Computer Applications and Office Management, Associate in Science (AS): Emphasis in Office Management
The Computer Applications and Office Management Department (COMP) is in business–the technology education business. We live in a culture governed by the demands of digital life. This digital life blurs and transforms old boundaries between work and home, public and private. It requires ever-increasing levels of technology literacy and competency. Computer software tools and devices constantly evolve and expand, as well as the skills needed to use them.
COMP serves that need across the entire arc of digital life—whether your career is still in preparation (pre-career), in progress (workforce training), or in transition (changing careers or retirement).
Our mission is to develop “technology-savvy adults” who possess literacy and competency in software productivity applications and tools that are part and parcel of our everyday lives—in the office, in the home office and in personal living.
The COMP Department is designed to meet the needs of all students and working professionals with a desire to improve their computer skills. SBCC can design a personalized program of study to meet your needs for:
• An introductory course
• A workshop to update your skills
• An advanced skills class
• A Skills Competency Award
• A Certificate of Achievement
• Professional certification
• An Associate in Science Degree
You can take COMP courses in the way that best fits your lifestyle and schedule. Class formats include:
• On-campus/traditional
• Evening
• Online/distance learning
• Self-paced lab instruction
• Short courses
• Credit for Work Experience
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F)
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A total of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| ACCT 110 | Introduction to Accounting | 4 |
| BUS 101 | Introduction To Business | 3 |
| COMP 103 | Internet Communications | 1 |
| COMP 107 | Microsoft Word | 4 |
| COMP 109 | Microsoft Excel | 4 |
| COMP 111 | Microsoft Access | 4 |
| COMP 112 | Microsoft Powerpoint | 4 |
| COMP 151AB | Beginning Computer Keyboarding | 3 |
| COMP 161C | Business Career Success | 3 |
| COMP 171 | Business English | 3 |
| or COMP 271 | Business Communications | |
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Communication in Organizations | ||
or COMM 162 | Mediated Communication in Organizations | |
| Introduction To Management | ||
| Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 2.5-9 | |
| Accounting With Quickbooks | ||
| Social Networking for Business | ||
| Google World | ||
| Introduction to Multimedia | ||
| Web Design II: Integration | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Commerce | ||
| Total Units | 41.50-48.00 | |
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook and Google Docs.
- Integrate the programs in the MS Office Suite for maximum productivity.
- Write effective business correspondence.
- Apply correct accounting procedures.
- Supervise and manage employees with effective leadership and communication skills.
- Utilize the Internet as a research tool in business.