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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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
Degrees & Certificates
Business Information Worker (AS + Cert) Curriculum Guide
Associate in Science (AS), Business Information Worker
Certificate of Achievement (ACH), Business Information Worker
Certificate of Achievement (ACH), Digital & Social Media
Certificate of Achievement (ACH), Microsoft Essentials
Certificate of Achievement (ACH), Telecommuting Fundamentals
Certificate of Accomplishment (ACC), Business Digital Literacy
Certificate of Accomplishment (ACC), Customer Relations Specialist
Certificate of Completion, Computer Hardware Technician
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Job Search Skills
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Microsoft Access
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Microsoft Excel
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Microsoft Outlook
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Microsoft PowerPoint
Certificate of Completion, Office Technologies – Microsoft Word
Certificate of Completion, Telecommuting Fundamentals
| Apply for a Degree or Certificate | Class Schedule | Make an Appointment |
Course Offerings
View courses offered in different semesters to assist in academic planning.
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FAQ
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 cost and Federal Work Study information.
Who are the Career & Technical Education (CTE) counselors?
| Schools/Program | Counselor | Location |
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| Career & Technical Education | Alicia Andujo | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Lorraine Blouin | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Laura Garcia | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Diana Ogimachi | LAC |
| Career & Technical Education | Robert Olmos | PCC |
| Career & Technical Education | Tom To | PCC |
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. Visit Admissions & Records for more details.