Associate in Applied Science
Business Information Management
email: bim@bigbend.edu
The Business Information Management (BIM) program degrees and certificates outlined are suggested courses of study for students interested in pursuing careers in a business office environment. Students successfully completing a two-year program will earn one of two AAS degrees. Each of the BIM AAS degrees is transferable toward the online Bachelor of Applied Science Applied Management (BAS-AM) at Big Bend Community College or a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Administrative Management at Central Washington University.
Our classes prepare you for the world of work and apply to nearly every sector of the economy. All organizations need administrative professionals. Each program offers a job readiness component preparing you to write winning resumes, have successful interviews and job performance.
Electives provide students with flexibility while pursuing their degrees and the opportunity to focus study on interest or need. Electives include business management, law, accounting, Spanish, and various office/financial management applications at both introductory and advanced levels.
Degrees and Certificates
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Administrative Professional Services AAS, -
Medical Office and Billing Support Services AAS, Associate in Applied Science -
Administrative Assistant Certificate of Achievement, Certificate -
Customer Service Associate Certificate of Achievement, Certificate -
Medical Office Receptionist Certificate of Accomplishment, Certificate -
Medical Office Technician Certificate of Achievement, Certificate -
Office Assistant Certificate of Accomplishment, Certificate -
Office Clerk Certificate of Accomplishment, Certificate -
Office Format Design Specialist Certificate of Accomplishment, Certificate
Courses
BIM 101: Basic Keyboarding
Credits 2This course gives emphasis to learning the keyboard; namely, the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. This course is designed for the individual who has never taken a keyboarding class, who may want to renew keyboarding skills, or who wants to change keyboarding habits.
BIM 102: Document Formatting
Credits 1 Max Credits 4This course gives primary emphasis to the formatting of business documents using Microsoft Word 2021
BIM 103: The Administrative Professional
Credits 2This course is an introduction to the administrative professional career.
BIM 104: Intermediate Keyboarding
Credits 3This course gives emphasis to improving keyboarding speed and accuracy.
BIM 106: Advance Keyboarding
Credits 3This course gives emphasis to improving keyboarding speed and accuracy.
BIM 109: Internet Communications
Credits 1 Max Credits 2This course will introduce the functions of Outlook 2021 and other online communications and the fundamental use and sharing of online documents and data.
BIM 109A: Internet Communications
Credits 1This course will introduce the functions of Outlook teaching students how to manage email messages, and manage calendars using Outlook. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 109B: Internet Communications
Credits 1This course is a continuation from BIM 109A and will introduce the functions of Outlook teaching students how to manage and update contacts and creating and managing tasks using Outlook. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 110: Microsoft Office Essentials
Credits 3This course is an introduction to Microsoft Office Suite. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows. This course is not intended for Business Information Management majors. Credit cannot be earned in both BIM 110 and BIM 108.
BIM 112: Proof & Edit
Credits 1 Max Credits 3This course gives students the opportunity to learn different proofreading techniques and then emphasizes practice using those techniques.
BIM 113: The Medical Office
Credits 5The course will cover the basic job skills and requirements needed to work in a medical office, making appointments, and referrals, HIPAA laws, retrieving billing and coding information, handling patient concerns and questions, proper telephone and collection techniques, managing health records and patient requirements for medical business office personnel. Additional topics include: the general flow of information, the role that computers play in a medical office, and how to use medical office software for activities such as entering data, billing, filing claims, scheduling, and printing reports.
BIM 117: Medical Office Accounts Receivable
Credits 4This is a basic class in managing the information required for billing medical insurance in clinic and hospital settings. This class will cover coding, specific form requirements, account aging, posting payments and adjustments to patient accounts, and medical coverage plans, including government plans. Issues related to overall medical business offices will also be part of the class, including correct patient billing and collection procedures. (Formerly: BIM 107 & BIM 111).
BIM 130: Filing
Credits 1 Max Credits 2This course introduces basic filing rules for alphabetic, numeric, subject, and geographic filing.
BIM 131: Records Management
Credits 3Every business needs to manage its records and information efficiently. This course covers the necessary skills to understand the basics of records management and focuses on managing physical documents and electronic documents using different filing methods.
