Computer Technologies

For the Information Management Specialist, knowing how to use a computer is an essential skill. This program provides students with basic computer knowledge as well as software training. The increasing use of sophisticated office technology has tremendous implications for those entering the business office.

Training emphasizes the development of communications skills in an integrated office system, as well as the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, and business presentation software.

Mesabi Range has been approved as an Authorized Training and Testing Center (ATC) for Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) professional certification. Program graduates will be prepared to pass MOUS certification exams.

Business Office Software Certificate

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION 12

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
IMSP 1285 Spreadsheets I (2 credits)
IMSP 1251 Word Processing I (2 credits)
IMSP 1252 Word Processing II (2 credits)
CSCI 1455 Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
CSCI 1486 Internet (1 credit)
IMSP 2285 Database Concepts and Applications I (2 credits)

In today’s world, knowing how to use a computer is an essential skill for almost everyone. This certificate gives students some basic computer knowledge along with some keyboarding and software training.

Computer Applications Certificate

CREDITS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION 16

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
CSCI 1455 Introduction to Computers (3 credits)
IMSP 1285 Spreadsheets I (2 credits)
IMSP 2285 Database Concepts and Applications I (2 credits)
IMSP 1235 Integrated Software Applications (3 credits)
IMSP 1251 Word Processing I (2 credits)
IMSP 1252 Word Processing II (2 credits)

Electives-Select two or more credits from any of the following courses:
  CSCI 1485 Computer Operating Systems (2 credits)
  IMSP 1245 Business Presentations (1 credit)
  IMSP 1369 Desktop Publishing (2 credits)

In today’s world, knowing how to use a computer is an essential skill for every business person. This certificate provides students with basic computer knowledge as well as software training.