Business Information Technology
Our Program
Business Information Technology (BIT) offers students a solid foundation in Microsoft Windows and Office as well as strong digital and web literacy skills that ensures job candidates have the productivity skills employers are looking for. Completion of the Business Information Technology pathway also brings indispensable critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to the workplace.
The Business Information Technology (BIT) program offers courses to help you achieve success in your current or future career. Enroll in a course to advance your knowledge, learn a software program and develop new skills, or complete a series of courses to earn a certificate or degree. In adapting to rapidly changing technology in today’s workforce, we utilize the latest versions of software applications, including Microsoft Office 365.
We provide an opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook is available to students enrolled in our program courses. MOS certification is industry-recognized and validates proficiency in technical skills using software applications.
Let us help you realize your potential and gain a competitive career advantage! Contact a Business Information Technology faculty member for assistance in selecting courses and planning your educational path while at Modesto Junior College.
The following degree and certificates are available:
A.S. Degree: Business Information Technology, Level 2
Semester 1
BIT 231 Intermediate Word Processing (3 Units)
BIT 303* Intermediate Keyboarding (2 Units)
BIT 313 Skills for the Workplace (3 Units)
Semester 2
BIT 270 Introduction to Microsoft Access (1 Unit)
BIT 280 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (1 Unit)
BUSAD 210** Business Communication (3 Units)
Semester 3
BIT 261 Intermediate Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 314*** Workplace Procedures and Technology (3 Units)
BIT 317 Introduction to Adobe Acrobat (1 Unit)
BUSAD 350**** Business Computations (3 Units)
Semester 4
BIT 262 Advanced Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 315***** Workplace Preparation and Internship (2 Units)
BIT 316 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (1 Unit)
BUSAD 310****** Introduction to Accounting with QuickBooks (3 Units)
Note: A.S. Degrees require the completion of General Ed. courses.
Total units for A.S Degree 28
Business Information Technology, Level 2 (28 units)
Semester 1
BIT 231 Intermediate Word Processing (3 Units)
BIT 303* Intermediate Keyboarding (2 Units)
BIT 313 Skills for the Workplace (3 Units)
Semester 2
BIT 270 Introduction to Microsoft Access (1 Unit)
BIT 280 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (1 Unit)
BUSAD 210** Business Communication (3 Units)
Semester 3
BIT 261 Intermediate Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 314*** Workplace Procedures and Technology (3 Units)
BIT 317 Introduction to Adobe Acrobat (1 Unit)
BUSAD 350**** Business Computations (3 Units)
Semester 4
BIT 262 Advanced Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 315***** Workplace Preparation and Internship (2 Units)
BIT 316 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (1 Unit)
BUSAD 310****** Introduction to Accounting with QuickBooks (3 Units)
Note: Certificate does not require the completion of General Ed. courses.
Total units for Certificate of Achievement Award (28 Units)
Business Information Technology, Level 1 (20-21 units)
Semester 1
BIT 302* Beginning Document Processing (1 Unit)
or
BIT 303* Intermediate Keyboarding (2 Units)
BIT 313 Skills for the Workplace (3 Units)
BIT 330 Beginning Word Processing (3 Units)
or
BIT 231 Intermediate Word processing (3 Units)
BUSAD 350**** Business Computations (3 Units)
Semester 2
BIT 261 Intermediate Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 270 Introduction to Microsoft Access (1 Unit)
BIT 317 Introduction to Adobe Acrobat (1 Unit)
BIT 375 10-Key on the Computer (1 Unit)
BUSAD 210** Business Communication (3 Units)
BUSAD 310****** Introduction to Accounting with QuickBooks (3 Units)
Total units for Certificate of Achievement Award (20-21 Units)
Business Information Technology, Quick Start (12 units)
Semester 1
BIT 301* Beginning Keyboarding (1 Unit)
or
BIT 302* Beginning Document Processing (1 Unit)
BIT 250 Introduction to Microsoft Word (1 Unit)
BIT 260 Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 280 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (1 Unit)
BIT 313 Skills for the Workplace (3 Units)
BIT 316 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (1 Unit)
BIT 353 Introduction to Computers and Windows (1 Unit)
BUSAD 350**** Business Computations (3 Units)
Total units for Certificate of Achievement Award (12 Units)
Microsoft Computer Applications (8 units)
Semester 1
BIT 330 Beginning Word Processing (3 Units)
or
BIT 231 Intermediate Word Processing (3 Units)
BIT 260 Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 261 Intermediate Microsoft Excel (1 Unit)
BIT 270 Introduction to Microsoft Access (1 Unit)
BIT 280 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (1 Unit)
BIT 316 Introduction to Microsoft Outlook (1 Unit)
Total units for Certificate of Achievement Award (8 Units)
*Keyboarding course placement is based on typing ability
**Prerequisite: completion of ENGL 100 or ENGL 101 (Certificates submit a waiver)
***Prerequisite: BIT 231, BIT 313, and BUSAD 210 (Recommend: BIT 260, BIT 303)
****Recommend: Completion of MATH 19 or MATH 20 or qualification by the MJC placement
testing.
*****Prerequisite: BIT 303, BIT 314, and BIT 317
******Recommend: Completion of BUSAD 350
Kevin Alavezos
Professor, Business Information Technology
(209) 575-6132
alavezosk@mjc.edu
Brandon Schut
Instructor, Business Information Technology
(209) 575-6168
schutb@mjc.edu