Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20041 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 )

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20042 Welcome to BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Student Professionals ! (with some enthusiasm)

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20043 Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20044 Course History l Work History – 25 + years industry experience – High Tech companies – Web, Planning & Analysis, Systems and Finance l Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 l Graduate Class Prototype - SP 96 l Implemented BA 4320 in Fall 96

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20045 Course History l 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

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20046 Course History - BA 4395 l Advanced Features Covered: Graphics Computer Presentations Style Presentations Data Base Multiple Worksheet Advanced Functions Spreadsheet Design & Layout

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20047 Course History - BA 4395 l Analysis, Planning & Forecasting Recreation of P&L and Balance Sheet Variance Analysis Demand Forecasting Zero Based Budgeting Manpower Planning Space Planning Project Planning

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20048 Course History - MAS 8341 l Lab Class - 20 students l Used Intermediate skills MS Office book l Worked HTML, Word, Excel, & Access as discrete subjects l Model project came last and was limited in scope l Limited Success... (speed of slowest)

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20049 Course History - BA 4320 l First classes in Fall 96 l Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses required for the new Accounting / MIS –No longer required course l All individual (no group) assignments l Students keep signing up for course !!!

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Agenda l Course History è Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Course Objective

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Remember this ?.....

Why learn this computer stuff?

To make sure you’re in this picture!

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Course Objective l Develop web publishing skills l Develop an understanding of Business Processes l Use of microcomputer applications for the development of effective business solutions. l Emphasis is places on using the WWW and applications working together to increase productivity in a business environment. l Gain confidence in computer skills

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Course Objective l Teach a multi-functional approach to business solutions (focus on solutions) l Improve personal PC & Web productivity l Produce solid deliverables l Learn how to use this neat stuff

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Agenda l Course History l Course Objective è Course Mechanics l Components l The Grand Tour

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Course Mechanics l Presentation Methodology l Use of the Internet l Class size (about 30) l Group projects or workgroups ??? l Reaction

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics è Components l The Grand Tour

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Components l Business Modeling (Processes) l Web Site Design l Project Management???

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Business Modeling Business Modeling l Real world business modeling and planning l Uses Excel, Word and PowerPoint to build an assumption driven Decision Support System l Basic deliverables are a 1 year business model, a BOD presentation, and a Narrative l Individual components l (not too rigorous)

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Web Design l Learn HTML skills to build effective pages l Effectively use graphics, typography, color, and navigation l Focus on developing a clean, functional site l Students learn some graphics (buttons, clipart & transparent gifs) l Web resume design

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Agenda l Course History l Course Objective l Course Mechanics l Components è The Grand Tour

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ The Grand Tour l (see BA 4320)

Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/ Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Questions?