CS 150 I - Computing & Business Applications

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

This course is designed to provide students in-depth skills in business productivity systems including Microsoft Office Suite as well as necessary Information Literacy skills. Through a set of case studies and tutorials, main attention is given to the use of Excel in the business world. Students will learn how to create professional data-driven workbooks, and leverage Microsoft Excel’s power with formulas and a variety of time-saving functions; professionally format worksheets; create charts, tables, and Pivot Tables; utilize advanced functions and apply conditional formatting; work with multiple worksheets, workbooks, and templates; incorporate data validation; utilize worksheet protection; create macros; export and cleanse data sets; and perform what-if analysis with Data Tools, Scenario Manager, and Forecasting.

Basic knowledge of Windows and initial familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. This course is strongly recommended to students who seek a Business degree.

Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of Windows and initial familiarity with Microsoft Office suite. This course is strongly recommended to students who seek a Business degree.