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