Business Technology
16 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
BUSTEC 40A Beginning Computer Keyboarding
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Beginning course in computer keyboarding with mastery of the alphabetic and numeric keyboard and correct touch-typing techniques. Introduction to the personal computer, word processing, disk management, and formatting of basic business correspondence.
BUSTEC 40B Computer Keyboarding: Speed and Accuracy Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A or
- Transfers to
- CSU
Develop computer literacy. Analyze, evaluate, and improve keyboarding speed and accuracy using correct keyboarding techniques. Intense review of letters, numbers, symbols, and the creation of appropriately formatted business documents.
BUSTEC 50 Filing and Records Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction and simulated work applications using basic filing principles, procedures, and systems defined by ARMA International. Emphasis is placed on information storage of multiple record types and retrieval systems. Also discussed are management aspects of records retention, disposition, and the operation of a records management program.
BUSTEC 60A Microsoft Office Word - Specialist
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A
- Transfers to
- CSU
This module prepares students to use the current word processing application of business software. Students develop job skills while building a foundation for other software applications. Students will be able to create, edit, format and customize, save, print, and retrieve documents. Course helps prepare students for certification testing. Computer assignments are a required part of this course.
BUSTEC 60B Microsoft Office Word - Expert
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: BUSTEC 60A
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A
- Transfers to
- CSU
A hands-on approach to advanced formatting features of Microsoft Word: Customizing and streamlining using macros, building blocks, quick parts, autocorrect, themes, styles, and templates; creating multiple-page business documents using tabling features, indexes, page numbering, tables and charts, and reference citations; and using reviewing tools for adding comments and tracking in shared documents. Computer assignments are a required part of this course.
BUSTEC 61 Microsoft Office PowerPoint
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A; BUSTEC 60A
- Transfers to
- CSU
A hands-on introduction to concepts, terminology, and features of a presentation software program to create electronic presentations for support personnel and business managers. Topics include formatting and animating slide texts, charts, tables, and graphics as utilized in business presentations and integration with other software programs.
BUSTEC 62 Microsoft Office Outlook
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A or
- Transfers to
- CSU
Hands-on introduction to Outlook functions within the Microsoft Office Suite. Topics include email, electronic calendars, multiple-user conference scheduling, integration of MS Office files including Internet, interface with other programs, and task work flow management Computer lab assignments are a required part of this course.
BUSTEC 63 Microsoft Office Excel - Comprehensive
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40A; BUSTEC 60A
- Transfers to
- CSU
This module integrates the spreadsheet application (MS Excel) into the MS Office suite, a full-featured spreadsheet application software offering core and advanced concepts. Emphasis is on creating formulas, using relative and absolute references, editing and formatting, working with templates and chart wizards, using IF functions, sorting and filtering records, creating pivot tables, and integrating with MS Office Suite programs (MS Word). Topics covered help prepare students for Microsoft Office Application Certification Testing. Computer lab assignments are a required part of this course.
BUSTEC 64 Microsoft Office Access-Comprehensive
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 63
- Transfers to
- CSU
Hands-on introduction to the concepts and terminology used to create, use, and manage information contained in databases. Students design tables, queries, forms, and reports using the features of the current database software. Computer assignments are a required part of this course. Mastery of core features and introduction of advanced features of the current Microsoft Office Access database software application for working with databases, tables, reports, forms, and queries. Integration of Access data objects with the other Microsoft Office software.
BUSTEC 400 Job Search and Interviewing Techniques
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 24-27 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 60A
Strategies to organize a job search, prepare a marketable resume and cover, create a career portfolio, respond to frequently asked interview questions, and practice successful interviewing techniques.
BUSTEC 410 MS Publisher Comprehensive
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 60A
This hands-on course covers full-featured desktop publishing software and introduces the beginning and advanced concepts. Emphasis is in desktop publishing for business, featuring terminology, software, hardware, catalogs, magazines, editing, printing text, tables, graphics, style sheets and master pages, special effects, templates, scanned images, and formatting and managing long documents.
BUSTEC 452 Administrative Financial Bookkeeping
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
Bookkeeping procedures to broaden the skills of the administrative professional in handling business financial records and other supporting documents relevant to the operation of a small business. Includes mastery of the business financial features of the 10-key display calculator with speed and proficiency.
BUSTEC 455 Fundamentals of English for Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
Study and review of grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and sentence structure to prepare students for employment and college-level business writing courses. Overview of sentence structure, paragraphs, business vocabulary, and basic communication skills. Practice in applying basic principles of communication and critical-thinking skills leading to understanding of effective business communications.
BUSTEC 460 Proofreading: Text-Editing Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 60A. Advisory - Concurrent Enrollment: BUSTEC 455
Development of the essential skills needed to perform proofreading and text-editing functions for the administrative office. Emphasis on formatting and accuracy of input using word processing software and reference manuals.
BUSTEC 470 Office Systems and Procedures
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 60A
Coordination and refinement of the duties and responsibilities of the office professional, including the organization of those duties, the personal qualifications of the office professional, and business office ethics and etiquette in a diverse and global business environment. Emphasis on work procedures, technology in the office, stress- and time-management techniques, team work, customer service, event planning and business travel arrangements.
BUSTEC 471 Administrative Office Management
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- BUSTEC 40B; BUSTEC 60A
Introduction to the study and application of basic principles for managing a business office. Strategies to maintain a sound, flexible, and dynamic office organization whose objectives correspond to those of the business. Principles of management that pertain to objectives of the organization, scope and assignment of responsibilities, unity of functions, use of specialization, delegation of authority and responsibility, unity of command, span of control, centralization or decentralization of managerial authority, staffing, and work ethics.