Program Advisor: Kathleen Gowdey
Microsoft® Office Master Instructor, 413-236-4640
The Business Software certificate program prepares students to become software applications specialists. Graduates possess mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite. This program also emphasizes basic business communications.
Training is conducted on state-of-the-art computers. Through this program, students are encouraged to become Microsoft® Certified by taking the Microsoft® Certified Application Specialist exams. Graduates will have earned 27 credits toward the Business Software Systems, A.S. degree.
The Business Software Systems Webpage can be viewed by clicking on this link, or is available to students in printed form.
Program Advisor: Kathleen Gowdey, Microsoft Office Master Instructor, ext.413-236-4640.
Expected Outcomes
Graduates of this program should be able to:
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effectively use most Microsoft® Office applications to create business documents;
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demonstrate competency in using the Windows operating system for maximized productivity;
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demonstrate proficiency in formatting business correspondence;
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demonstrate effective communication skills;
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find employment in their field or continue their education.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits
and the additional requirements shown below.
| Program |
27 Credits |
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| BSS 101 |
Microsoft® Windows |
3 |
| BSS 102 |
Microsoft® Word |
3 |
| BSS 105 |
Microsoft® PowerPoint |
3 |
| BSS 121 |
Document Processing |
3 |
| BSS 201 |
Microsoft® Excel |
3 |
| BSS 202 |
Microsoft® Access |
3 |
| BUS 247 |
Business Communications |
3 |
| ENG |
English Composition/Writing |
3 |
|
Professional Elective (1) |
3 |
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| Additional Requirements |
As Shown |
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| Demonstrated college-level skills in reading and writing |
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| Minimum Cumulative Average Overall |
2.000 |
| Minimum Cumulative Average in Program |
2.000 |
Suggested block for program completion
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in one year. The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student's individual needs.
| First Semester |
|
15 Credits |
| BSS 101 |
Microsoft® Windows |
3 |
| BSS 102 |
Microsoft® Word |
3 |
| BSS 105 |
Microsoft® PowerPoint |
3 |
| ENG |
English Composition/Writing |
3 |
| |
Professional Elective (see footnote 1) |
3 |
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| Second Semester |
|
12 Credits |
| BSS 121 |
Document Processing |
3 |
| BSS 201 |
Microsoft® Excel |
3 |
| BSS 202 |
Microsoft® Access |
3 |
| BUS 247 |
Business Communications |
3 |
Footnotes:
1. Professional Elective chosen from course designated BSS, BUS, or CIS.
Notes: All BSS courses must be taken in the four years prior to graduation.
For Gainful Employment disclosure information on this program follow this link: www.berkshirecc.edu/GainfulEmployment
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