- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Computers and information technology are the foundation of business today and an essential tool in the current labour market. This course provides a deep understanding of computer terminology, operating systems, and the most popular software applications used in business. The course discusses up to date technology issues and challenges that affect and impact the business environment. At the end of the course students will become proficient on Microsoft Office applications; specifically, in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point. Students work individually on projects in lab settings and complete a number of individual projects and quizzes /exams.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$667.67 - $710.61 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Open, save, create, move, copy, delete, and rename files in a Windows environment.
- Define target audiences for a PowerPoint presentation and select designs, themes, and content appropriate to those audiences.
- Apply transitions, animation, and sounds to a PowerPoint presentation.
- Create, edit, arrange, and print presentations, documents and spreadsheets.
- Create and import graphics into presentations, documents and spreadsheets; including picture files, SmartArt and WordArt.
- Create documents and presentations with tables, images, hyperlinks, and watermarks.
- Describe default settings for graphics in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
- Apply the order of mathematical operations in MS Excel.
- Manage worksheets by inserting, hiding, deleting, and adjusting rows and columns.
- Apply functions such as the SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN and ROUND functions using Excel.
- Create and modify charts in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
- Integrate elements of the internet, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint across all three applications.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Business Information Systems 1-Microsoft 365 for Windows (BSYS 1001) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Accounting
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
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- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
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- Business Administration (Management Option)
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- Business Administration (Marketing Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
- Business Management
Certificate Part-time
- Computerized Accounting
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Finance
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Planning
Diploma Part-time
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Long-term Care Management
Statement of Completion Part-time
- Marketing Management
Certificate Part-time
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Payroll Administration
Certificate Part-time
- Payroll and Human Resources
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are eight offerings of BSYS 1001 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 77579
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 77579
- $695.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Fri | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 362 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lenalda Sutherland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Ruth_Mackay@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
CRN 86543
Dates
Jan 03 - Mar 21 Loading
- CRN 86543
- $710.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Mar 21 | Sat | 09:30 - 12:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dave Lazenby
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 87500
Dates
Jan 03 - Mar 21 Loading
- CRN 87500
- $695.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 03 - Mar 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 374 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kaitlyn Minatozaki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 77391
Dates
Jan 05 - Mar 23 Loading
- CRN 77391
- $667.67 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 - Mar 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ed Bosman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous, and does not require you to meet each and every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 77577
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 Loading
- CRN 77577
- $695.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 300 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lenalda Sutherland
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 77578
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 Loading
- CRN 77578
- $710.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 73978
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 73978
- $710.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 77279
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 Loading
- CRN 77279
- $710.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kaitlyn Minatozaki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Students in this section must bring their own device to class. For details, please see www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf. Please note that this section is part of the Business Fundamentals (BFUN) Program (www.bcit.ca/study/programs/7985acert). As this is the case, the course will be taught in a way that accommodates the needs of English Language Learners. Please direct any inquiries to bfun@bcit.ca.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.