Business Computer Applications

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Whether you need documentation to show your competence with computers or you want to be able to use your home computer more effectively, this program offers courses to meet the needs of today’s computer users. You can take a variety of courses in a number of software applications or you may choose to specialize in Word, Excel, Access, or Graphics. Some courses in this program are also offered through Distance Education.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Courses are open to ALL students. It is assumed that participants in each course will have some understanding of the Windows computer environment. You are strongly urged to complete (INFOBW001) WORKSHOP FOR WINDOWS, before taking other courses.

MOCOMOTION

All computer courses make use of MoCoMotion. Students will use this computer interface to email their instructor and to access course outlines, assignments, and related course materials. Assignments and exams will also be submitted through MoCoMotion. The (INFO10053 or INFO10113) Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel or Computer Basics with Windows Vista, Word and Excel course will teach you how to use MoCoMotion.  Click here to view the MoCoMotion and Course Tools Student Manual online (PDF format).

SOFTWARE VERSIONS

Mohawk is currently using Windows XP, the Office 2007 package and Adobe Photoshop Elements 5. There are computers (Open Access) available at Mohawk College that you may use to complete your course work and assignments. Open Access at Fennell Campus is available in Room C122 and the MCACES computer lab. Hours of operation are available at each location.

Click here for free 60-trial offer of Office 2007.

REQUIRED MATERIALS

Students will need to buy a textbook from the Mohawk College bookstore for each course.  A USB drive is also required for saving classroom work.

PROGRAM OF STUDIES

Courses are of different lengths, but each course requires the submission of assignments and the completion of an exam during the final class. You should be prepared to spend at least 2 hours of study for every course hour.

Not all courses are offered each semester.  Click here to see yearly schedule of course offerings.

New! Upgrading to Office 2007 INFO10114
This non-credit course is for those who know their Windows and Office XP and want to upgrade their skills to Office 2007.  It will be offered for 6 Saturdays from 9 am - noon at the Fennell Campus running from January 17 - February 28. Sign up for CRN: 12224

To qualify for an Acknowledgement of Completion, you must complete the THREE (3) Mandatory Courses.  Click here for information on applying for the Acknowledgement or Certificate.

To obtain the Business Computer Applications Certificate, you must complete an additional SIX (6) courses chosen from the list below:

SUBJECT SPECIALISTS

Students achieving a minimum of an 80% average are eligible for a specialist acknowledgement in the following areas:

CHALLENGE EXAMS
Do you have computer skills, but lack a certificate? The Prior Learning Assessment process can help you earn a certificate faster. Call the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Office at 905-575-2395/519-759-7200 ext. 2395 to arrange a challenge exam for any of the courses in this certificate program.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Upon program completion, employment may be found in the following areas - Word Specialist, Excel Specialist, Access Specialist, PowerPoint/Graphics Specialist, MS Office Specialist

CURRENT COURSES