Computer Business Technology
10 courses · San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
CBTE 114 Introduction to Microsoft Windows
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 12 - 13.5 hours lecture/12-13.5 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an overview of the features of the Microsoft Windows operating system and environment. Students learn to use and customize the start menu; work with Windows accessory programs; manage storage drives; work with folders and files; create shortcuts; and customize the desktop. This course is designed for students intending to use Microsoft Windows for academic, professional and/or personal purposes.
CBTE 120 Beginning Microsoft Word
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to document formatting using Microsoft Word. Students create fliers, letters, memos, reports and office documents. Topics include mail merge and table basics. This course is designed for students intending to use Microsoft Word for academic, professional and/or personal purposes.
CBTE 122 Intermediate Microsoft Word
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and CBTE 120 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This intermediate-level course introduces advanced features and text editing tools of Microsoft Word. Students create reference documents, online forms and newsletters. Topics include the use of macros and collaboration and integration tools. This course is designed for students intending to use Microsoft Word for academic, professional and/or personal purposes.
CBTE 127 Beginning Microsoft PowerPoint
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides students with the basic knowledge of how to create, modify, and present PowerPoint slide shows. Students add and modify both text and graphics; insert and modify information graphics and multimedia; apply, modify, and create master pages; and apply, modify, and create templates. Students also integrate other Microsoft programs with PowerPoint. This course is designed for students and professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional presentations.
CBTE 140 Beginning Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for students, office support personnel, and business owners who require a competency in performing tasks in Microsoft Excel. Students receive hands-on instruction on how to create, modify, and enhance workbooks, charts, and formulas.
CBTE 143 Intermediate Microsoft Excel
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for students preparing for a career or job in which a competency in intermediate-to-advanced Excel functions is required to perform daily tasks. Students receive hands-on instruction on charts, PivotTables, PivotCharts, functions, formulas, data validation, autofilters, what-if analyses, templates, macros, Visual Basic for applications, and integration of Excel with other programs.
CBTE 152 Beginning Microsoft Access
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Microsoft Access. Topics include creating, modifying, and sorting database tables; creating queries; creating and enhancing custom forms and reports; and modifying the database structure. This course is intended for students majoring in a computer business technology field, professionals acquiring or updating basic skills in creating and editing professional databases, or anyone interested in learning the fundamental functions of Access.
CBTE 165 Webpage Creation with Dreamweaver
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is a hands-on study of webpage creation. Students use a HyperText Markup Language (HTML) editor to create HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Other topics include adding behaviors; using templates and library items; and embedding hypertext links, video, graphics, and multimedia files. This course is designed for students and professionals acquiring or updating skills in creating and editing simple webpages.
CBTE 180 Microsoft Office
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- CBTE 114 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for students interested in an overview and basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional suite for personal and/or professional purposes. Emphasis is placed on word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentations, and the integration of data within and between the programs.
CBTE 210 Computers in Business
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course in an introduction to the role and use of computers, computer technology, and electronic communication in business environments. Emphasis is placed on privacy, security, information management, and ethical issues. This course is designed for students and professionals interested in the use and role of technology in business environments.