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Certificate Professional Studies - Business Administration

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Semester 1 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
OIM-103 MS Word
3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

OIM-103 is a pre/co-requisite to the program. It should be taken prior to the first semester. An exemption exam is available. Contact BHCC’s Prior Learning Assessment coordinator at pla@bhcc.edu to learn more.
CIT-110 Applications/Concepts
CIT-133 Introduction to Microsoft Office
 3

Milestone courses should be taken in the order shown.

Prerequisites for CIT-110: ESL-098 or RDG-095 or ELL-103 or Chair approval
OIM-132 Administrative Business Communications I
3

Prerequisites: ENG-095 or placement and OIM-103 or OIM-101
Total Credits:
Semester 1 Advising Note:
  • This program is considered a DAY program.  Some courses in this program are offered as hybrid or Web (online).  See the OIM Coordinator for details if you have specific limitations in scheduling.
Semester 2 Credits Milestone GenEd Note Pre-req Expand
CIT-234 Decision Support Using Microsoft Excel
3

Prerequisites: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CIT-120 or Chair approval
CIT-118 Principles of Internet & Information Security
3

Prerequisite: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval
CIT-128 Database Design
CIT-250 Collaboration, Communication and Integration
3

Prerequisites for CIT-128: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or CSC-120 or Chair approval

Prerequisites for CIT-250: CIT-110 or CIT-113 or Chair approval 
OIM-106 Records and Information Management
3

Pre-co-requisite: CIT-110 or CIT-133
Total Credits:
Semester 2 Advising Note:
  • Apply for graduation
Last Modified Date: May 4, 2021
Approved for the 2021-2023 College Catalog

Upon Completion of this Concentration Graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in computer and software applications.
  • Use the complete range of Microsoft Office applications in an efficient manner.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use various communication mediums

Career Outlook

Graduates of this program may qualify for entry-level positions such as receptionists, data-entry clerks, word processing specialists, office assistants, or customer service representatives in a wide range of small and large organizations. More experienced graduates may obtain positions as executive assistants or office managers. Students qualify to take the MS Office certification exam at the end of the program.