Microcomputer Productivity Software (Certificate N0660)
Program Overview
The Microcomputer Productivity Software certificate prepares students for careers requiring proficiency in business software. It covers advanced features of Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Windows operating systems, as well as web design using HTML. The program emphasizes customization, optimization, and security, equipping students with the skills to solve business problems and create commercial websites.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Microcomputer Productivity Software certificate is designed to prepare students for careers that require extensive knowledge of business-related productivity software. The certificate offers a balanced set of classes that enables students to maintain and troubleshoot a Windows operating system, learn advanced features of Excel, Access and PowerPoint software; and create commercial Web sites. Emphasis is placed on customizing, optimizing and securing a Windows-based computer; developing spreadsheet pivot tables and macros; using Access to create and maintain database tables, forms, reports and queries; creating and manipulating PowerPoint slide shows with multimedia content; and using HTML and web page editors to create and publish Web sites. Students will demonstrate the ability to use software to store and retrieve data, solve business problems and create commercial Web sites.
Outline:
Required Courses:
- CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications (3.5 units)
- CISB 21 Microsoft Excel (3 units)
- CISB 51 Microsoft PowerPoint (3 units)
- CISD 11 Database Management - Microsoft Access (3 units)
- CISD 11L Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory (0.5 units)
- CISN 21 Windows Operating System (3 units)
Total Units:
16
Suggested Course Sequence:
Fall Term:
- CISB 15 Microcomputer Applications (3.5 units)
- CISB 21 Microsoft Excel (3 units)
- CISB 51 Microsoft PowerPoint (3 units)
Total Fall Units:
9.5
Spring Term:
- CISD 11 Database Management - Microsoft Access (3 units)
- CISD 11L Database Management - Microsoft Access Laboratory (0.5 units)
- CISN 21 Windows Operating System (3 units)
Careers:
Opportunities available after the completion of this certificate include systems analyst, administrative assistant and office manager.
Other:
The CIS Program Website is provided for further information. The program offers review of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). A counselor is available to help students create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP).
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Entry Requirements:
- UK Students:
- Typical Entry Requirements:
- UCAS Tariff Points: 120
- GCSEs: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
- A-levels: Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject
- BTEC Diploma: Minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science subject
- Access Course: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject
- Baccalaureate IB: Minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject
- Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject
- T Levels: Science, Healthcare Science and Health.
- Additional Requirements:
- Applicants must be 18 years old by the start of the course.
- Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- Completion of a health check.
- Confirmation of status regarding infectious diseases and required vaccinations.
- International Students:
- English Language Requirements:
- IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component.
- Equivalent English Language Qualifications: Accepted as per university guidelines.
- Academic Requirements:
- Individual country-specific entry requirements may apply.
- Additional Requirements:
- Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
- Completion of a health check.
- Confirmation of status regarding infectious diseases and required vaccinations.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- International Students:
- IELTS (Academic): Minimum overall score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component.
- Equivalent English Language Qualifications: Accepted as per university guidelines.
Additional Notes:
- Due to early clinical contact, applicants must be 18 years old by the start of the course.
- The university is currently reviewing the curriculum for this program from year one onwards. The module areas you will study are listed, however, the final module titles are subject to approval.
- The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial support options for eligible students.
