CIS2202 Advanced Office Applications: Excel and PowerPoint (FOBUS)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Practical Computing Skills) Band 2

It is highly recommended that students successfully complete CIS1000 before enrolling in this course. Current details of computer requirements can be found at <http://www.usq.edu.au/business/aboutfob.htm>. Students are also required to provide USQ with their current e-mail address, and regularly check this e-mail address during the course. Students are also required to have Internet access to USQConnect, and regularly access the StudyDesk site for the latest course updates.

Synopsis

This course has a major focus on the use of Excel, a popular desktop spreadsheet application commonly found in business and administrative environments for the management, processing and analysis of organisational data in order to generate useful business information. The course also requires students to demonstrate the ability to effectively use Powerpoint software to produce files and templates to support professional quality presentations and documents for a broad range of situations. Students will apply problem-solving techniques to simulated business scenarios. Successful students should be ready to sit for certification as Microsoft Office Specialists in Excel and PowerPoint. Formerly MGT2202.