Business Information Management, CSC

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PURPOSE: A cross-discipline curriculum designed to provide a foundation in business management and information technology. This career studies certificate program recognizes the blend between information technology skills and business management knowledge and practice. Most managers find technology an integral part of their work, while IT professionals find that information technology specialists require an understanding of the management of both data and people. This is a first level program for a person who intends to pursue a certificate and/or associate degree in either business or information technology.

By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an introductory level of competency in the following skills:

Demonstrate basic proficiency in creation of spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Create an operational database using Microsoft Access.
Describe the role of information in a modern economy.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information.

Pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements can be found in course details.

Required Courses

ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business 3 credits
Business/Information Technology Elective 3 credits ¹
ITE 115 - Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts 3 credits ³

Business Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

BUS 200 - Principles of Management 3 credits or
BUS 205 - Human Resource Management 3 credits

Information Technology Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

^{See Note 4}

ITE 140 - Spreadsheet Software 3 credits
ITE 150 - Desktop Database Software 3 credits
ITE 215 - Advanced Computer Applications and Integration 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits For Program: 18

NOTES:

¹Select one course with the following prefixes: BUS, ITD, ITE, ITN or ITP. Selection must be approved by the faculty advisor. When selecting electives, the student must consider the prerequisite courses that apply to some BUS and IT courses.

²The courses in this career studies certificate program provide foundations in basic business practices and information technology that can be applied to other certificate and degree programs.

³Students with good computer skills may seek to satisfy this requirement by CLEP.

⁴Students may not substitute ITE 130 for this IT Elective.

⁵Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor and check their advisement report in MyTyler – SIS.