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2025-26 RCC Catalog 
    
2025-26 RCC Catalog
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BA 131 - Introduction to Business Computing


4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

MTH 20  or designated placement

Corequisite(s):  

WR 115  or higher-level writing course

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 business tools.
  • CLO#2: Demonstrate foundational skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • CLO#3: Utilize critical thinking skills to design and create various documents, spreadsheets, and presentations based on audience need. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
  • CLO#4: Create an integrated final project, including files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.



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