BU 131 - Computer Applications in Business

Credit Hours: 3

An introductory course in essential state-of-the-art business related computer skills. Topics include, but are not limited to, terminology, computer equipment, machine capabilities and limitations, and current popular business software and its application to realistic business problem solving in areas such as finance, marketing and accounting. No prior computer or business experience required.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

learn the fundamentals of operating a computer;
learn the difference between hardware and software;
demonstrate how to use the most popular software and how to apply these to business situations;
become computer literate by the end of the semester;
be prepared to take more advanced business courses;
convert business situations/problems to computer models; and
be prepared to integrate the computer into other college courses.

F/S (C, N, S)

No prior computer or business experience is required.