Applied Business Computing

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines core computing knowledge and techniques as they apply to business applications. The course covers database design and information retrieval techniques with emphasis on web-database integration, advanced features of spreadsheets, recording/analyzing basic business transactions using a variety of accounting software, and implementation of selected financial models. Presentational and interface design techniques are also covered. Students complete a term project that solves a typical business problem using the software and procedures of their choice. This course may not be counted as a computer science course by computer science majors. Prerequisite(s): None. Basic knowledge of computers and experience with browsing the World Wide Web is preferable