Certificate Options

Degree and certificate options may change. For the most up-to-date degree and certificate information, please refer to the catalog.
The Allan Hancock College Computer Business Information Systems program offers certificates of accomplishment in the following:
- Computer Business Information Systems
- Computer Business Office Software
- Information Architecture
- Mac Fundamentals for Business
- Office Systems Analysis
- Office Software Support
- Information Technology Fundamentals
- Small Business Webmaster
Gainful Employment for CBIS: Database Administration
Gainful Employment for CBIS: Information Architecture
Computer Business Information Systems
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 |
Computer Business Office Software
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
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
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
Fifteen units constitute the certificate. Required core courses (15 units):
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 units |
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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
Nine units constitute the certificate.
CBIS 301 | Computer Fundamentals 1 | 3 units |
CBIS 321 | Internet Business Applications | 3 units |
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 units |
Small Business Webmaster
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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