The intent of this course is to introduce the student to the field of management. The content of the course will revolve around the management functions. The three principal tasks are to assess a business enterprise s financial needs, to acquire the funds the enterprise requires, and to allocate these funds in the business in the most profitable and economical way. Includes a study of financial performance characteristics underlying investment and financing policies and international financial policies. Includes dynamics, strategies, and practices of written and oral methods, with appropriate techniques for clear and effective communication in today s business environment.
Writing is emphasized, and word processing is used to help students gain communication skills.
It will enable the student to become proficient in the use of spreadsheets, graphics and database management to perform microcomputer business management operations. The use of windows, program integration, add-in applications, and the writing of simple and complex macros will be introduced. Emphasis will be on problem-solving and developing the structure necessary to design program applications to perform actual business related tasks unique to the students own interests. Program problem assignments will be used to develop knowledge of perfect use of applications in spreadsheets, graphics and database management. A comprehensive view of the organization s information requirements and the role of computer information systems in gathering and producing information.