Programming — Business (Certificate)
Program Advisor: Gregory Panczner
413-236-4574 • gpanczne@berkshirecc.edu
The Business Option of the Computer Information Systems Programming certificate emphasizes the C++ programming language, as well as some basic business, math and science courses. Graduates of this program may be employed as programmers using one of the following computer languages: C++, or (if selected as a professional elective) Java or HTML/XTML. Graduates will also have 19–29 credits toward the Computer Information Systems—Business Systems Option A.S. Degree.
Expected Outcomes
See Expected Outcomes for the Certificate in Computer Information Systems—Networking Option on this page.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
| CIS-102 | Fundamental Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| CIS-125 | C++ Programming II | 4 |
| CIS-155 | Web Development | 3 |
| - | | |
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| - | | |
| - | Professional Electives (see options below) | 11 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated college-level skills in reading & writing
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in one year. The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| CIS-102 | Fundamental Computer Literacy | 4 |
| CIS-124 | C++ Programming I | 4 |
| - | | |
| COM- | Communication | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| ENG- | English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| - | | |
| - | Professional Elective (see options below) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Semester
| CIS-125 | C++ Programming II | 4 |
| CIS-155 | Web Development | 3 |
| - | Professional Elective (see options below) | 7 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Options For Professional Electives
| BUS-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS-112 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| CIS-110 | IT Essentials | 4 |
| CIS-180 | Introduction to Networks | 4 |
| CIS-181 | Routing and Switchng Essentials | 4 |
| CIS-203 | Systems Design | 3 |
| CIS-211 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CIS-231 | Computer Science I with Java | 4 |
| CIS-232 | Computer Science II With Java | 4 |
| MAT- | Mathematics | 3 |
| - | Free Elective | 4 |
| - | Natural or Physical Lab Science | 4 |
MAT Mathematics: See footnote 3
Footnote
- Any MAT-course with the “MA” General Education designation.
Note
A minimum of three CIS courses must be taken in the five years prior to receiving the certificate.