Computer Office Technology Information Specialist - Great Basin College

Computer Office Technology Information Specialist from Great Basin College is a Campus Associate Management degree that prepares you for a Business career. Mission Statement The Computer Office Technology Department implements Great Basin College's mission by delivering computer technology education to a diverse, far-flung, and changing population. To focus curriculum on current and future needs and employment opportunities, the department develops courses and programs by collaborating with students, community, industry, and other GBC departments. The department believes that in order for all students to become more productive citizens, they need to understand that today most computers function within the context of technically networked environments. The department offers all GBC degree-seeking students several core technology choices to increase employment success and to enhance life skills. For students continuing beyond the associate's degree level, several upper-division courses offer additional skills. Degree Outcomes The recipient will be able to: Use computers efficiently and ethically in the workplace. Solve business-oriented problems using MS Office products. Efficiently work with a PC operating system. Add interactivity and efficiency to completed activities using programming concepts. Demonstrate completion of a course of study in a COT emphasis area of choice. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree with an emphasis in Information Specialist , a successful student will have acquired the knowledge and technical skills needed to be employed and productive in the computer technology field in positions such as Software Specialist, Database Administrator, Applications Programmer, Information System Manager. Graduates of this degree program will have the knowledge and skills to: Effectively manage business data in its many different forms. Build interactive web applications showing good design. Use Visual Basic to build customized office applications. Build effective workbooks and databases to solve business-oriented problems. Use GIS software to handle and display data. Handle hardware upgrades and problems in a business setting. Use computer networks and operation systems to full advantage in a business setting. View more details on Great Basin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management courses.