BUS 2600 - Business Applications of Microsoft Excel
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43168,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Connie Augustine
Course Description
2600. Business Applications of Microsoft Excel. This course starts with coverage of the basics of the Excel program. Students will then be taught Excel business applications with an emphasis on analysis and presentation of data. All students are expected to learn the necessary skills needed to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Microsoft Excel 365: In Practice | Kathleen Stewart and Randy Nordell | n/a - First Day Ready |
Text is part of First Day Ready program and will be included in your Blackboard course.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Outline
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction & Chapter 1 | Creating and Editing Workbooks | **SYLLABUS QUIZ MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A SCORE OF 100% BY 8/25/2026 IN ORDER TO ACCESS OTHER COURSE MATERIALS** Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Working with Formulas and Functions | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Creating and Editing Charts | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday |
| 9/14 | Chapters 4 & 5 | Getting and Managing Data / Exploring Data Tools, Data Types and Illustrations | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday |
| 9/21 | Chapter 6 and MOS Prep Assignments | Exploring the Function Library and MOS Prep | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday / MOS Prep Assignments (10) due 11:59pm ET on Sunday |
| 9/28 | Chapters 7 & 8 | Working with Templates / Collaboration / Developing and Using Macros | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday / Yellow Belt Capstone Project due by 11:59pm ET on Sunday |
| 10/5 | Chapters 9, 10 & 11 | Working with Data Analysis Tools / Emploring Business Intelligence / Customizing Excel & MS Office | Training due by 11:59pm ET on Wednesday / Practice & Homework due by 11:59pm ET on Friday / Exam due by 11:59 ET on Sunday / MOS Certification Exams this week - see Blackboard link to schedule your time |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.