State-of-the-art computer skills related to the business major. Emphasis on an integrated, problem-solving approach. Trains students to make bottom-line decisions using “what if” models and decision trees. Business presentation skills presented using PowerPoint. Current technological business research skills emphasized. Students required to construct one-page business Web site. No prerequisite. A-E-G /4 cr. hrs.
Business Applications/Integration Packet required.
III.GOALS OF THE COURSE
The business faculty will assist business and non-business majors to achieve the desired learning outcomes listed below. In addition, the faculty will provide an opportunity for all students to develop and improve their computer and research skills. To that end, instruction will be directed at introducing students to:
A. MS Word and Advanced Formatting ability
B. MS Outlook Program features
C. MS Power Point and Presentation Skills
D. MS Excel and Integration Packet
E. Business research skills
IV.STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of Computing for Business, the student will be able to:
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2.integrate desktop programs to process complex business information.
b. demonstrate electronic messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and electronic downloads.
c. utilize the Business Plan using (Excel) for the analytical skills. (Power Point) for the presentation skills, and (Outlook) for the organizational skills.
d.Perform advanced business charting using Excel.
e.Utilize business communication skills through group presentations and team projects writing across the curriculum.
f.Conduct various business analysis using Excel.
g.Display a high-level of internet research skills.
INSTRUCTOR’S NOTE: Underlined statements must be inserted verbatim in individual course outlines.
V.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION FOR THE INSTRUCTOR:
A.Programs that require this course as an elective choice:
Revised Business Administration / A.A.S Degree (315)
Accounting / A.A.S. Degree (335)
Accounting / A.S. Degree (208)
Business Administration / A.S. (205)
Office Management / A.A.S. (343-1)
B.Courses which require BA22 as a prerequisite or co-requisite: None
C.External Jurisdictions: None
D.Supporting Information:
Special Materials: Computer lab with the appropriate aforementioned software
E.Exam I – MS Word
Exam II – MS Outlook
Exam III – Power Point (Personal Presentation)
Exam IV – Excel
VI.COURSE CONTENT:
Required Topics Approx. Hours
Microsoft Outlook 4
MS Word and Graphics 12
PowerPoint 4
Excel 8
*Integrated Business Simulation Project 12
Two Comprehensive Tests 6
Internet Research 6 – 50 hrs
*Excel and Integrated Business Simulation Projects equal
