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
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices with the U.S. and a global society. Demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design, leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices, marketing, financial practices, the stock and securities market, and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals.
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
12.5-17
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
Prepares students to work as network administrators or server managers emphasizing installation and maintenance of a Windows networking environment. Also provides preparation for the Windows certification exam.
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Ethnic Studies 121
- History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
- Political Science 101, 103
Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.
- Early Childhood Studies 102
- Emergency Medical Services 102
- Food Science and Nutrition 109
- Health Education 100
- Personal Development 101
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A study of the major areas of accounting to provide an overview of financial, managerial and tax accounting.
Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
- Astronomy 100
- Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
- Chemistry 110, 120
- Environmental Technology 101
- Food Science and Nutrition 110
- Geography 101, 115
- Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
- Physical Science 111, 112
- Physics 100
- Viticulture and Enology 102
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
- English 103, 104
- Philosophy 112, 114
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
15-16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Learn techniques to solve business problems and develop business decision-making processes using a database program. Some skills covered are developing and maintaining tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, and code modules. Learn Microsoft Access. Course teaches skills needed for the Microsoft Access certification.
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Administration of Justice 101, 103, 115
- Anthropology 102, 103, 105, 107
- Business 121, 141
- Communications Studies 100, 110
- Early Childhood Studies 100, 101
- Economics 101, 102, 121, 141
- English 105, 150, 151,152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 107, 150, 151,152, 153
- Geography 102, 103, 105
- Global Studies 141
- Graphics 127
- LGBT 101, 102
- Physical Education 128
- Political Science 101, 104, 105, 110
- Psychology 101, 112, 113, 117, 118, 119, 121
- Sociology 101, 102, 104, 120, 122, 155, 160
Select one course from the list below.
- American Sign Language 138
- Art 101, 103, 104, 105, 109, 170
- Communication Studies 108
- Dance 101, 110, 120, 130, 147
- Drama 103, 110, 111
- Early Childhood Studies 116, 123
- English 102, 106, 117, 118, 119, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 138,139, 140, 144, 145, 146, 148, 180
- Ethnic Studies 105, 120, 122
- Fashion 104, 105
- Film 101, 102, 103, 104, 108, 109, 110, 122
- French 101, 102
- Graphics 127
- History 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 120, 138
- Humanities 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
- Library 180
- Multimedia Arts and Communication 101, 102
- Music 100, 101, 102, 104, 106
- Philosophy 101, 102, 105, 121, 122
- Photo 110
- Spanish 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 112
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 107
- English 150, 151, 152, 153
- Ethnic Studies 101, 105, 107, 120, 121, 122, 150, 151, 152, 153
- Fashion 105
- Film 122
- History 120, 121
ALL courses in this category also fulfill the AHC Graduation Requirement: Multicultural and Gender Studies
Total Units:
15
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 21 units is required for the associate in science degree.
Required core courses (21 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT 105 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.000 - 0.000 |
BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 108 | Networking and Administration | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 112 | Intro to Visual Basic Program | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 142 | Microsoft Access-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A survey in business providing a multidisciplinary examination of how culture, society, economic systems, legal, international, political, financial institutions, and human behavior interact to affect a business organization's policy and practices with the U.S. and a global society. Demonstrates how these influences impact the primary areas of business including: organizational structure and design, leadership, human resource management, organized labor practices, marketing, financial practices, the stock and securities market, and therefore affect a business' ability to achieve its organizational goals.
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A study of the major areas of accounting to provide an overview of financial, managerial and tax accounting.
Advisories: CBIS 301
Prepares students to work as network administrators or server managers emphasizing installation and maintenance of a Windows networking environment. Also provides preparation for the Windows certification exam.
Learn techniques to solve business problems and develop business decision-making processes using a database program. Some skills covered are developing and maintaining tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, and code modules. Learn Microsoft Access. Course teaches skills needed for the Microsoft Access certification.
Total Units:
12
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 21 units is required for a certificate of achievement.
Required core courses (21 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ACCT 105 | Introduction to Accounting | 3.000 - 0.000 |
BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 108 | Networking and Administration | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 112 | Intro to Visual Basic Program | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 142 | Microsoft Access-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Learn techniques to solve business problems and develop business decision-making processes using a database program. Some skills covered are developing and maintaining tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, and code modules. Learn Microsoft Access. Course teaches skills needed for the Microsoft Access certification.
Advisories: CBIS 301
An introductory to advanced course on business website development that consists of website design, accessibility, usability, and troubleshooting. Presents skills necessary to create professional-looking business Web pages using images, tables, tags, cascading style sheets, forms, libraries, behaviors and timelines. Includes uploading and maintaining pages on an Internet server site. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver's latest version.
Total Units:
7-9
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
Development of fundamental competency in Internet business applications. Explores a comprehensive range of skills from the basic uses of Internet browsers, search engines, and email to file transfer protocol, file compression, and bookmark management. Includes the use of editing software to create interactive business websites, searching for and registering domain names, and analyzing business websites.
Advisories: CBOT 100
A general education course dealing with how computers work, how they are used and their effects on society. Includes an introduction to web-page design using HTML.
Introduction to digital interface design with an emphasis on usability and design aesthetics for developing web sites. Graphic design principles and human-centered design concepts are integrated to help develop and build successful interfaces that are meaningful to users and easy to navigate. Topics include designing for interactivity and efficiency; branding; visual content file formats and resolution; visual flow and composition; color, and typography. Software used: current versions of Adobe Creative Suite. Languages taught include HTML and CSS.
