The Best Kept Secret on the Peninsula
The MPC BUSINESS SKILLS CENTER
These self paced courses can normally be completed in four to eight weeks. Students may enroll anytime during the semester until the last official withdrawal date.
A wide range of office technology classes is offered through the Business Skills Center. Course syllabi and requirements are explained when students come in to the lab. Students work at their own pace, with the assistance of an instructor, and choose the days and hours that are convenient for them. Upon the completion of the course objectives, students will be awarded units and may leave the program. One or more courses may be taken during the same semester.
Most course material is offered in half-unit or one-unit modules. Each unit of credit is designed to need 50 hours of lab plus homework. However, some students complete classes in fewer lab hours (the speed is your own). When finished with your daily assignments, most classes require both a theory and applied exam. Courses may be taken up to four times provided there is a change in content, such as an updated version of software.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop courses by the last official date to withdraw. Failure to do so could result in an “F” or “NP.”
The Center, located in Room BMC201 in the Business, Math and Computing building, is open the following days and hours for the
Spring 2012 semester – January 30- May 24
(Lab work must be completed by May 24 - Final testing day is morning of May 25).
| 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Mon -Thu |
SMITH/McKAY/NGUYEN/PHEGLEY |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 noon |
Fri |
NGUYEN |
| 5:30 pm – 8:30pm |
Tu, Thu |
COPELAND/NGUYEN |
For additional information, call:
Business Skills Center at (831) 646-4077, or
Business and Technology Division Office at (831) 646-4071.
... or just come by our lab during open hours and we can get you started!
Do you need to update your job skills? Would you like to keep better track of your business or own personal finances? Have you taken a lot of digital pictures and don’t know how to manage, edit, print or use these pictures electronically? Have you ever wanted to create your own Web page? Does selling on e-Bay look fun and potentially rewarding, but you don’t know where to begin to master the steps to merchandise your items? Do you want to learn how to send an e-mail and attach a photograph or a document? And do you need flexibility in scheduling to fit classes into your busy calendar?
Whether you have a personal or a professional interest or need, the MPC Business Skills Center is where you can learn all of these skills. It is set up to make your learning experience easy, comfortable, and effective. Come by and see how inviting and simple it can be. You can add a class at any time during the semester. Feel free to stroll in during any hour that we are open to ask any questions or just to observe.
You can complete a class in as little as two weeks. You are in charge of your schedule, working at your own pace, and mastering skills relevant to your needs. An instructor or lab assistant is always available to help . You can come in whenever the Center is open to work on your lessons, day or evening. Cost for a unit is the normal school tuition rate of $26 and we do not have a material fee. Clearly, these classes are a bargain. Besides, they are fun!
You choose the class and skill level that fits your needs from our courses ranging from keyboarding and beginning computer skills to specific applications such as: Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Access, or PowerPoint. Other BUSC classes teach software for bookkeeping for a small business (QuickBooks), or machine calculation skills. Classes may be selected to fill a specific need or to apply to a formal Certificate or Degree.
Our Business Technology Lab has state-of-the-art hardware and software, currently using both the MS Windows Vista Operating System and Windows 7(either available as a student option). Similarly, for the MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc.) the classes are avialable using either Office 2007 or Office 2010. Are you looking to upgrade to MS Office 2010, and want to learn the new interface? Sign up now.
Courses are added as new technology and new software versions become important in the office environment, so check out the latest. Stop by the Business Skills Center in GC107, or give us a call at 646-4077 to talk about how you can take the next step for your success.
List of Courses:
BUSC100A-C
WORD PROCESSING: MICROSOFT WORD FOR WINDOWS
Introductory course using beginning functions of Microsoft Word for Windows 2007 or 2010 on IBM-compatible computers. Keyboarding skill is recommended prior to enrollment. The series A-C covers three units of basic MS Word skills, teaching fundamentals of the user interface, formatting, tabs, styles, Headers and Footers, tables, charts, and document sharing. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC101A-C
ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING: MS WORD FOR WINDOWS
Advanced features of Microsoft Word for Windows on IBM-compatible computers. Keyboarding skills and skills taught in BUSC 100A, 100B and 100C are recommended prior to enrollment. The series A-C continues with additional MS Word features including Footnotes and Endnotes, Merging documents, sorting, special features, visual elements, drawing and WordArt, macros, indexes, forms, and data sharing. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC108
COMPUTER SKILLS/TYPING SKILLS/PROJECTS
For students who would like to strengthen or add to their previous typing skills, or to gain skill using any of our programs taught in the lab in a less-structured syllabus. Sign up for either one-half or one unit. Each half-unit requires 25 hours in the lab. Keyboarding skills recommended prior to enrollment. (Credit course taken for P/NPonly)
BUSC109
KEYBOARDING FOR COMPUTERS
Develop efficient use of computer keyboard through mastery of touch system of alphanumeric typewriter keys and ten-key calculator number pad. Work is done on a computer. Not for students with typing knowledge. (Credit course taken for P/NPonly)
BUSC117A-B
BUSINESS MACHINE CALCULATIONS
In this introductory course, students learn the ten-key by touch with speed and accuracy. In follow-on Unit B, students apply calculator skills learned in BUSC 117A to solving common business problems on an electronic ten-key calculator. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC119A
INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS: MICROSOFT EXCEL I
Introductory course using beginning functions of Microsoft Excel for Windows (optional versions either 2007 or 2010), on IBM-compatible computers. Exercises will guide students to create and format worksheets while using basic formulas. Keyboarding and mouse skills are recommended prior to enrollment. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC119B
INTRODUCTION TO SPREADSHEETS: MICROSOFT EXCEL II
Continuing course using functions of Microsoft Excel on IBM-compatible computers. Exercises guide students to create and format workbooks containing multiple sheets, images and charts. Basic spreadsheet preparation skills are recommended prior to enrollment. (Credit course for grade or CR/NC)
BUSC120
PRESENTATION MANAGEMENT WITH MS POWERPOINT
Introductory hands-on training in presentation management software using Microsoft PowerPoint (optional versions either 2007 or 2010), running on IBM-compatible computers. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC122
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
Introductory course using Microsoft Windows 7 Operating Systems. Basic Windows and computer skills along with how to work with programs and manage files using system utilities. Introduces operating system utilities while giving students a good foundation in computer basics for academic, employment, and home use. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC125
QUICKBOOKS
Introductory hands-on training, in a simulated office environment, using QuickBooks 2011, a financial software program that is used to organize and manage the finances of a small business. Emphasis on small business financial skills such as invoicing, payroll, inventory, payment processing, and creating reports, graphs, lists, and forms. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
BUSC133
INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT ACCESS
Introductory course using beginning functions of Microsoft Access 2007 on IBM- compatible computers. Emphasis on organizing and analyzing data by creating tables and producing queries, forms and reports. (Credit course for grade or P/NP)
Easy-to-learn skills for the 21st century