Careers in Business & Office Technology
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AAS-T Degree or Certificate
Learning Outcomes (Certificate)
- Demonstrate an understanding of how information technology fits into the operations and management of business and into society
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting computer system upgrade/purchase decisions
- Recognize current computer technology trends and utilize knowledge in making decisions and in carrying out tasks/projects
- Create and use relational databases, including developing queries, customizing forms and reports, and using macros, creating charts and working with graphics
- Install and configure hardware and software in a Windows environment and employ various techniques to troubleshoot problems with software and hardware installation/configuration
- Install, configure and use Internet browser software
- Design, create and modify spreadsheets to create associated charts and graphs, and to create and use macros
- Apply spreadsheet principles to business problems
- Operate in a Windows environment, including organizing files and programs and using Windows functions accessories
- Create compound documents such as newsletters with drawings and objects from multiple software applications, such as embedded spreadsheets
Learning Outcomes (AAS-T)
- Demonstrate an understanding of how information technology fits into the operations and management of business and into society
- Demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting computer system upgrade/purchase decisions
- Recognize current computer technology trends and utilize knowledge in making decisions and in carrying out tasks/projects
- Create and use relational databases, including developing queries, customizing forms and reports, and using macros, creating charts and working with graphics
- Install and configure hardware and software in a Windows environment and employ various techniques to troubleshoot problems with software and hardware installation/configuration
- Install, configure and use Internet browser software
- Design, create and modify spreadsheets to create associated charts and graphs, and to create and use macros
- Apply spreadsheet principles to business problems
- Operate in a Windows environment, including organizing files and programs and using Windows functions accessories
- Create compound documents such as newsletters with drawings and objects from multiple software applications, such as embedded spreadsheets
- Exhibit ability to apply learning outcomes in real-life, multifaceted industry scenarios and projects.
- Demonstrate the broad based knowledge and skills embedded for all Associate in Applied Science candidates from Seattle Central Community college.


