Emphasis is placed on statistical thinking, the process approach, descriptive statistics and process control charts. This course provides an introduction to the use of computers within a broad global business environment. Topics covered include a short conceptual introduction to information cycle, computer hardware and software, systems analysis, management information systems, data communications, and application development. Strong emphasis of the course is on building competencies in industry-approved software programs, such as Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Professional Suite, including Word, Access, and Excel. No previous knowledge of the software programs mentioned is required.
Emphasis is on the class as a team, integrating knowledge and sharing research results.
Course is an approved business elective for the School of Business Administration. Students work closely with the teacher to analyze real-world business cases particular to their individual concentrations either in Business Administration or any other curriculum. Various methods of solving these problems are explored using spreadsheet, database, and word processing programs in both the Windows and DOS environments. The main objective is to seek solutions using the personal computer as an essential tool in business. Students must have prior basic knowledge of software application programs.