BA 145 - Computer Applications in Business I

Description
Students learn to solve typical business problems using the computer as a management tool. Students become familiar with current methods of information processing by employing word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software applications. The preparation of business documents is emphasized throughout the course. Ability to read English at the college level and follow detailed instructions is necessary to be successful in this course.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Business
Discipline: BA

Last Revision Date Effective: 2017-03-03 20:10:29
Course Review & Revision Year: 2025-2026

Course Type:
Program Requirement- Offering designed to meet the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1

General Education Requirement: None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA

Course Learning Outcomes:

Identify categories of programs and applications.
Understand which tasks are performed by which major Microsoft Office programs.
Identify the preferred program to solve a particular problem or issue.
Demonstrate the ability to use common Microsoft Office programs.
Demonstrate hands-on use of Microsoft Office 2019/365.
Create business documents incorporating images, tables, and bibliographies
Build spreadsheets to perform calculations, display data, conduct analysis, and explore what-if scenarios.
Create a database business solution by entering, storing, and retrieving data.
Create and run professional-looking presentations.
Make effective presentation, formatting, and stylistic choices when developing a communication. (CS4)
Create and/or organize data and information into meaningful patterns in order to interpret and draw inferences from it. (CT3)
Complete work accurately, with attention to detail. (PR3)

Approved for Online Delivery?: Yes

Course Outline:
I. Word Processing

II. Spreadsheet

III. Database

IV. Presentation

Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures:
Capstone Project / with Rubric

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Instructional Strategies:
Individualized Instruction (Observe/Coach): 75-95%

Lecture/Demonstration: 5-25%

Mandatory Course Components:
None

Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corerequisite(s): None
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with IRW: NA
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required

Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Master’s degree in Business or related field.

General Room Request: Business Computer Lab

Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Equivalent Courses: None
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Courses is a Requirement:
Retail Management Certificate, Business Administration, A.B., Pre-Business Administration, A.A. (Western Michigan University), Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics, A.A. (Western Michigan University), Pre-Music and Entertainment Business, A.A. (3 + 1, Ferris State University), Pre-Business, A.B. (3+1, Davenport University), Pre-Recreation/Sport Management, A.A. (Western Michigan University)
People Soft Course ID Number: 100012
Course CIP Code: 52.9999

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Departments?: NA
Corporate Articulation Agreement exist?: No
If yes, with which Companies?: NA