# Virtual Office (VIRT) courses

Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-business-economics/courses/virt-courses

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### VIRT-50 — Virtual Office

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours lecture
- **Advisory:** BUS-10
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Learn how to become an independent contractor/freelancer in the virtual world. (12/18)

### VIRT-51 — Social Media

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/virt.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/virt.md)

The student will learn how to use social media platforms effectively for a business setting. (11/24)

### VIRT-55 — Social Media Marketing and Strategy

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 2.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
- **Advisory:** VIRT-51
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/virt.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/virt.md)

This course prepares the student for the role of a Social Media Marketer/Strategist. (03/22)