60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0301
The sophistication of the office systems technology field demands trained and competent personnel. The Computer Applications for Business A.A.S. offers the opportunity for this training for various careers, such as administrative assistants, office managers, directors of information support systems, office supervisors, trainers, marketing support representatives, desktop publishers, and office automation specialists. Students can choose to specialize in either Creative Software or Office Technology.
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area A — Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Area B — Mathematics | ||
| Select one course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) | 0-3 | |
| Business and Consumer Mathematics (recommended) | ||
| Area C — Science | ||
| Select one course from Area B (Mathematics) or Area C (Science) | 0-3 | |
| Area D — Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| One course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Area E — Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| One course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F — Global Studies 1 | ||
| One course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G — U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| One course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Other General Education credits: Select additional credits from Areas B, C, D, E, F or G if needed to meet 18-credit-hour minimum | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
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Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| CAB 110 | Windows Fundamentals | 1 |
| CAB 125 | Word Processing Using Word | 2 |
| CAB 160 | Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures | 1 |
| CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development | 3 |
| CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications | 4 |
| CAB 184 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| CAB 251 | Computer Applications for Business Internship | 3 |
| CIS 131 | Web Page Development | 4 |
| Select three credit hours from courses in BUS, MGT, or MKT | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business (recommended) | ||
| Major Requirements for both tracks | 24 | |
| Select courses to total 18 semester credit hous from one of the two following tracks: | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Software Track | ||
| Select 18 credit hours from the following: | 18 | |
| Adobe Acrobat PDF | ||
| Adobe InDesign | ||
| Adobe Photoshop | ||
| Adobe Illustrator | ||
| Advanced Techniques Using Creative Software | ||
| Web Development Tools | ||
| Advanced Web Page Development | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
Additional 3-6 credit hours from ACC, ART, BUS, CAB, CIS, CNS, GRD, MGT, or MKT electives, if needed to complete the track requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Office Technology Track | ||
| Select 18 credit hours from the following: | 18 | |
| Skill Building and Document Formatting | ||
| Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development | ||
| Presentation Software Using PowerPoint | ||
| Electronic Spreadsheeting Using Excel | ||
| Database Application Using Access | ||
| Introduction to Google Workspace | ||
| Advanced Word Processing and Publishing | ||
| Advanced Spreadsheeting Using Excel | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
Additional 3-6 credit hours from ACC, BUS, CAB, CIS, CNS, MGT, or MKT electives, if needed to complete the track requirements | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Computer Applications for Business Pathway
The following Pathway is recommended for students pursuing an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Applications for Business. For more information or program specific advising contact the program coordinator. General Education courses should be selected from the list of IAI General Education Courses.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Hours | |
| CAB 110 | Windows Fundamentals | 1 |
| CAB 160 | Desktop Publishing Concepts and Procedures | 1 |
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Business and Consumer Mathematics | ||
| General Education Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Select seven credit hours from Creative Software Track or Office Technology Track listed on degree requirements page (see Overview Tab) | 7 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CAB 125 | Word Processing Using Word | 2 |
| CIS 131 | Web Page Development | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Business and Consumer Mathematics | ||
| General Education Mathematics | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Select two to three credit hours from Creative Software Track or Office Technology Track listed on degree requirements page (see Overview Tab) | 2-3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One | ||
| CAB 180 | Administrative Office Management and Professional Development | 3 |
| CAB 182 | Introduction to Business Telecommunications | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology 1 | ||
| Social Problems 2 | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| Select five credit hours from Creative Software Track or Office Technology Track listed on degree requirements page (see Overview Tab) | 5 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| CAB 184 | Business Communication Strategies | 3 |
| CAB 251 | Computer Applications for Business Internship | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| World Mythologies 3 | ||
| World Religions 3 | ||
| Asian Philosophy 3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Fundamentals of Supervision | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Select three to four credit hours from Creative Software Track or Office Technology Track listed on degree requirements page (see Overview Tab) | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Hours | 61-63 | |
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Course fulfills the U.S. Diversity Studies requirement. At least one U.S. Diversity Studies course is required for degree completion.
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Course fulfills both, the Global Studies and U.S. Diversity Requirements.
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Course fulfills the Global Studies Requirement. At least one Global Studies course is required for degree completion.
Note: Pathway is a recommended sequence of courses. Part-time students should contact the program coordinator to discuss a part-time pathway as well as course prerequisites and recommendations.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply appropriate use of basic and advanced software tools within software application programs.
- Run multiple applications concurrently, transfer data between applications while managing files and folders.
- Apply fundamental design principles.
- Apply techniques used to composite, edit, and manipulate digital images.
- Incorporate tools, production, and technology to produce publication-ready documents.
- Use advanced functions to examine and manage data, including logical, lookup, and database functions.
- Employ office functions as they contribute to sound business practices and procedures.
- Publish documents by planning, researching, and editing to meet specific informational needs.
- Create and publish presentations to meet specific informational needs.
- Develop oral communication skills, including listening, as they relate to various business situations.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyze and solve business problems.