Computer Applications and Business Skills, Associate in Science
The Computer Applications and Business Skills Associate in Science Degree adds to the foundation skills of the Computer Applications and Business Skills Certificate of Achievement to prepare students for a higher level of responsibility, to include functions in bookkeeping entries, more advanced word processing and spreadsheet skills, and a choice of other business skills often used within the scope of an office administration position. The productivity tools learned through this program are immediately applicable to office administration positions and will enhance effectiveness far into the future of any business career. Earning the Associate-level degree adds the additional dimension of general education.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Apply basic information system concepts in a business environment.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-1 | |
| Keyboarding | ||
| or typing proficiency test with a typing speed of 40 wpm with 5 or fewer errors in 5 minutes (0) | ||
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CSIS 1 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| MS Office Paths | ||
| Select one track from the following: | 3 | |
| Track 1: | ||
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word | ||
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel | ||
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| Track 2: | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Essential Skills | ||
| Select one essential skills course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Effective Leadership | ||
| Customer Service | ||
| Professional and Essential Skills | ||
| Service Learning Work Experience | ||
| Exploratory Work Experience | ||
| Career-Focused Work Experience | ||
| Computerized Accounting Skills | ||
| BUSI 12B | QuickBooks Online Accounting | 3 |
| Business Responsibility Area | ||
| Select two business responsibility area courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Organizational Management | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 20-22 | |
| Additional Requirements | 38-39 | |
| Complete Competency Requirement, general education pattern (MPC General Education or Cal-GETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please refer to the program requirements section of the Catalog for information about associate degree requirements and certificate requirements including Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| BUSC 109 | Keyboarding (or Typing Proficiency Test) | 0-1 |
| Select 2 courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Business Mathematics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Organizational Management | ||
| Marketing in the Digital Era | ||
| Select one of the following MS Office Options: | 3 | |
| Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Excel and Computer Applications - Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| MS Office Applications and MS Office Applications Lab | ||
| Elective (COUN 10 Recommended) | 1 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MPC GE Area 2 (STAT C1000, MATH 17, or MATH 18 Recommended) | 4 | |
| BUSI 2 | Business Communication | 3 |
| CSIS 1 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| Electives (BUSI 12A Recommended) | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 7 | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| BUSI 12B | QuickBooks Online Accounting | 3 |
| MPC GE Area 1B (ENGL C1001 Recommended) | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 3 | 5 | |
| MPC GE Area 5 & Lab | 4 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BUSI 22 | Effective Leadership or Customer Service or Professional and Essential Skills or Service Learning Work Experience or Exploratory Work Experience or Career-Focused Work Experience | 2-3 |
| MPC GE Area 4 | 3 | |
| MPC GE Area 6 | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Units | 14-15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |