Allan Hancock College is a California public

community college in northern Santa Barbara

County serving more than 11,000 credit

students each semester. The college offers

degrees and certificates in more than 100

fields of study from accounting to welding.

The college has a campus in Santa Maria

and centers in Lompoc, Solvang, and at

Vandenberg AFB.

The Allan Hancock Joint Community College District is committed to the active promotion of diversity and equal access and opportunities to all staff, students, and applicants, including qualified members of underrepresented/protected groups. The college assures that no person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, status as a Vietnam-era veteran, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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Computer Business Information Systems

Computer Business Information Systems

Career Technical Education (CTE)

Associate in Science Degree

Certificate of Achievement

Certificate of Accomplishment options• Computer Business Office Software• Database Administration• Information Architecture• Office Systems Analysis• Office Software Support• Information Technology Fundamentals• Small Business Webmaster

The Computer and Business Information Systems (CBIS) program is a comprehensive degree and certificate program where you will learn business concepts along with needed technical skills to help support a company’s information systems’ needs.

The associate in science degree or certificate in CBIS is designed to provide you with an understanding of the fundamentals of business and how they relate to information systems needs. Throughout your coursework you will develop technical skills that allow you to analyze and solve problems using a variety of approaches. By selecting the appropriate software, your training will support the design, development, deployment and maintenance of business applications.

Several certificates in CBIS are offered as stand-alone or add-on options providing you with a variety of choices in choosing a specialty. Our curriculum is designed to facilitate your entry into the workforce upon graduation; additionally, our coursework is flexible if you are already in the workforce and are looking to supplement your knowledge for promotion or advancement. Each of our certificates is unique. Your training can vary from developing skills to plan, develop and manage business websites to learning general office applications and even to training for project, program management and computer programming. Whichever certificate you choose, your training will include comprehensive hands-on learning from experienced instructors with a commitment to providing students with useful and applicable education.

Computer Business Information SystemsIf you enjoy using technology and helping others then a career in information technology may be for you. Computer and Business Information Systems is a comprehensive program where you will learn business concepts along with needed technical skills to help support a company’s information systems’ needs. Other CBIS program options allow you to specialize in applications, web development, and software support. Discover the possibilities of a career in information technology.

In just two years you can earn an associate in science degree or several certificates in computer business information systems. Classes are designed to serve your needs and are flexible enough to fit into your schedule if you are already working full time. If you are interested in a career as a small business webmaster, administrative support supervisor, information clerk, customer service representative, or various other office support related jobs, Allan Hancock College is the place to start your education.

For more Information:Computer Business Information Systems is one of the career technical education programs at Allan Hancock College within the deparment of Business. It resides in the Information Technology industry sector.

Business Department, Building KPhone: 805.922.6966 ext. 3239

Margaret Warrick, InstructorComputer Business Information SystemsPhone: (805) 922-6966 ext. 5259mwarrick@hancockcollege.edu

Carmen Montanez, InstructorComputer Business Information SystemsPhone: (805) 922-6966 ext. 3794cmontanez@hancockcollege.edu

Or visit our website atwww.hancockcollege.edu/cte

Employment Opportunities:As a graduate of the Computer Business Information Systems (CBIS) degree or certificate program there are many job opportunities available and you will be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions in the information technology industry. Additionally, your education will give you opportunities for advancement in your current career if you have already chosen a career in Information Technology Systems (ITS). Job opportunities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Office and/or Administrative Support Worker

• Administrative Assistant

• Office and/or Administrative Support Supervisor

• Office Clerk

• Information and/or Record Clerk

• Executive Secretary

• Computer Support Specialist

• Small Business Webmaster

• Customer Service Representative

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) May 2009 national wage estimates, the mean annual wage for office and administrative support occupations is $32,990. With the training you will receive from the CBIS program at Allan Hancock College you can expect to earn wages between $14 and $16 an hour.

