BA-189 Microsoft Excel Projects Syllabus

Course Description: 

This course builds on the skills and concepts learned in the BA 188 Microsoft Excel course. Students will learn advanced functions and formulas, data analysis, PivotTables, PivotCharts, protecting and sharing workbooks, automating repetitive tasks, and other advanced Excel skills required for managing and presenting data for business. This course will prepare the student for the Microsoft Excel Certification (MOS) Excel and Excel Expert exams to earn industry recognized certifications.

Textbook Information:  

Microsoft Excel 2016 – Benchmark Series Level 2
Audrey Rutkosky Roggenkamp, Ian Rutkosky, and Nita Rutkosky
Paradigm Publishing - ISBN 9780763869922

Learning Outcomes:

• Read, analyze, apply information needed to create Excel spreadsheets that are appropriate for the business environment 
• Have the knowledge and ability to obtain a job or advance in a current job that requires the use of Microsoft Excel skills 
• Relate information to others in accurate sequence, orally and in writing 
• Become ethical users of computer skills including privacy and security issues

Meet Your Instructor:  Thao Nguyen

I have been working with Rancho Santiago Community College since 1990. I have a BA in Finance from Cal State University of Fullerton and an MBA in Business Management from National University. I am currently a Manager, Budget, Forecasting & Analysis. I have been an adjunct faculty since 1998. 

Course Syllabus:  BA-189_64980-Nguyen_Thao_2019SP_Online Syllabus-Canvas.pdf