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Diploma of Business Information Worker

Riverside, United States
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Builds entry-level office support skills in keyboarding, Windows, word processing and workplace relations. It is a 7.5-unit certificate at Cañada College in Redwood City, California.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Business Information Worker. Apply knowledge in areas including 5-unit certificate of specialization. Courses include: Human Relations in the. Communicate findings and evaluate relevant practical or academic problems.

Career outcomes

Administrative assistant
office clerk
receptionist
data entry specialist

Curriculum

7.5-unit certificate of specialization. Courses include: Human Relations in the Workplace
Microsoft Windows
Beginning or Intermediate Word Processing
Beginning Computer Keyboarding. Students complete the course sequence listed on the catalogue page.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 45
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 75 or other accepted proof; exemptions listed); passport and Proof of Funding Form for the I-20; no GPA or SAT/ACT stated.

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent, or age over 18 (minors by special admission); proof of funds for the I-20; certified English translation of diploma if not in English; transcripts of prior US college work if any

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 45
TOEFL PBT 450
PTE Academic 30
Duolingo 75
IELTS Academic 4.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Proof of Identity
Application Form

How to apply

Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$9,766 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Riverside City College (main campus)
Faculty or school	Business, Law, and Computer Information Systems
Department	Computer Information System
Teaching language	English
Credit value	19
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	International student scholarship of 2,000 USD in the 2026 international flyer

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Program starts
June 2027
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No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.