This program is designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to sit for and successfully complete a variety of Microsoft Certifications. These certifications will enable students to gain employment in IT and Business Administrative fields. According to Microsoft, on average, certified employees earn 15% more than those without a certification, are nearly 20% more productive, and have longer tenure. Certifications range from administrative, covering all aspects of Microsoft Office, to IT support functions, covering operating system maintenance and coding.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses 1 | ||
| BUSN 1150 | Survey of Microcomputer App | 3 |
| BUSN 1175 | Customer Service,Sales,Skills | 3 |
| BUSN 1600 | Word Processing | 3 |
| BUSN 1610 | Spreadsheets | 3 |
| BUSN 1620 | Presentations | 3 |
| BUSN 1630 | Databases | 3 |
| BUSN 1640 | DataTasking,Email,Collab | 3 |
| BUSN 2600 | Advanced Word Processing | 3 |
| BUSN 2610 | Advanced Spreadsheets | 3 |
| Select seven BUSN electives | 21 | |
| ENGL 1000 or higher | 3 | |
| MATH 1150 or higher | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 54 | |
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Must earn a grade of “C” or better.
Business Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUSN 1100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUSN 1330 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUSN 1530 | Retailing | 3 |
| BUSN 2100 | Management | 3 |
| BUSN 2400 | Business Communication | 3 |
| BUSN 2620 | Advanced Databases | 3 |
| BUSN 2630 | MS Windows OS Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN 2640 | Networking & Security Fund. | 3 |
| BUSN 2650 | Web Development Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN 2660 | Software Dev Fundamentals | 3 |
| BUSN 2670 | Config. & Supporting Windows | 3 |