BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Certificate of Achievement Computer Information Systems · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills appropriate to a business environment.
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information in making decisions, solving problems, and prioritizing tasks in the workplace.
- 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 | |