BUS 2600 - Business Applications of Microsoft Excel
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 41663,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Louise Campbell
Email: lmcampbell03@ysu.edu
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 (Online Textbook) | Stewart & Nordell | |
| Optional | LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps) Cert Prep | McBee | |
| Optional | LinkedIn Learning: Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) Cert Prep | McBee |
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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25 | Intro & Chapter 1 | Intro & Creating and Editing Workbooks | |
| 9/1 | Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 | Working with Formulas and Functions | Chapter 1 SIMBook Training: 8/30 Chapter 1 Practice/Homework: 8/30 Chapter 1 Exam: 9/1 |
| 9/8 | Chapter 2 | Working with Formulas and Functions | Chapter 2 SIMBook Training: 9/6 Syllabus Quiz: 9/6 Chapter 2 Practice/Homework: 9/8 Chapter 2 Exam Practicum: 9/10 |
| 9/15 | Chapter 3 | Creating and Editing Charts | Chapter 3 SIMBook Training: 9/13 Chapter 3 Practice/Homework: 9/15 Chapter 3 Exam Practicum: 9/17 |
| 9/22 | Chapter 4 | Getting and Managing Data | Chapter 4 SIMBook Training: 9/20 Chapter 4 Practice/Homework: 9/22 Chapter 4 Exam: 9/24 |
| 9/29 | SIMnet MOS Review | MOS Skills (5 Trainings & 5 Projects) due 10/11 | |
| 10/6 | In-Class MOS Review | MOS Skills (5 Trainings & 5 Projects) due 10/11 Linked-In Learning Based Review Activities due during class on 10/6 and 10/8 |
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| 10/13 | In-Class MOS Review | Mandatory In-class Review on 10/13 Mandatory MOS Exam on 10/15 |
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| 10/20 | Chapter 5 | Exploring the Function Library | Chapter 5 SIMBook: 10/20 Chapter 5 Practice/Homework: 10/20 Chapter 5 Exam: 10/22 |
| 10/27 | Chapter 6 | Exploring Data Tools, Data Types, and Illustrations | Chapter 6 SIMBook: 10/25 Chapter 6 Practice/Homework: 10/27 Chapter 6 Exam: 10/29 |
| 11/3 | Chapter 7 | Working with Templates and Collaboration | Chapter 7 SIMBook: 11/1 Chapter 7 Practice/Homework: 11/3 Chapter 7 Exam: 11/5 |
| 11/10 | Chapter 8 | Developing and Using Macros | Chapter 8 SIMBook: 11/8 Chapter 8 Practice/Homework: 11/10 Chapter 8 Exam: 11/12 |
| 11/17 | Chapter 9 | Working with Data Analysis Tools | Chapter 9 SIMBook: 11/15 Chapter 9 Practice/Homework: 11/17 Chapter 9 Exam: 11/19 |
| 11/24 | Chapter 10 | Exploring Business Intelligence | Chapter 10 SIMBook: 11/22 Chapter 10 Practice/Homework: 11/24 Chapter 10 Exam: 11/24 |
| 12/1 | Chapter 11 | Customizing Excel and Using OneDrive and Office Online | Chapter 11 SIMBook: 11/29 Yellow Belt Capstone: 12/1 MOS Certification Retake or Expert Exam: 12/3 |
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.