Course Information

• Focuses on analyzing business data using common software platforms to solve business problems.

• This course will provide an engaging opportunity to gain essential business computer skills, learning basic to advanced Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software.

• Students prepare for and take the MOS Excel Expert Certification as part of the course and gain experience using other advanced analytics tools.

• Covers how business professionals use data to inform business decisions in areas like marketing, finance, and operations.

• Discusses how analyzing business data can be leveraged for a variety of career opportunities using industry recognized software and techniques.

• The skills acquired in this course are foundational for several upper-division courses in the College of Business.

• Required of all students in the College of Business and open to other interested students.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to: 

• Develop spreadsheet models incorporating advanced formulas, functions, charts, pivot tables, and macros.

• Use software tools to connect, transform and present data in formats suitable for decision making.

• Build dashboards and workbooks to visualize data insights.

• Explore diverse career paths in business data analytics.

Fall 2025 Excel Expert Certification Results 

Course Information

• This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how technology is applied in business environments.

• It emphasizes the application of management information systems (MIS).

• It explores the critical need to support business processes across operational, strategic, and decision-making functions for organizations of all sizes.

• Students will gain hands-on experience solving business problems using tools such as SQL, Python, and visualization tools.

• Students will learn how to query databases, perform complex data retrieval, and manipulate data to support business decision-making processes.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to: 

• Describe and identify the key elements of Global Information Systems. (Summary)

• Analyze business situations, identify relevant functional and technological issues, and defend viable courses of action. (Summary)

• Articulate strategies for implementing and improving information systems to create value for an organization. (Summary)

• Use SQL extensively for querying and managing business data effectively. (Summary)

• Develop effective visualizations to effectively communicate analytical findings. (Summary)