BA Degrees and Certificates for Business & Technology Skills

The BA Department provides professional training in business and computer skills based on current industry standards and technology which are required in any department within any type of company.

Please refer to the SAC Catalog for current listings of required and elective courses.

General Business Applications and Technology Program
Designed to prepare students for employment as an administrative professional for any size company, from small business offices to large corporations.

Microsoft Office Professional Program
Provides students training in the proper use and business standards using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access). Microsoft Office skills are required for all business career positions from administrative support to executive management.

Digital Publishing (Adobe) Program
Professional training in all aspects of designing and publishing print and web business projects based on current business industry standards and technology. Adobe Creative Cloud software is available in the classroom and in the computer lab. Instruction includes digital graphics, web design, page layout, typography, export files, proper file setup, integration of Adobe software, design guidelines, and professional shortcuts and design tips. Adobe is not just for graphic designers anymore – many positions in a company now require Adobe knowledge and skills.

Office Management Program
Students develop business skills and gain knowledge required for career opportunities for supervisor and management positions in any corporation. Instruction includes computer training, administrative office management, office procedures, job search, professional image, business writing, and corporate skills based on current business industry standards and requirements.

Spanish/English Interpretation & Translation Program
The business community in Orange County needs bilingual interpreters and translators to satisfy the community needs and Constitutional mandates that require certified bilingual interpreter services to courts, victims, and defendants for arraignments, pretrial, preliminary hearings, depositions, trials, witnesses statements, etc. Government and private industry need interpreters to service the growing Spanish population demand in Orange County in the medical, legal, and general business areas. This program provides professional training to become certified a Spanish/English interpreter and translator.