Through practical applications, students in this course learn the concepts involved in the use of electronic spreadsheets. They become proficient in preparing, manipulating and presenting information using spreadsheets. Students also work with presentation software. This Level III course continues from Communication Skills I and II to help you achieve graduate level business communication skills. This course increases students' awareness of the technical, social, and ethical problems that arise with new technologies.
Students employ methods for effective presentation as part of the assigned work.
Through a simulated office situation involving practical applications on a microcomputer, students develop their interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Emphasis is on professionalism. Keyboarding speed and accuracy are further developed. Through hands-on group and individual projects completed on a microcomputer, students further develop their administrative skills. They demonstrate initiative and good judgement with emphasis placed on completing projects in a professional manner.