Proficiency in the use of computer business applications is an essential requirement in the business environment. Students will learn to use computer application software efficiently and proficiently. The course provides detailed instruction in the use of spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software. Students will develop and apply computer skills and concepts that are critical for academic and career through business-oriented examples taught in a hands-on environment (i.e. computer lab). Note: This is a Pathway Level 2 course option.

Level: UG

Attribute: ASTR

Students will employ spreadsheet software to address real business problems, and will be provided with detailed instruction in the use of it. Students will develop and apply spreadsheet skills and concepts that are critical for academic and career through business-oriented examples taught in a hands-on environment (i.e. computer lab).

Level: UG

In this course, you will learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools confidently and responsibly in academic and business contexts. No prior experience with AI or technical background is required. Through hands-on practice, you will develop and refine prompts to support tasks such as decision making and project work, including activities related to early career preparation. You will learn how to critically review AI-assisted outputs, document the checks used, recognize limitations and potential bias, and apply principles of ethics and academic integrity to authentic academic and professional scenarios. By the end of the course, you will have developed a set of reusable prompt patterns and workflows that can be adapted as AI tools and expectations continue to evolve.

Level: UG

Attribute: ASTR

We have more data at our fingertips than ever before. Analyzing this data can yield valuable insights, but to make an impact we need more than statistics. In this course, students will learn a general-purpose analytics lifecycle methodology and apply previously learned statistical methods and techniques to conduct a group project on a suitable business or social science analytic topic. Students will apply the methodology to frame a decision problem, devise a feasible analytical strategy, gather and prepare data, generate insights, and communicate the findings effectively.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher, including one of the following: BUQU 1230, CRIM 2103, PSYC 2300, SOCI 2365, STAT 1115, or STAT 2342

Students will examine the use of Information Systems from a management perspective in business. They will learn how Information Systems are structured, and how to apply these systems to make critical business decisions.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): One of the following: (a) 15 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher or (b) acceptance into the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting.

Attribute: ASTR

Students will learn how to solve business problems using spreadsheets. Students will learn to use accounting systems to create accounts, define settings, record transactions, perform periodic processing and reporting within the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Inventory and Project Modules. Students will learn to use the results of accounting system reports in spreadsheets to analyze data in support of business decision making.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): ACCT 1210 or ACCT 2293

Attribute: ASTR

Students will learn to identify business problems and solve them using database, spreadsheet, Web page development and Internet browser software. They will integrate the various current software components of Microsoft Office, industry standard website design applications, and web browsing software in solving these problems. Note: For graduation purposes, credit will not be granted for both CBSY 2310 and 2305.

Level: UG

Prerequisite(s): CBSY 1105

Attribute: ASTR