CIS 1020 - Introduction to Business Computing and Data Analysis

This course focuses on developing students’ skills in business applications of productivity software and information technologies. All course activities relate to data manipulation, communication, organization, or analysis for decision making in various business functional areas. Students’ understanding of productivity software and information technologies is enhanced through hands-on activities and projects that allow for true engagement with software and technologies. Specific topics covered include advanced use of spreadsheets, development of integrated electronic documents for business communications, database storage, retrieval, and reporting, creating and editing Internet web pages for business information display and data transfer, development of professional business presentation, and Internet search. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 1: Foundations – Quantitative Literacy Category. A student may receive credit for only one of CIS 1020, CIS 1100, CS 1050, FCS 2250, HPHE 1490, or SOC 1820.

Credits: 3 hours