# BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Certificate of Achievement)

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, software applications, and financial operations to effectively complete daily workplace responsibilities.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (19 to 22.5 units)** | | 19-22.5 |
| BUS 227 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 4 |
| BUS 228 | OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
| BUS 253 | WORK EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS | 0.5-4 |
| 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** | | **19-22.5** |