BA 145 - Computer Applications in Business I

Description
This course introduces the practical use of computer applications in business settings. Students learn to create and format professional documents, analyze data with spreadsheets, build basic databases, and develop clear presentations using current office-productivity software. Emphasis is placed on applying these tools to common business tasks involving communication, data organization, and decision support. Students should be able to follow detailed instructions to complete assigned tasks.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course 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)

Other Courses Where This Course is a Prerequisite: None
Other Courses Where this Course is a Corequisite: None
Other Courses Where This course is included in within the Description: CIS 106

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

Identify major categories of computer applications used in business.
Explain which types of tasks are performed by the primary Microsoft Office programs.
Select the appropriate Microsoft Office application to solve a given business problem.
Use Microsoft Office applications to create and edit business documents.
Produce documents that incorporate images, tables, and references as needed for business communication.
Build spreadsheets to perform calculations, display data, run basic analyses, and explore simple what-if scenarios.
Create and manage basic databases by entering, storing, retrieving, and reporting information.
Develop professional presentations using standard tools and formatting options.
Organize information and data into meaningful structures in order to interpret it and draw simple conclusions.
Complete assigned work accurately and with attention to detail.

Course Outline:
I. Word Processing

II. Spreadsheet

III. Database

IV. Presentation

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
Yes
Instructional Strategies:
Individualized Instruction (Observe/Coach): 75-95%

Lecture/Demonstration: 5-25%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Equivalent Courses:
None

Accepted GRCC Advanced Placement (AP) Exam Credit: None
AP Min. Score: NA
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: NA

Course prepares students to seek the following external certification:
No
Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: N/A

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
Capstone Project / with Rubric

GRCC Course Type:
Program Requirement: Meets the learning needs of students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 100012
Course CIP Code: 52.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
Course Software Utilized: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

High School Articulation Agreements exist?: No
If yes, with which high schools?: NA
Non-Credit GRCC Articulation Agreement With What Area: No
Identify the Non Credit Programs this Course is Accepted: NA

School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Business
Discipline: BA
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
Master’s degree in Business or related field.

Major Course Revisions: N/A
Last Revision Date Effective: 20260219T14:43:47
Course Review & Revision Year: 2030-2031