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The Allan Hancock College Computer Business Information Systems program offers certificates of accomplishment in the following:

• Computer Business Information Systems
• Database Administration
• Computer Business Office Software
• Information Architecture
• Mac Fundamentals for Business
• Office Systems Analysis
• Office Software Support
• Information Technology Fundamentals
• Small Business Webmaster

Computer Business Information Systems

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A major of 27 units is required for the associate in science degree. Required core courses (27 units):

ACCT 130	Financial Accounting	3 units
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3 units
CBIS 101	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 units
CBIS 108	Networking and Administration	3 units
CBIS 112	Introduction to Programming	3 units
CBIS 141	Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 142	Microsoft Access - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 321	Internet Business Applications	3 units
EL 105	PC Preventive Maintenance and Upgrading	3 units
	Recommended electives:
CBIS 399	Special Topics Courses	.5-3 units
BUS 102	Marketing	3 units
BUS 104	Business Organization and Management	3 units
BUS 106	Small Business Management	3 units
EL/CS 310	Introduction to Network Platforms, NOSs, Security, and Maintenance	4 units

Database Administration

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Seventeen and one-half units constitute the certificate.

CBIS 142	Microsoft Access-Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 189	Independent Projects	1 units
CBIS 327	Building Business Websites	3 units
CBIS 330	Database Management Concepts	3 units
CBIS 334	Database Security and Auditing	3 units
CBIS 336	Web DB Programming-PHP/ASP	3 units
CBIS 343	Applied Project Management 1	1.5 units

Computer Business Office Software

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Five units constitute the certificate.

CBIS 373	Introduction to Windows	1 units
CBIS 371	Introduction to Excel	1 units
CBIS 372	Introduction to Access	1 units
CBOT 360	MS Word - Basics	1 units
CBOT 361	Introduction to MS PowerPoint	1 units

Information Architecture

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Sixteen and a half units constitute the certificate. Required core courses (6.5 units):

CBIS 321	Internet Business Applications	3 units
CBIS 327	Building Business Web Sites	3 units
BUS 380	Marketing Strategies	.5 units
	Plus a minimum of 10 units selected from the following:
BUS 111	Internet Marketing	3 units
CS 102	Introduction to Computing with HTML	3 units
MMAC 114	Dynamic Internet Design	3 units
CBIS 315	Programming for the Web 1	1.5 units
CBIS 343	Applied Project Management 1	1.5 units
BUS 377	Managing Service Quality	.5 units
BUS 366	Promoting Small Business	.5 units
CBIS 372	Introduction to Access	1 units

MAC Fundamentals for Business for Business

The certificate of accomplishment in MAC Fundamentals for Business prepares a student to manage a Mac computer environment and utilize Office software to develop solutions for business and school needs. 

A total of 3 units is required for the certificate

CBIS 381	Introduction to Mac OS	1 unit
CBIS 382	Office Apps for the Mac	2 units

Office Systems Analysis

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Thirteen and one-half units constitute the certificate. Required core courses (13.5 units):

CBIS 101	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 units
CBIS 112	Introduction to Programming	3 units
CBIS 141	Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 142	Microsoft Access - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 343	Applied Project Management 1	1.5 units

Office Software Support

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Fifteen units constitute the certificate. Required core courses (15 units):

CBIS 101	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 units
	or
CBOT 132	Advanced Word Processing	3 units
CBIS 141	Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 142	Microsoft Access - Comprehensive	3 units
CBIS 321	Internet Business Applications	3 units
CBIS/CBOT 337	Presentation Design - Power Point	3 units

Information Technology Fundamentals

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Nine units constitute the certificate. 

CBIS 301	Computer Fundamentals 1	3 units
CBIS 321	Internet Business Applications	3 units
CBIS 302	Computer Fundamentals 2	3 units
	or
CBIS 101	Computer Concepts and Applications	3 units

Small Business Webmaster

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Ten units constitute the certificate. Required core courses (6 units):

CBIS 321	Internet Business Applications	3 units
CBIS 327	Building Business Web Sites	3 units
	Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:
BUS 111	Internet Marketing	3 units
BUS 366	Promoting Small Business	.5 units
BUS 377	Managing Service Quality	.5 units
BUS 380	Marketing Strategies	.5 units
CBIS 315	Programming for the Web 1	1.5 units
CBIS 372	Introduction to Access	1 units
CS 102	Introduction to Computing with HTML	3 units
MMAC 114	Dynamic Internet Design	3 units

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