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WINTER 2010 Career Planning Guide

BUSINESS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
http://www.spokanefalls.edu/

Completion Award: Certificate

Start: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Tuition and Fees: http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/iCatalog/Fees.pdf

Additional Costs
Books$200
* Approximate quarterly cost of books.
PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://www.spokanefalls.edu/bt
Program Description
The Business and Software Applications Certificate—a three-quarter program of study—helps students develop math and communication skills required in a business environment. In addition, students learn computer applications and human relations skills. This certificate is intended to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required for entry-level positions in business.
Program Goals
  1. Be proficient in the creation and preparation of commonly used business documents using Word.
  2. Be proficient at an intermediate level with Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  3. Understand basic business communication skills and have ability to implement in a variety of situations through written correspondence.
  4. Have understanding of positive customer service and human relations skills and ability to implement in a variety of situations.
  5. Understand common bookkeeping practices.
Career Opportunities

Employers are eager to hire employees who understand business operations and are computer competent. This one-year certificate can help make you competitive in today’s business environment. This certificate can also allow you to continue on to earn an AAS degree. Check with your adviser if you want to make the transition.

BUSINESS AND SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
Certificate: SFCC
Suggested Course of Study WINTER 2010
Consult Adviser/Counselor for Program, Planning and Selection of Electives
Certificate
First Quarter
BT101Keyboarding 15
BT107Business Communications 3
BUS102Math Skills for Business 3
Computer Elective 1-3
12-14
Second Quarter
ACCT103Fundamental Bookkeeping Procedures 3
BT108Business Communications 3
BUS&101Intro to Business 5
CAPPS112Excel 3
CAPPS116PowerPoint 2
16
Third Quarter
BT272Business Correspondence 5
BUS108eBusiness  2
CAPPS114Access 2
Human Relations Elective 3-5
12-14
40-44 credits are required for the Certificate
Computer Elective 
IS120Business Computer Use 3
IS160Internet Fundamentals 1
Human Relations Elective 
BUS280Human Relations in Business 5
MMGT223Customer Service 3
1BT 101 may be substituted with BT 100 and CAPPS 110 for a total of five credits.
Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.