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BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction

BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction. Instructor: Richard Fisher Text: Principles of Web Design, second edition by Joel Sklar, 2003 Course Technology, Inc. an International Thomson Publishing Company (ISBN 0-619-01526-8).

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BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction

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  1. BA 4320Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Instructor:Richard Fisher Text: Principles of Web Design, second edition by Joel Sklar, 2003 Course Technology, Inc. an International Thomson Publishing Company (ISBN 0-619-01526-8)

  2. Welcome to BA 4320Desktop Computing with Applications Student Professionals ! (with some enthusiasm)

  3. Agenda • Course History • Course Objective • Course Mechanics • Components • The Grand Tour

  4. Course History • Work History • 25 + years industry experience • High Tech companies • Web, Planning & Analysis, Systems and Finance • Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 • Graduate Class Prototype - SP 96 • Implemented BA 4320 in Fall 96

  5. Course History • Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 • DOS - Quattro Pro • 12 Students with color computer projection • Included industry project with Clicks • Objective: • Learn what to do this neat stuff • Make an A

  6. Course History - BA 4395 • Advanced Features Covered: • Graphics • Computer Presentations • Style • Presentations • Data Base • Multiple Worksheet • Advanced Functions • Spreadsheet Design & Layout

  7. Course History - BA 4395 • Analysis, Planning & Forecasting • Recreation of P&L and Balance Sheet • Variance Analysis • Demand Forecasting • Zero Based Budgeting • Manpower Planning • Space Planning • Project Planning

  8. Course History - MAS 8341 • Lab Class - 20 students • Used Intermediate skills MS Office book • Worked HTML, Word, Excel, & Access as discrete subjects • Model project came last and was limited in scope • Limited Success... (speed of slowest)

  9. Course History - BA 4320 • First classes in Fall 96 • Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses required for the new Accounting / MIS • No longer required course • All individual (no group) assignments • Students keep signing up for course !!!

  10. Agenda • Course History • Course Objective • Course Mechanics • Components • The Grand Tour

  11. Course Objective

  12. Remember this ? .....

  13. Why learn this computer stuff?

  14. To make sure you’re in this picture!

  15. Course Objective • Develop web publishing skills • Develop an understanding of Business Processes • Use of microcomputer applications for the development of effective business solutions. • Emphasis is places on using the WWW and applications working together to increase productivity in a business environment. • Gain confidence in computer skills

  16. Course Objective • Teach a multi-functional approach to business solutions (focus on solutions) • Improve personal PC & Web productivity • Produce solid deliverables • Learn how to use this neat stuff

  17. Agenda • Course History • Course Objective • Course Mechanics • Components • The Grand Tour

  18. Course Mechanics • Presentation Methodology • Use of the Internet • Class size (about 30) • Group projects or workgroups ??? • Reaction

  19. Agenda • Course History • Course Objective • Course Mechanics • Components • The Grand Tour

  20. Components • Business Modeling (Processes) • Web Site Design • Project Management???

  21. Business Modeling • Real world business modeling and planning • Uses Excel, Word and PowerPoint to build an assumption driven Decision Support System • Basic deliverables are a 1 year business model, a BOD presentation, and a Narrative • Individual components • (not too rigorous)

  22. Web Design • Learn HTML skills to build effective pages • Effectively use graphics, typography, color, and navigation • Focus on developing a clean, functional site • Students learn some graphics (buttons, clipart & transparent gifs) • Web resume design

  23. Agenda • Course History • Course Objective • Course Mechanics • Components • The Grand Tour

  24. The Grand Tour • http://www.utdallas.edu/~rfisher (see BA 4320)

  25. Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Questions?

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