Business Administrative Systems – Desktop Publishing C.A.

Business Administrative Systems

Certificate of Achievement


This certificate program provides the graduate with entry-level skills as desktop publisher, clerical assistant, and capable of producing basic publishing documents. Training is provided in many computer software skill areas, page layout, design, and management techniques for use in small businesses and home publishing businesses. Current computer and technology skills are applied in all program areas of Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and the Internet.

Work with the Business Administrative Systems program representatives for scheduling and job placement assistance at any time during your course work. The courses for this certificate may be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administrative Systems.

General Education Requirements

12
Must Include:      
BAS/CPT 103 Microcomputer Applications 3  
MAT 105 Applied Math 3  

 

 

Required Courses in Business Administrative Systems

15

BAS 160

Word Processing - Word

2

 
BAS 165 Presentations - PowerPoint 2  

BAS 170

Spreadsheet Applications - Excel 2  
BAS 175 Database Applications - Access 2  
BAS 190 Planning and Design Concepts (Microsoft Publisher) 2  
BAS 247* Administrative Supervision 3  

BAS 290

Publishing Projects (Adobe InDesign)

2

 
 
Additional Required Courses for Desktop Publishing Option   6
CPM 170 Computer Graphics 3  
CPM 210 Digital Photo Editing 3  

 

 

Total Required Hours

33

* Students must earn a C or above in these courses in order to graduate.

Contact information, Nancy Graviett 636-922-8390
ngraviett@stchas.edu