Office Information Systems: E-Business, SCERT

Associate of Applied Science Degree: (AAS-EBUS)
Short-Term Certificate: (SCERT-EUS)

About the Program

The Office Information Systems E-Business Associate of Applied Science degree and Short-Term Certificate programs are designed to prepare students for successful careers as administrative assistants, in an e-Business environment. The program will prepare students to be proficient in the use of advanced computer programs, are capable of assuming some decision-making responsibilities, and are qualified to manage a business Web site. Students in e-Business develop a breadth of knowledge related to developing an e-business, including business-to-business (B2B) and business to customer (B2C) initiatives, and understanding the key e-business technologies.

Students are introduced to a variety of topics including assessing technical infrastructure requirements, understanding the impact of evolving legal and regulatory issues, strategies for obtaining funding, management, marketing and selling.

Students will obtain the skills needed to understand the e-commerce world, create e-commerce web sites and conduct business online.

This Program Offers:

• E-Business: Associate of Applied Science: 61 credit hours
• E-Business: Short-Term Certificate: 27 credit hours

Program Goals

• To teach student’s fundamental marketing and management strategies pertaining to e-business
• To teach students proficiency in operating key e-business technologies
• To provide students knowledge of the financial, legal and regulatory issues in e-business

Program Outcomes

• Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and competency in marketing and management strategies of e-business
• Understand and demonstrate proficiency in operating software and equipment related to e-business
• Demonstrate competency in applying Internet and Web search engine tools for locating information for selected projects
• Articulate and apply knowledge of marketing and management principles and the ethical, legal and regulatory compliance of e-business practices
• Demonstrate appropriate competency in interpersonal skills and attitudes for working in a business office environment

Certificate Goals

• To teach fundamental marketing and management concepts pertaining to e-business

Certificate Outcomes

• Understand issues related to e-business
• Compare and contrast e-business with traditional business
• Identify, classify and demonstrate management activities for e-business
• Identify legal and ethical issues for e-business

Admission Requirements:

Students are required to do the following:

• Obtain an Education Development Plan (Plan of Work), outlining the student’s plan for program completion from an academic advisor
• Complete 15 credits of required program courses, including BUS 225  and BUS 228 
• Fulfill all WCCCD admission requirements
• Declare intent to enter this program on the WCCCD Application for Admission or change intent at the Admissions Office
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer

Prerequisite Work

Prior to beginning the OIS courses, students must have computer competencies, which include the ability to key text at a minimum rate of 35 words per minute. These skills can be obtained from your life experiences or by completing the following course: OIS 101 

Program Requirements

• Students for the Office Information Systems program must have the academic preparedness and commitment to meet the rigorous course work for the program
• Students should follow the Recommended Sequence of Courses