Program: Business Information Worker

The Business Information Worker Associate Degree offers students and employers a state-sponsored pathway that ensures job candidates have the basic digital, web literacy, and office productivity skills employers are looking for.

Over 400 small businesses validated the top skills needed for the BIW pathway. At LBCC, our Computer and Office Studies Advisory Board, which is made up of local employers and professionals, updated and approved the pathway to meet the specific needs of the region.

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

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Associate in Science (AS), Business Information Worker

Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH), Business Information Worker

Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH), Digital & Social Media

Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH), Microsoft Essentials

Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH), Telecommuting Fundamentals

Certificate of Accomplishment (C-ACC), Business Digital Literacy

Certificate of Accomplishment (C-ACC), Customer Relations Specialist

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Computer Hardware Technician

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Job Search Skills

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Microsoft Access

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Microsoft Excel

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Microsoft Outlook

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Microsoft PowerPoint

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Office Technologies – Microsoft Word

Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL), Telecommuting Fundamentals

View all LBCC’s Programs of Study and Curriculum Guides.
(New students need to refer to the current academic year for the most up-to-date info) 

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course Name	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
BCOM 15 Business Communications
BCOM 25 Digital and Social Media
BCOM 222 Job Search Skills
BCOM 260 Business Telephone Procedures
BCOM 262 Soft Skills for the Workplace
BCOM 263 Customer Service
COSA 1 Computer Information Competency
COSA 2 Critical Thinking Using Computers
COSA 5 Microsoft Windows Operating System
COSA 10 Microsoft Word for Windows
COSA 15 Microsoft Excel for Windows
COSA 20 Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
COSA 30 Introduction to Computers
COSA 35 Microsoft Office
COSA 214 Records Management and Filing
COSA 215 Microsoft Outlook for Windows
COSK 200 Beginning Keyboarding and Document Production
COSK 209 Speed and Accuracy Building for Typist
COSK 233 Computer Keyboarding Skills

View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

CAREER INFO

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Start your career as a professional and/or specialist in Medical, Legal, Business.

• Administrative Assistant
• Executive Assistant
• Social Media Coordinator
• Office Clerk
• Customer Service Representative

To explore potential jobs in this field of study, we strongly urge you to visit LBCC Career Center. Working with a career counselor, we will assess your strengths, skills, interests, and accomplishments to help you identify internship opportunities and career goals that match your educational and professional needs.

FAQ

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How long does it take to complete the program?

Depending on the number of units you take and whether you are a full-time or part-time student, completing a certificate program can take as little as one semester and completing an associate degree program can take about two years.

Download Semester Sequence for planning and scheduling references.

Make a 30-minute appointment with an academic counselor to receive services in educational plans, transcript evaluation, and career planning.

How much does the program cost?

Please visit Financial Aid for tuition costs and Federal Work Study information.

Who are the Career & Technical Education (CTE) counselors?

MEET LBCC COUNSELORS

Please visit the Counseling Office for Academic Counseling, Career Exploration, Educational Planning, College Transfer, Student Resources, and many others to help you achieve your educational goals.

How to transfer and lookup comparable course listings.

To help determine if courses taken at other schools are comparable to Long Beach City College courses, please visit LBCC Transfer Evaluation System (TES).

For more information, please visit LBCC Transfer Center.

How do I receive my degree or certificate after I finish the coursework?

You will need to complete an application for your degree or certificate and submit that application to the LBCC Admissions & Records office. Read how to apply for graduation and receive your degree or certificate for more details.