Program: Business Information Worker

Overview

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.

Team work, work colleagues, working together

 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES


Digital & Social Media, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
Microsoft Essentials, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
Telecommuting Fundamentals, Certificate of Achievement (C-ACH)
Business Digital Literacy, Certificate of Accomplishment (C-ACC)
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, Certificate of Completion (C-COMPL)

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

    View courses offered in different semesters to assist in academic planning.

    Course Name Fall Winter Spring Summer

    BCOM 15
    Business Communications

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    BCOM 25
    Digital and Social Media

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    BCOM 222
    Job Search Skills

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    BCOM 260
    Business Telephone Procedures

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    BCOM 262
    Soft Skills for the Workplace

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    BCOM 263
    Customer Service

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    COSA 1
    Computer Information Competency

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    COSA 2
    Critical Thinking Using Computers

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    COSA 5
    Microsoft Windows Operating System

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    COSA 10
    Microsoft Word for Windows

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    COSA 15
    Microsoft Excel for Windows

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    COSA 20
    Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows

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    COSA 30
    Introduction to Computers

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    COSA 35
    Microsoft Office

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    COSA 214
    Records Management and Filing

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    COSA 215
    Microsoft Outlook for Windows

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    COSK 200
    Beginning Keyboarding and Document Production

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    COSK 209
    Speed and Accuracy Building for Typist

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    COSK 233
    Computer Keyboarding Skills

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    View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

    CAREER INFO


    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.