This course is designed to enhance students' competence with business-related software as well as the Internet. Functional exercises are done utilizing spreadsheets, databases, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Web page development. This course is a mandatory requirement for the day M.B.A. program. This course consists of eight 2-hour sessions in the lab and is held during the first term.

Not required

By the end of the eight sessions, students will have increased confidence in their abilities to manipulate data using the common office computer programs. Although level of proficiency will vary widely, all students will possess the basic tools for building the functional computer skills expected in today¿s business environment.

1. Required Materials


1. Textbooks

NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED


APA Manual
Effective October 1^st 2009, the 6th edition of the APA Manual is required for all courses.

NSU Bookstore
Textbooks and Case Studies may be purchased from the NSU Bookstore (located in the University Park Plaza) by calling 1-800-509-2665 or online at http://www.nsubooks.bkstore.com.

The NSU libraries comprise the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library and Technology Center, North Miami Beach Branch Library, University School Library Media Centers, and the William S. Richardson Ocean Science Library. Students are strongly encouraged to visit one of the physical locations and/or take advantage of the vast electronic library available for research. For more information, please visit http://www.nova.edu/library.

Please note that all required and recommended materials should be referenced in APA style.