Business Software Specialist
Winter 2018
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Additional Costs
Books | $3000 |
Supplies and Equipment | $300 |
* Estimated cost of books, supplies and equipment for length of program excluding prerequisites. |
Program Description
The Business Software Specialist degree is a two-year program with classes offered online or on-campus. This program combines training in information processing systems and office administration to give students the diversified training and background needed to hold positions of responsibility in business offices. Upon completion students will be prepared for administrative positions that require advanced spreadsheet, database, presentation, and project management software. This program provides students with one or more of the following additional areas: basic computer hardware troubleshooting, online collaboration, MOS certification, or basic network administration.
In order to earn a Business Software Specialist AAS degree, a student must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all individual courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook software.
- Handle multiple deadlines and priorities in an office setting.
- Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions.
- Handle a variety of internal and external business forms and understand their purpose.
- Compile and analyze data, prepare concise reports and presentations, use information processing technology and software.
- Demonstrate organizational, planning, and project management skills.
- Exhibit management initiative, dependability, and flexibility; follow directions; and take pride in quality work.
- Appreciate the scope of business operations and economics systems.
- Organize and plan office work and exercise leadership skills that make the employee a successful member of a dynamic team.
- Operate a variety of business machines, including computers, copy machines and scanners, transcribing equipment, facsimiles, printers, telephones, and calculating machines.
- Acquire a technical overview of office information systems, basic computer hardware, and network administration.
College credit toward degree completion may be earned by articulating from a high school business program or by completing comprehensive tests administered by the Business Technology Department.
Career Opportunities
Job prospects should be best for computer support specialists who are up to date with the latest skills and technologies, particularly if they have supplemented their formal education with some relevant work experience. Employers will continue to seek computer specialists who possess a strong background in fundamental computer skills combined with good interpersonal and communication skills. POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: IT coordinator, information specialist, computer technology trainer, computer support specialist, help-desk technician.
AAS - SCC
Offered at Locations: Online Learning, SCC - Colville Center, SCC - Inchelium Center, SCC - Ione Center, SCC - Newport Center, SCC - Republic Center, Spokane Community College |
First Quarter |
BT 105 | Basic Grammar for Business II | 5 |
BT 106 | Computing Essentials | 5 |
BT 152 | College and Career Strategies | 3 |
CATT 102 | Introduction to Outlook | 2.5 |
| 15.5 |
Second Quarter |
BT 127 | Human Relations and Professional Development | 3 |
BT 196 | Skillbuilding | 1 |
BUS 103 | Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators | 5 |
CATT 190 | Introduction to PowerPoint | 2.5 |
MMGT 223 | Customer Service | 3 |
| 14.5 |
Third Quarter |
BT 165 | Word Processing | 5 |
BT 204 | Spreadsheet Design and Analysis | 5 |
BT 274 | Business Writing for the Web 1 | 5 |
| 15 |
Fourth Quarter |
BT 205 | Database Design and Analysis | 5 |
CATT 191 | Advanced PowerPoint | 2.5 |
CATT 241 | Microsoft Project | 2.5 |
CATT 242 | Advanced Microsoft Project | 2.5 |
CIS 103 | Mobile Devices | 5 |
| 17.5 |
Fifth Quarter |
BT 251 | Current Trends in Technology | 5 |
BT 280 | Project Management for the Office | 2.5 |
CATT 128 | Desktop Publishing | 5 |
CIS 201 | IT Essentials - A+ | 5 |
| 17.5 |
Sixth Quarter |
BT 160 | Job Preparation Techniques | 3 |
BT 285 | Administrative Professional Internship | 2 |
CIS 112 | Web Graphics with Photoshop | 3 |
| Elective | 7 |
| 15 |
95 credits are required for the AAS |
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Elective |
ACCT 141 | QuickBooks | 1-5 |
ACCT 151 | College Accounting I | 5 |
ACCT&201 | Principles of Accounting I | 5 |
BT 104 | Basic Grammar for Business I | 5 |
BT 206 | Electronic Records Management | 3 |
BT 274 | Business Writing for the Web | 5 |
BUS& 201 | Business Law | 5 |
BUS 204 | Introduction to Law | 5 |
BUS 280 | Human Relations in Business | 5 |
CATT 122 | Microsoft Access I | 2.5 |
CATT 222 | Advanced Microsoft Access I | 2.5 |
CATT 223 | Advanced Microsoft Access II | 2.5 |
CIS 104 | Mobile Device Management | 5 |
CIS 130 | HTML5/CSS II | 5 |
CIS 234 | Network Scripting | 3 |
CMST 127 | Leadership Development | 3-5 |
CMST&210 | Interpersonal Communication | 5 |
CMST 287 | Business and Professional Communication | 3-5 |
MMGT 244 | Introduction to Lean Six Sigma | 2.5 |
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1 | May be substituted with BT 272. |
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Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.