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Microcomputer Business Applications Specialist Certificate
Semester Hours:  24
Effective Term: Fall 2014
 Prerequisites: RDG094
Corequisites: None


Program Description: The Microcomputer Business Application Specialist Certificate provides the skills in business application software required for entry-level employment in an office environment

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Microcomputer Business Applications Specialist Certificate (24 Credits)

Core Requirements (24)
BUS 101 Business Math (3)
CBA116A MS PowerPoint - Basic (1)
CBA117A MS Publisher - Basic (1)
CBA118 MS Outlook (1)
CBA122A MS Word - Module 1 (2)
CBA122B MS Word - Module 2 (2)
CBA133A Spreadsheet Applications in Excel (3)
CBA134A Database Management in Access (3)
CIS111 Introduction to the Internet (2)
CIS121 Microcomputer Operating System Fundamentals (3)
OAS101 Keyboard - Alphabetic (1)
OAS103 Keyboard - Speed/Accuracy (1)
OAS104 Ten-Key Pad (1)

Other Requirements
Students must earn a minimum of one-third of the required Certificate credits from CAC.
Students must earn a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application Level) Apply math concepts to solve business problems using MS Excel and MS Access
2. (Application Level) Create professional PowerPoint presentations including graphics, animation, tables, and layouts.
3. (Application Level) Produce professional desktop publications using a variety of fonts, special characters, text alignments, line spacing, graphic boxes, lines with text and special enhancements.
4. (Application Level) Demonstrate the proper techniques used to send and receive email messages, attach files to an email message, manage contacts, and maintain a schedule.
5. (Application Level) Create a professional quality, multi-page report including reference data, merged data, graphics, and macros.
6. (Synthesis Level) Create and Manipulate Data in Workbooks, Switchboards, Charts, Pivot Tables, and Pivot Charts to promote business decision making.
7. (Knowledge Level) Duplicate - Visual BASIC for Applications (VBA) code needed to process data.
8. (Comprehension Level) Discuss various types of internet communication, related privacy and security issues, and netiquette and what is appropriate for business.
9. (Application Level) Customize the windows operating system environment, creating an efficient workplace; correctly install hardware and software; and efficiently manage data storage.
10. (Application Level) Examine ways to safeguard your computer against virus infection, spyware and other threats.
Standards for Program