The online course introduces M.I.B.A. students to the use of technology for managing workload, information, and electronic access, and for completing online courses.

Not required

A. Entrance Competencies:

1) Students must meet the minimum computer requirements as stated in the Huizenga School catalog.
2) Students should have explored the Microsoft Office 2000 or XP professional package.

B. Exit Competencies:

1) Students will be familiar with the Microsoft Office 2000 or XP professional package (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
2) Students will be able to use their Internet Service Provider efficiently.
3) Students will be able to navigate through and do research on the NSU Electronic Library.
4) Students will be able to use WebCT and its featured tools (Assignment Dropbox, WebCT email, Course Activities).
5) Students will have a basic introduction to creating web pages.
6) Students will effectively use and access their NSU email address.

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.



2. Recommended Materials

None for this course.

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.