Business Computer Information Systems

BUSINESS COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS is a high school elective that explores the use of technology applications in both business and personal situations. The course provides key knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• communication skills
• business technology
• word processing applications
• spreadsheet applications
• database applications
• telecommunications technology
• desktop publishing technology
• presentation technology
• computer networks
• computer operating systems

The course is intended to help students arrive at the following understandings:

• Effective communications skills and productive work habits can increase employees’ success.
• Technology solutions can help employees be more productive and effective.

Keyboarding is a stated prerequisite for this course. While there are some keyboarding reviews in the course, there is no keyboarding instruction.