Course details
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
Cost
$616.36 - $655.11 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2023
Below are three offerings of BSYS 1001 for the Winter 2023 term.
CRN 77578
Duration
Wed Jan 11 - Wed Mar 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 77578
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 29 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
*If this section is full, you can add your contact information to the School of Business Waitlist: sobptswaitlist.bcitsitecentre.ca
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 73978
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Mar 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 73978
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 - Mar 30 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
*If this section is full, you can add your contact information to the School of Business Waitlist: sobptswaitlist.bcitsitecentre.ca
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 77279
Duration
Thu Jan 12 - Thu Apr 20 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 77279
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12 | Thu | 08:30 - 11:20 | Burnaby NE25 Rm. 114 |
| Jan 19 - Mar 09 | Thu | 08:30 - 11:20 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 2715 |
| Mar 16 - Apr 20 | Thu | 08:30 - 11:20 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3150 |
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
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 the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at sarah_chanway@bcit.ca
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are six offerings of BSYS 1001 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 59671
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jul 10 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 59671
- $642.25
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jul 10 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 374 |
Instructor
Carlos Diaz Teran Salvador
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$642.25
Important information
-
No class on Apr 10, May 22 and July 3
Status
CRN 57660
Duration
Wed Apr 05 - Wed Jun 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 57660
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 318 |
Instructor
Anurag Pandey
Course outline
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
*Find the REQUIRED TEXTBOOK for this class at the Burnaby campus bookstore and on their website: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit
Status
CRN 59668
Duration
Thu Apr 06 - Thu Jun 22 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 59668
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 06 - Jun 22 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Instructor
Lenalda Sutherland
Course outline
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
This BSYS course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of how to use a personal computer and have experience using various software applications. These courses are not intended for beginners, and not designed for smartphones. *PRE-REQUISITES AND ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE COURSES INCLUDE: Access to a personal computer, the knowledge to use a personal computer, access to a reliable internet connection, knowledge of computer file management, and the ability to download and install software applications. *This course requires a commitment of 7 to 10 hours per week. *Required textbooks (e-book or hard copy), are specified by the instructor on the course outline.
Status
Seats Available
3 seats remaining as of Wed March 29, 2023 at 9:43 am (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 59793
Duration
Tue May 02 - Tue Aug 08 (15 weeks)
- 15 weeks
- CRN 59793
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 02 - Aug 08 | Tue | 08:30 - 11:20 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 311 |
Instructor
Anurag Pandey
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
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 the Program Assistant, Sarah Chanway, at sarah_chanway@bcit.ca.
Status
CRN 59670
Duration
Mon Jul 10 - Mon Aug 21 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 59670
- $655.11
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 - Aug 21 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 320 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$655.11
Important information
-
No class on Mon, Aug 7
Status
CRN 58572
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jun 19 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 58572
- $616.36
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 19 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ed Bosman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$616.36
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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This course will be taught asynchronously and held entirely online, but not requiring you to meet each and every week at a specific time. Please check the registration page for any specific dates and times that you will need to be available (i.e midterm and final exams). Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
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
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