Use Technology to Help Businesses Thrive
Interested in a career that uses technology to help businesses work smarter? The computer and information technology field is growing fast — with jobs projected to increase 11% from 2019 to 2029. If you want to help organizations thrive through technology, Allan Hancock College’s Computer Business Information Systems (CBIS) program is a great place to start.
The CBIS program provides the education, training, and technical skills needed to support a company’s information systems department. Students gain a foundation in software applications, networking/helpdesk, information systems security, and database management. Several classes also prepare students for Microsoft certifications.
Graduates can pursue careers such as computer support specialist, office support supervisor, executive secretary, customer service representative, record clerk, or small business webmaster — part of a field expected to add over 531,000 new jobs in the coming years.
This program will help you:
- Apply systems thinking to evaluate technology in business
- Protect and manage computer data securely
- Make ethical, informed business decisions
- Adapt to evolving technologies
- Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly
- Strengthen interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills
Degrees and Certificates Offered
Each program has unique requirements. The order in which you take courses may affect your completion time. Visit the links below to view the program requirements and a general semester-by-semester course schedule.
Associate in Science- Computer Business Information Systems
Certificate of Achievement- Computer Business Information Systems
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT- CBIS: INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT- CBIS: informATION TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Certificate of Accomplishment- CBIS: Office Software Support
Certificate of Accomplishment- CBIS: Small Business Web Master
Certificate of Accomplishment- Computer Business Office Software
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - INFORMATION SECURITY FOR BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - OFFICE SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
To view all available degrees and certificates visit the Allan Hancock College course catalog.
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Marie Comstock
805-922-6966 ext. 3356
mcomstock@hancockcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Jayme Meraz
805-922-6966 ext. 3239
jayme.meraz@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Mary Patrick
805-922-6966 ext. 3475
mary.patrick@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria Campus
Bldg. K
805-922-6966 ext. 323

