Are you interested in a career that utilizes technology to help businesses and people work more efficiently and effectively? Good news! Jobs in the computer and information technology field are projected to grow 11% from 2019 to 2029. So, if you’re interested in learning how you can make a living helping businesses thrive, then the computer business information systems’ program may be the right one to click for you!
Allan Hancock College’s computer business information systems (CBIS) program is designed to provide students with the education, training, and technical skills they need to support the information systems department within a company. Upon completion of the program, students will have learned the foundational skills needed for careers in various areas of computer information systems, such as software applications, networking/helpdesk, information systems security, and database management. Several of the classes prepare students to obtain different Microsoft certifications as well.
Graduates may find careers, such as office and admin support, an information and record clerk, an office support supervisor, computer support specialist, executive secretary, customer service representative, office worker, hotel resource clerk, and small business webmaster. These occupations are projected to add about 531,200 new jobs in the future, which make this a great career choice for computer savvy students!
This program will help you to:
- learn systems thinking in evaluating use of technology in business
- have knowledge to keep computer data safe in a business environment
- make decisions within an ethical business framework
- improve flexibility and adaptability in the use of technology
- collaborate with others
- improve communication skills
- gain interpersonal skills
- improve time management skills
- learn critical thinking and problem solving skills
To view the program requirements and suggested course sequences for the degrees and/or
certificates available for this program, please visit the course catalog.
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Jody Derry
805-922-6966 ext. 3471
jderry@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Jayme Meraz
805-922-6966 ext. 3239
jayme.meraz@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Mary Patrick
805-922-6966 ext. 3475
mary.patrick@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. K
805-922-6966 ext. 323
