Information Technology:
Desktop Applications for Business
Bachelor of Science Degree in Information Technology, Concentration in Desktop
Applications
Bachelor's students in this concentration focus on developing skills in critical
thinking, problem solving, information management, resource management, and application
synthesis. Students will work on projects and scenarios that they may encounter
in the workplace using the Microsoft Office Suite of products. Projects are designed
to provide tangible results that can be used by students to build a portfolio which
demonstrates their abilities using the Microsoft Office applications.
Associate in Science Degree in Information Technology, Concentration in Desktop
Applications
Students who choose this concentration will learn how to use the Microsoft®
Office Suite of products (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) in the workplace.
Courses in this concentration will cover introductory and intermediate levels of
content, as well as introductory business concepts to enhance their breadth and
depth of knowledge. This concentration focuses on how students can solve business
problems by utilizing the correct desktop applications.
By the completion of the associate degree, students will have learned the fundamentals
needed to assist them in the preparation for the industry standard certification
exams for the Microsoft Office Specialist designation.
Most associate degree graduates at Peirce continue their education and complete
the bachelor's degree, opening the door to higher-level positions.
Degree Planning Sheet
The Degree Planning Sheet identifies required courses, including a brief description of each class.