Computer Business
Systems
Computer Business Systems courses service all School of Business credential programs. They may also be taken for general interest.
Introductory Microcomputer Applications
Students will examine basic computer hardware and software concepts, and the Internet. They will use the Windows operating system, spreadsheet software, presentation software and word processing software to develop solutions for business problems. The current software in use is Microsoft Windowsâ and Microsoft Office®.
Computers and Information Processing
Students will examine up-to-date basic concepts, components and applications of business computer systems. They will study computer hardware and software, data management, telecommunications, Internet, business information systems, systems analysis and design, and ethical and security issues and will practise microcomputer applications.
Prerequisites: 15 credits from any 1000 level or higher Kwantlen courses
Advanced Microcomputer Applications
Students will identify and solve business problems using database, spreadsheet, and accounting software. The student will research business opportunities, write project descriptions, develop a project using the application software, prepare user documentation and present the results in written form. The current packages in use are Microsoft Windows®, Microsoft Office® and CA Simply Accounting®.
Note: Effective September 2002 students can not receive credit for graduation purposes for both
CBSY 2305 and
2310
Advanced MS Office and Internet
Students will learn to identify business problems and solve them using database, spreadsheet, word processing tools, Web page development and Internet browser software. They will integrate the various current software cmponents of Microsoft Officeq, FrontPage and Netscape/Internet Explorer in solving these problems.
Accounting Information Systems
Students will acquire a basic knowledge of computer-based information systems, how they are developed and managed, and their role in the performance of accounting functions.
Computer Business Systems
Faculty
Armstrong, Scott - B.B.A. (York) (Canada), B.Ed.(Tor.), M.B.A. (York) (Canada)
Beecroft, Anita - Dip. I.S.P. (CIPS), P.I.D. (Vancouver), B.Sc. (Alta.)
Birtwell, Susan - Dip. Education (Vancouver), Dip. I.S.P. (CIPS), P.I.D. (Vancouver), B.Ed. (Alta.)
Coombs, Bruce - Dip. Adult Education (Vancouver), Dip. Provincial Instructor (Vancouver), M.B.A (R.R.C.)
Crothers, Richard - Dip. Teaching. (University of New England), B. Litt (Deakin University), B.Ed. (Deakin University), M. Litt (Cultural Studies)(Q'ld)
Evans, David - Dip. Bus.Comp.Sys. (Sheridan)
Harris, Jacqueline - Dip. (Kwantlen), B.A. (S.Fraser.)
Keding, Udo - B.A. (S.Fraser), M.A. (S.Fraser)
O'Meara, Mark - Novell Certified Netware Admin (Lantec Inc.), Cert. Teachers of Adults (Cambrian College), B.Comm. (Ott.), M.Ed. (Br.Col.)
Thesiger, Peter - P.I.D. (Vancouver), Info. Sys. Profess. (C.I.P.S.), M.B.A. (S.Fraser)
Wood, Robert - M.B.A. (S.Fraser)
Wylie, Jock - Info. Sys. Profess. (C.I.P.S.)
