# BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Associate in Arts)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Computer Information Systems

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The Business Administrative Assistant program is designed to provide students with a background in communication, organization, and technological skills needed to qualify for jobs that require a higher level of education in an office setting.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
2.  Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information in making decisions, solving problems, and prioritizing tasks in the workplace.
3.  Utilize technology to effectively complete daily workplace responsibilities.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (18.5 units)** | | 18.5 |
| BUS 227 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 4 |
| BUS 228 | OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| CIS 154 | ESSENTIALS OF MS OUTLOOK | 2 |
| CIS 173 | ADOBE ACROBAT | 1.5 |
| CIS 210 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| CIS 216 | ELECTRONIC SPREADSHEET APPLICATIONS | 4 |
| **Total** | | **18.5** |