Topics include turning a concept into a new venture, developing a business plan, identifying and evaluating the product and market, financing the venture, management and organizational issues unique to technological ventures. Guest speakers lecture in their area of business expertise. Students should have a strong background in science or engineering. Problem Solving Matthew Kruger A problem-solving course for professionals who use applications software to address such managerial problems as planning, forecasting, and MIS requirements. The major applications software packages used are Excel, Access, and Visual Basic.
Students learn to create spreadsheets and data files that optimize solutions to problems.
EST 565.24 Personal Computers in Learning Environment. See Online courses. EST 570.24 Design of Computer Courseware. See Online courses. This practical hands-on course is designed for teachers interested in exploring the information highway, a rich resource for educators.