BA 131 - Introduction to Business Computing

MTH 20  or designated placement.

Corequisite(s):  

BT 113  or WR 115  or designated placement.

WR 115Q  as required.

Course Description: Covers basic computer applications for business. Students will gain hands-on experience with Microsoft Office 365/2021 applications using file management, word processing, spreadsheet, and media presentation software to create a variety of business documents, spreadsheets, and slide shows. Students must have access to the following Microsoft applications: Word 2021, Excel 2021, and PowerPoint 2021. Students should plan on using a Windows PC for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Utilize Microsoft Office applications as professional management tools.
• CLO#2: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft Word which include but are not limited to: creating, editing and formatting business documents, text emphasis, document collaboration, citations, headers, footers, tables and graphics. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#3: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft PowerPoint which include but are not limited to: crediting, editing and formatting a presentation, adding illustrations and charts, and navigating a presentation. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#4: Develop a working knowledge of the following functions in Microsoft Excel which include but are not limited to: creating, editing and formatting spreadsheets, creating mathematical formulas, understanding mathematical and statistical functions, using absolute and relative addressing, using datasets, tables, Pivot tables and charts. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#5: Demonstrate how Microsoft PowerPoint can be used as a tool for communication.
• CLO#6: Integrated Final Project, containing files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.