based presentation graphics software.

BE 264 Introduction to Database Management
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: BE 145 “C” or better; or BE 145A, B, and C “C” or better; or CS 100 “C” or better; or instructor consent.
Features of current Windows based database management software. Project work necessary to business database use.

COER 116 Microcomputer Hardware
3 cr. hrs.; 2 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
This course is an introduction to microcomputer hardware components, from a technician’s perspective. Content includes motherboard, CPU, memory, storage devices, and I/O devices, etc. Emphasis is on installation and repair, as well as hardware/software interaction. Not an A+ Certification prep course, but provides a foundation for future pursuit of this credential.

COMM 105 Essentials of English
3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite: See Assessment and Orientation
Reviews grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence structure and organizational principles of writing through a variety of tasks. COMM 105 is a required course in several career curricula.