BUS 120 - Business Computers and Applications

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Strategic use of common software applications to support business activity. Use software to create professional documents in Microsoft Word, build effective business presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, introduction to problem-solving spreadsheet models in Microsoft Excel and introduction to databases with Microsoft Access. Current industry computer topics will be covered; basic web page design, advance spreadsheet modeling, social media, Networking, Management Information Systems and other current topics.

Prerequisite: None.
Strongly Recommended: Basic keyboarding and Computer Skills recommended.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Elective Requirements: Fulfills Academic Electives
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Produce professional documents in Microsoft Word.
Produce an effective business presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Build problem-solving business models using Microsoft Excel.
Operate Microsoft Access to store and present business data.
Integrate the abilities of Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.
Operate Microsoft Windows to manage files and folders.
Current industry topics.
PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL: Demonstrate common business technology skills.

Course Contents

Developing professional documents in Microsoft Word.
Business presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Business modeling using Microsoft Excel.
Data Management with Microsoft Access.
Microsoft Windows.
Current Industry topics.

Instructional Units: 5