Business Information Management I (BIM) is a Dual Credit course for 8th graders that is articulated with Austin Community College. Students can earn both high school and college credit upon completion of the course.

• To earn High School Credit, students must pass both semesters of the course. 

• To earn College Credit, students must complete the course with an average of 80 or above AND score above 70% the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification Exams. Students can earn 3 hours of college credit for each exam passed (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint) for a total of 9 credit hours total.