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
An introductory to advanced course on business website development that consists of website design, accessibility, usability, and troubleshooting. Presents skills necessary to create professional-looking business Web pages using images, tables, tags, cascading style sheets, forms, libraries, behaviors and timelines. Includes uploading and maintaining pages on an Internet server site. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver's latest version.
An introduction to the skills and tools necessary for producing modern responsive web design for a variety of media devices. Students will learn how the combination of flexible grids, layouts, optimized images and the intelligent use of CSS media queries create easy reading and navigation for the end user. Software taught: Adobe Creative Suite. Languages learned HTML and CSS.
Total Units:
6
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 15 units is required for the certificate
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CBIS 321 | Internet Business Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 327 | Building Business Web Sites | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3.000 - 0.000 |
GRPH 118 | User Interface Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
MMAC 112 | Responsive Web Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
Total Units:
3
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 3 units is required for the certificate.
Core courses
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
Advisories: CBOT 131
An advanced word processing experience designed to develop industry proficiency in the skills required for processing information in today's electronic office. Includes inserting graphics and WordArt to create flyers and newsletters, creating online forms, inserting a table of contents and index for reports and books, creating hyperlinks, bookmarks, and cross-references, completing a mail merge, recording macros and saving documents using different file formats.
Manage and analyze information using spreadsheets for more informed decisions. Some skills covered are applying formatting, creating calculations, using functions, creating Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts, developing macros, sharing data, and writing VBA code.
An introduction to computer-based business presentations and their development using PowerPoint. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for CBOT 337.
Total Units:
9
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Learn techniques to solve business problems and develop business decision-making processes using a database program. Some skills covered are developing and maintaining tables, relationships, queries, forms, reports, macros, and code modules. Learn Microsoft Access. Course teaches skills needed for the Microsoft Access certification.
Advisories: CBIS 301
Development of fundamental competency in Internet business applications. Explores a comprehensive range of skills from the basic uses of Internet browsers, search engines, and email to file transfer protocol, file compression, and bookmark management. Includes the use of editing software to create interactive business websites, searching for and registering domain names, and analyzing business websites.
Total Units:
6
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 15 units is required for the certificate.
Required core courses:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
CBOT 132 | Advanced Word Processing | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 141 | Microsoft Excel-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 142 | Microsoft Access-Comprehensive | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 321 | Internet Business Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 337 | Presentation Design - PowerPoint | 3.000 - 0.000 |
or | ||
CBOT 337 | Presentation Design - PowerPoint | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
Development of fundamental competency in Internet business applications. Explores a comprehensive range of skills from the basic uses of Internet browsers, search engines, and email to file transfer protocol, file compression, and bookmark management. Includes the use of editing software to create interactive business websites, searching for and registering domain names, and analyzing business websites.
CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 4 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS 111 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
BUS 366 | Promoting Small Business | 0.5 |
BUS 377 | Managing Service Quality | 0.5 |
BUS 380 | Marketing Strategies | 0.5 |
CBIS 372 | Intro to Access | 1 |
CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3 |
MMAC 114 | Game and App Design | 3 |
Total Units:
3.5-6
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
An introductory to advanced course on business website development that consists of website design, accessibility, usability, and troubleshooting. Presents skills necessary to create professional-looking business Web pages using images, tables, tags, cascading style sheets, forms, libraries, behaviors and timelines. Includes uploading and maintaining pages on an Internet server site. Learn Adobe Dreamweaver's latest version.
CHOOSE A MINIMUM OF 4 UNITS SELECTED FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS 111 | Internet Marketing | 3 |
BUS 366 | Promoting Small Business | 0.5 |
BUS 377 | Managing Service Quality | 0.5 |
BUS 380 | Marketing Strategies | 0.5 |
CBIS 372 | Intro to Access | 1 |
CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3 |
MMAC 114 | Game and App Design | 3 |
Total Units:
3.5-6
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 14 units is required for the certificate.
Required core courses (14 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CBIS 321 | Internet Business Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 327 | Building Business Web Sites | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CS 102 | Introduction to Computing with HTML | 3.000 - 0.000 |
BUS 366 | Promoting Small Business | 0.500 - 0.000 |
BUS 377 | Managing Service Quality | 0.500 - 0.000 |
CBIS 372 | Intro to Access | 1.000 - 0.000 |
GRPH 118 | User Interface Design | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
The focus of this course is to provide the students with computer concepts and management information systems concepts as used with business computing. Additionally, the course covers changes in technology that affect how computers are used in business. The course includes hands-on experience using software applications such as Internet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software. Learn the fundamentals latest version of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint,
Advisories: CBIS 101
The focus of this course is to provide the students with the practical knowledge to determine areas of risks/vulnerabilities in Business Information Systems and use this knowledge to create a plan to address data security risks in the workplace.
Total Units:
6.0
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: CBIS 301
Prepares students to work as network administrators or server managers emphasizing installation and maintenance of a Windows networking environment. Also provides preparation for the Windows certification exam.
Advisories: CBIS 101
The focus of this course is to provide the students with the practical knowledge to protect their personal computers and networks from increasingly sophisticated attacks and apply these skills to business practice. This course addresses questions like: What type of attacks will antivirus software prevent? How do I set up a firewall? How can I test my computer to be sure that attackers cannot reach it through the Internet? How do I protect mobile devices? Students learn answers to these questions through a series of real-life user experiences and a straightforward presentation of information. The course includes hands on projects and case projects that give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned.
Total Units:
6.0
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 12 units is required for the certificate
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
CBIS 101 | Computer Concepts & Applications | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 108 | Networking and Administration | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 310 | Information Security Awareness for Business Professionals | 3.000 - 0.000 |
CBIS 311 | Information Security Planning for Business Managers | 3.000 - 0.000 |
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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