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2026 - 2027 Catalog Year
Business Operations Systems Support (Part-time)

Degree: Short-term Certificate
Division: Business and Public Services

This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.

Fall Semester (First Year)
Hours
 

Term hours subtotal:

6

Spring Semester (First Year)
Hours
 

Description: This class is for intermediate to advanced students seeking both the theoretical and practical aspects of building a PC. The class covers CPU, storage devices, printers, and networking devices. This class also includes functions and installation of operating systems as well as troubleshooting steps and common tools. Will help students in preparation for the CompTIA A+ Certification.

Prerequisites: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411

Description: In English Composition I students learn reflective, analytical and argumentative writing strategies, incorporating sources and personal experience. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. They will write multiple drafts using a recursive writing process as they work toward fluency in style and mechanics. Note: Students who have not successfully completed the prerequisites listed can register for ENG 1101 together with the corequisite course ENG 0101, English Composition I Booster.

Prerequisites: DEV 0035 or Other (Placement Test Score)

 

Term hours subtotal:

7

Summer Semester (First Year)
Elective course signified by
Hours
 

Description: Installing and administering systems that incorporate the current Microsoft desktop operating system. Administering shared resources including files, folders, and printers; installing, managing, and troubleshooting hardware devices; monitoring and optimizing system performance and reliability; implementing network protocols; and configuring security elements.

Notes: Program elective. Choose from one of the following courses: CIT 1510 or CIT 2550

Prerequisites: CIT 1107 and CIT 1130 or CIT 1411

Description: Focusing on development of effective small group decision-making and leadership skills, stressing better methods of expressing oneself and understanding others through learning group communication, theory and participating in small group decision-making experiences.

Notes: Program elective. Choose from one of the following courses: COM-2225 or COM-2206

 

Term hours subtotal:

6

This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances. View current catalog.