COURSE SYLLABUS
CSB 2002
Essentials of Business
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II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This semester-long course is an introduction to the goals, processes, and operations
of business enterprises for students. The main focus is on the functions that a
company – whether a multinational corporation or a corner grocery store – must
manage effectively to be successful. These include accounting, finance, human
resource management, marketing, operations management, and strategic planning.
Attention is also given to the legal environment in which businesses operate, and
the importance of business ethics and corporate citizenship.
RATIONALE
This course is designed to offer the student a hands-on approach to intermediate
Microsoft Office 2013 concepts and applications. The course will assist in fulfilling
institutional aims through integrating university level computer competencies.
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PREREQUISITES
Computer Applications I
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MATERIALS LIST
Microsoft Office 2013 (Professional) is required
Note: This course will require extensive use of Microsoft Excel and Word. It is
recommended that students take Computer Applications I or have a strong working
knowledge of these programs before beginning this course.
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MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student will be able to:
1. Create and edit documents including tables, SmartArt and mail merge while utilizing
techniques learned with Word.
2. Create formulas and manipulate spreadsheets with Excel.
3. Solve problems utilizing a basic understanding within an electronic spreadsheet and
database.
4. Create intermediate and advanced formulas and functions in an electronic worksheet.
CSB 2004 – Computer Applications II
5. Analyze intermediate and advanced spreadsheets and databases.
6. Create databases, forms, queries and reports in Access.
7. Demonstrate an effective presentation utilizing PowerPoint.
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VII.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Assignments and Projects
B.
2 Tests
C.
1 Final Exam
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Grading Weights
Training
Quizzes and Assignments
Tests
B.
Scale
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B
C
D
F
VIII.
25%
35%
40%
93 – 100
85 – 92
77 – 84
70 – 76
Below 70
Other Policies
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B.
Academic Misconduct
See pages 32-35 of your Student Handbook
Repeating Assignments
Students may repeat lesson assessments only twice. Quizzes and tests
cannot be repeated. Quizzes and tests may be reset only for technical
issues, but a new set of questions will be generated.
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