Business Software Specialist

Winter 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

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

  1. Acquire comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook software.
  2. Handle multiple deadlines and priorities in an office setting.
  3. Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations, solve problems, and make decisions.
  4. Handle a variety of internal and external business forms and understand their purpose.
  5. Compile and analyze data, prepare concise reports and presentations, use information processing technology and software.
  6. Demonstrate organizational, planning, and project management skills.
  7. Exhibit management initiative, dependability, and flexibility; follow directions; and take pride in quality work.
  8. Appreciate the scope of business operations and economics systems.
  9. Organize and plan office work and exercise leadership skills that make the employee a successful member of a dynamic team.
  10. Operate a variety of business machines, including computers, copy machines and scanners, transcribing equipment, facsimiles, printers, telephones, and calculating machines.
  11. 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   105Basic Grammar for Business II 5
BT   106Computing Essentials 5
BT   152College and Career Strategies 3
CATT 102Introduction to Outlook 2.5
15.5

Second Quarter

BT   127Human Relations and Professional Development 3
BT   196Skillbuilding 1
BUS  103Basic Business Math and Electronic Calculators 5
CATT 190Introduction to PowerPoint 2.5
MMGT 223Customer Service 3
14.5

Third Quarter

BT   165Word Processing 5
BT   204Spreadsheet Design and Analysis 5
BT   274Business Writing for the Web 15
15

Fourth Quarter

BT   205Database Design and Analysis 5
CATT 191Advanced PowerPoint 2.5
CATT 241Microsoft Project 2.5
CATT 242Advanced Microsoft Project 2.5
CIS  103Mobile Devices 5
17.5

Fifth Quarter

BT   251Current Trends in Technology 5
BT   280Project Management for the Office 2.5
CATT 128Desktop Publishing 5
CIS  201IT Essentials - A+ 5
17.5

Sixth Quarter

BT   160Job Preparation Techniques 3
BT   285Administrative Professional Internship 2
CIS  112Web Graphics with Photoshop 3
Elective 7
15
95 credits are required for the AAS

Elective 

ACCT 141QuickBooks 1-5
ACCT 151College Accounting I 5
ACCT&201Principles of Accounting I 5
BT   104Basic Grammar for Business I 5
BT   206Electronic Records Management 3
BT   274Business Writing for the Web 5
BUS& 201Business Law 5
BUS  204Introduction to Law 5
BUS  280Human Relations in Business 5
CATT 122Microsoft Access I 2.5
CATT 222Advanced Microsoft Access I 2.5
CATT 223Advanced Microsoft Access II 2.5
CIS  104Mobile Device Management  5
CIS  130HTML5/CSS II 5
CIS  234Network Scripting 3
CMST 127Leadership Development 3-5
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
CMST 287Business and Professional Communication 3-5
MMGT 244Introduction to Lean Six Sigma 2.5
1May be substituted with BT 272.

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.