Students develop skills and competencies to analyze and design systems, to program in both a mainframe and microcomputer environment, to manipulate the microcomputer in a variety of software applications using a greater range and depth of skill, and to take advantage of opportunities in the area of networking. This program emphasizes the development of good communication skills so that students are able to make presentations and effectively interact with other professionals. Any computer information systems course satisfies the requirements of a business elective. Provides the necessary background for understanding the role of information systems in organizations and for using computer tools and technology in solving business problems.
Students learn to problem-solve through practical and realistic cases.
A structured hands-on learning approach is utilized. A hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of the Internet. Students learn what the Internet is and what resources are available through it. Focus is on how to gain access to the Internet and how to use its tools and resources to benefit business organizations or to conduct research in any field. In this introductory course, students learn the basics of electronic presentations, and how to create effective presentations on paper, overheads, and slides.