- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 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
$654.52 - $696.56 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)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- 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 2025
Below are eight offerings of BSYS 1001 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 77391
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 In Progress
- CRN 77391
- $654.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ed Bosman
Course outline
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 3.12 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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 91805
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 In Progress
- CRN 91805
- $654.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Fernando Garrido Ruiz-tagle
Course outline
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 3.12 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
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 92748
Dates
Jan 06 - Mar 24 In Progress and Full
- CRN 92748
- $654.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 24 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Fernando Garrido Ruiz-tagle
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet 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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 77577
Dates
Jan 07 - Mar 25 In Progress and Full
- CRN 77577
- $682.27 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Mar 25 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 300 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lenalda Sutherland
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 77578
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 In Progress
- CRN 77578
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 92668
Dates
Jan 08 - Mar 26 In Progress
- CRN 92668
- $682.27 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 362 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Eduardo Sanchez Martinez
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 In Progress
- CRN 73978
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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
Dates
Jan 09 - Mar 27 In Progress and Full
- CRN 77279
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kaitlyn Minatozaki
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 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
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are nine offerings of BSYS 1001 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 58572
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Seats Available
- CRN 58572
- $654.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Ed Bosman
Course outline
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 3.12 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
Seats Available
2 seats remaining as of Mon March 24, 2025 at 1:08 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 57987
Dates
Apr 08 - May 01 Seats Available
- CRN 57987
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - May 01 | Tue, Wed, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
Juan Azmitia
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Seats Available
1 seat remaining as of Mon March 24, 2025 at 1:08 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 70043
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Seats Available
- CRN 70043
- $682.27 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Thu | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 310 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Eduardo Sanchez Martinez
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 59390
Dates
May 06 - Aug 12 Seats Available
- CRN 59390
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Dave Lazenby
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 send any inquiries to bfun@bcit.ca.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
CRN 69473
Dates
Apr 05 - Jun 21 Full
- CRN 69473
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 05 - Jun 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 12:00 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Fernando Garrido Ruiz-tagle
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 59671
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 07 Full
- CRN 59671
- $682.27 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 07 | Mon | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 362 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Kaitlyn Minatozaki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class April 21 and May 19
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 69426
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Full
- CRN 69426
- $654.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Fernando Garrido Ruiz-tagle
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 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet 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
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 59668
Dates
Apr 10 - Jun 26 Full
- CRN 59668
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 301 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Lenalda Sutherland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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 smart phones. You must have 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
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 59670
Dates
Jul 07 - Aug 18 Full
- CRN 59670
- $696.56 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 - Aug 18 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Dave Lazenby
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday, August 4
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.