Business Information Technology
AAS-T, Certificate
The Business Information Technology Certificate and A.A.S. degree were both designed with input from Puget Sound business and industry representatives to include the skills demanded for successful employment. Students in this program have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Business Information Technology (three quarters) or to pursue an associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree in Business Information Technology (six quarters) and may participate in the program by taking only one class or the entire program. The major constant in today's business is change. Those who keep up with change will be the ones in line for the jobs of the future. Thus, people may take just one course from this program to update their skills.
The program curriculum covers a wide range of business support skills, including information technologies, customer service, diversity, integrated communications, management, work-based learning, and professionalism. In addition to technical skills, the program curriculum also emphasizes effective communications and customer service skills, as well as computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software programs.
Career Opportunities
Among the many positions for which you will qualify are business information professional, administrative and information support specialist, management trainee, office support technician, administrative assistant, customer service coordinator, records management technician, executive office professional, and information processing specialist.
Information Sessions
Information sessions are conducted each quarter so students interested in this program can meet faculty and learn more about the program. Please call 206 344-4186 for a schedule of information sessions for this program.
Entrance Requirements
Eligibility for Math 081, ENG 096, and BUS 104 or 25 net keyboarding words per minute.
How to Get Started
- Complete the Standard Procedure for Admission to the College
- After completing the above test(s), students must take the results or copy of their college transcripts to the division counselor to determine eligibility to enter the program. Please call 206 587-4186 for an appointment.
Counselor: Lori Ann Miller, LMiller@sccd.ctc.edu
Estimated Training Costs
- Tuition
- Photo ID Card (one-time fee)
- Student Activity Fee (per quarter)
- Transportation Mgmt Fee (per quarter)
- Computer Lab Fee (per quarter)
- Universal Technology Fee (per quarter)
- Books (per quarter) $225.00
Curriculum (Certificate)
| 1'st Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 131 * | INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS I | 5 |
| BUS 140 | CUSTOMER RELATIONS | 5 |
| BUS 170 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I | 4 |
| 2'nd Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 113 * | DIVERSITY ISSUES IN BUSINESS | 3 |
| BUS 116 * | BUSINESS MATH/SPREADSHEETS | 5 |
| BUS 132 * | INTERGRATED COMMUNICATIONS II | 5 |
| BUS 171 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II | 4 |
| 3'rd Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 172 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY III | 4 |
| BUS 182 | INFORMATION AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT | 5 |
| BUS 197 | WORK EXPERIENCE/BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS | 15 |
| BUS 216 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
| Total Credits = 60 | ||
* Related instruction courses. These courses are offered in areas related to the student's major area of study and are required for completion of the certificate.
Note: Students who intend to complete the Business Information Technology certificate or associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree should meet with the division counselor.
Curriculum (A.A.S. Degree)
| 1'st Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 131 | INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS I | 5 |
| BUS 140 | CUSTOMER RELATIONS | 5 |
| BUS 170 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I | 4 |
| 2'nd Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 113 | DIVERSITY ISSUES IN BUSINESS | 3 |
| BUS 116 | BUSINESS MATH/SPREADSHEETS | 5 |
| BUS 132 | INTERGRATED COMMUNICATIONS II | 5 |
| BUS 171 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY II | 4 |
| 3'rd Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 172 | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY III | 4 |
| BUS 182 | INFORMATION AND DATABASE MANAGEMENT | 5 |
| BUS 185 | SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 5 |
| BUS& 101 | INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS | 5 |
| 4'th Quarter | Credits | |
| General Elective 5cr. | ||
| BUS 100 | FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPERVISION | 5 |
| BUS 181 | INTRODUCTION TO DESKTOP PUBLISHING | 5 |
| CMST 100 | ||
| 5'th Quarter | Credits | |
| General Elective 5cr. | ||
| ACCT&201 | PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I | 5 |
| BUS 103 | PERSONNEL/HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MIC 120 | DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN WITH MS ACCESS | 4 |
| 6'th Quarter | Credits | |
| BUS 178 | INTRO TO WEB DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT WITH DREAMWEAVER | 5 |
| BUS 197 | WORK EXPERIENCE/BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS | 15 |
| BUS 216 | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 5 |
| Total Credits = 97 | ||
General education electives are courses that provide students with strong work-related skills in communication, computation and human relations. General education course electives may be selected from any humanities, social sciences, math or science course offered.
Note: Students who intend to complete the Business Information Technology certificate or associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree should meet with the division counselor.
Related-instruction courses are those offered in areas related to the student's major area of study. For students in this program, related-instruction courses would be chosen from accounting, business, computer applications, economics or other courses approved by the Dean of the Allied Health, Business, Languages and Cultures Division.
For Further Information:
Business Information Technology
Business, Information Technology & Creative Arts Division
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3176
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-3830
TTY: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 516-3130
Kim Lawler klawler@sccd.ctc.edu 206.587.3858