BIM 173: Word Processing I
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Word. The focus is to learn functions of Word 2021, to apply these functions to business situations, and begin preparing students for the (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist exam.
BIM 173A: Word Processing 1
Credits 3This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Word. The focus is to learn functions of Word to apply these functions to business situations, and begin preparing students for the (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist exam. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 173B: Word Processing 1
Credits 2This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Word. The focus is to learn functions of Word to apply these functions to business situations, and begin preparing students for the (MOS) Microsoft Office Specialist exam. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 177: Business Information Management Lab
Credits 1 Max Credits 6This course allows individual study in one of the business information management subject areas. Study and credit hours determined at the time of enrollment by the instructor.
BIM 180: Introduction to Microsoft Office
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course is an introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Office 2021- Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Integration. This course is intended for Business Information Management and Accounting students.
BIM 180A: Introduction to Microsoft Office
Credits 2This course is an introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Office focusing on Word and Excel. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 180B: Introduction to Microsoft Office
Credits 2This course is an introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Office focusing on PowerPoint and Access. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 180C: Introduction to Microsoft Office
Credits 1This course is an introduction to the basic functions of Microsoft Office focusing on Integration. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 181: Introduction to Microsoft Word
Credits 1 Max Credits 3This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Word 2021. It is not intended for Business Information Management Program students.
BIM 182: Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Credits 1 Max Credits 3This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Excel 2021. It is not intended for Business Information Management Program students.
BIM 183: Introduction to Microsoft Access
Credits 1 Max Credits 3This course provides an introduction to Microsoft Access 2021. It is not intended for Business Information Management Program students.
BIM 184: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Credits 1 Max Credits 3This course provides an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2021. It is not intended for Business Information Management Program students
BIM 186: Microsoft Publisher
Credits 3This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Publisher. This class uses the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows. Students will learn to create professional publications and marketing materials such as creating a flyer, publishing a trifold brochure, and designing a newsletter.
BIM 187: Adobe Acrobat
Credits 3This course is an in-depth introduction to Adobe Acrobat. Students will learn to create, edit, share, and sign PDF documents and forms.
BIM 190: Spreadsheets I
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Excel 2021. The focus is to learn functions of Excel, to apply this knowledge to business situations, and to begin preparing students for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Expert certification exam.
BIM 190A: Spreadsheets I
Credits 3This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Excel. The focus is to learn functions of Excel, to apply this knowledge to business situations, and to begin preparing students for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Expert certification exam. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 190B: Spreadsheets I
Credits 2This course is an in-depth introduction to Microsoft Excel. The focus is to learn functions of Excel, to apply this knowledge to business situations, and to begin preparing students for the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Expert certification exam. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 198: Special Topics
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course provides individual study in one of the business information management subject areas. Study and credit hours determined at the time of enrollment by the instructor.
BIM 210: Internet
Credits 2This course is an introduction to the Internet, web browsers, search engines, and search techniques.
BIM 262: Professional Preparation
Credits 3This course covers job preparation components in which emphasis is given to job search and interviewing techniques
BIM 280: Advanced Microsoft Office
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course is a continuation from BIM180 and introduces the advanced features and integration capabilities of Microsoft Office 2021. This course consists of five modules—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Integration.
BIM 280A: Advanced Microsoft Office
Credits 2This course is a continuation from BIM180 and introduces the advanced features and integration capabilities of Microsoft Office. This course consists of two modules—Word, and Excel. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 280B: Advanced Microsoft Office
Credits 2This course is a continuation from BIM 280A and introduces the advanced features and integration capabilities of Microsoft Office. This course consists of two modules—PowerPoint, and Access. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 280C: Advanced Microsoft Office
Credits 1This course is a continuation from BIM 280B and introduces the advanced features and integration capabilities of Microsoft Office. This course consists of one module—Integration. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
BIM 285: Microsoft Office Specialist Prep and Certification
Credits 1 Max Credits 5This course is intended for students taking the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exams. This course consists of five modules—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook. Students will review Microsoft Office features and complete a certified MOS exam at the end of each module. This class teaches to and requires the most current version of Microsoft Office for Windows.