Facilities and Equipment:The Computer Resource Center (CRC) lab at the Santa Maria campus and the computer labs at the Lompoc Valley Center are hands-on learning labs. During open lab hours, lab personnel are available to students. The lab supports students taking online and traditional courses.

Free Microsoft software is provided to students through the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) program.

Computer Business Information Systems* (A.S. & Certificate of Achievement)A major of 27 units is required for the associate in science degree.

Required core courses (27 units):

ACCT 130 Financial Accounting 3 unitsBUS 101 Introduction to Business 3 unitsCBIS 101 Computer Concepts and Applications 3 unitsCBIS 108 Networking and Administration 3 unitsCBIS 112 Introduction to Programming 3 unitsCBIS 141 Microsoft Excel - Comprehensive 3 unitsCBIS 142 Microsoft Access - Comprehensive 3 unitsCBIS 321 Internet Business Applications 3 unitsEL/CS 105 PC Preventive Maintenance and Upgrading 3 units

Recommended electives:

BUS 102 Marketing 3 unitsBUS 104 Business Organization and Management 3 unitsBUS 106 Business Management 3 unitsCBIS 399 Special Topics Courses .5-3 unitsEL/SC 310 Introduction to Network Platforms, NOSs, 4 units Security, and Maintenance

Computer Business Information Systems - Computer Business Office* Software (Certificate of Accomplishment)

Five units constitute the certificate.

CBOT 360 MS Word - Basics 1 unitCBIS 373 Introduction to Windows 1 unitCBOT 361 Introduction to MS PowerPoint 1 unitCBIS 371 Introduction to Excel 1 unitCBIS 372 Introduction to Access 1 unit

Computer Business Information Systems - Database Administration* (Certificate of Accomplishment)

17.5 units constitute the certificate.

CBIS 142 Microsoft Access-Comprehensive 3 unitsCBIS 189 Independent Projects 1 unit

CBIS 327 Building Business Websites 3 unitsCBIS 330 Database Management Concepts 3 unitsCBIS 334 Database Security and Auditing 3 unitsCBIS 336 Web DB Programming-PHP/ASP 3 units CBIS 343 Applied Project Management 1 1.5 units

Computer Business Information Systems - Information Architecture* (Certificate of Achievement)16.5 units constitute the certificate.

Required core courses (6.5 units):

BUS 380 Marketing Strategies .5 unitCBIS 321 Internet Business Applications 3 unitsCBIS 327 Building Business Web Sites 3 units

Plus a minimum of 10 units selected from the following:

BUS 111 Internet Marketing 3 unitsBUS 366 Promoting Small Business .5 unitBUS 377 Managing Service Quality .5 unitCBIS 315 Programming for the Web 1 1.5 unitsCBIS 343 Applied Project Management 1 1.5 unitsCBIS 372 Introduction to Database Applications 1 unitCBIS 375 Introduction to Fireworks .5 unitCS 102 Introduction to Computing with HTML 3 unitsMMAC 114 Dynamic Internet Design 3 units

Computer Business Information Systems - Office Systems Analyst* (Certificate of Accomplishment)

15 units constitute the certificate.

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

Computer Business Information Systems - Information Technology Fundamentals* (Certificate of Accomplishment)

9 units constitute the certificate.

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

Computer Business Information Systems - Small Business* (Certificate of Accomplishment)

10 units constitute the certificate.

Required core courses (6 units):

CBIS 321 Internet Business Applications 3 unitsCBIS 327 Building Business Web Sites 3 units

Plus a minimum of 4 units selected from the following:

BUS 111 Internet Marketing 3 unitsBUS 366 Promoting Small Business .5 unitBUS 377 Managing Service Quality .5 unitBUS 380 Marketing Strategies .5 unitCBIS 315 Programming for the Web 1 1.5 unitsCBIS 359 Introduction to Fireworks .5 unitCBIS 372 Introduction to Database Applications 1 unitCS 102 Introduction to Computing with HTML 3 unitsMMAC 114 Dynamic Internet Design 3 units

* Curriculum is subject to change; check with an academic counselor for current program requirements.