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Business Career Path: Computer Science and Information Systems | ||
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Computer technology skills are vital to business; they permeate the entire workplace. Familiarity with computers is required in a growing number of firms and occupations primarily because of the increasingly widespread use of computerized management information systems. Technology and the growing complexity of business have expanded the need for employees who can analyze and manage information. | ||
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4.0 Computer Science and Information Processing | |
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4.1 Information Processing (CL): Students will understand the information processing concepts necessary to gather, create, and analyze data and to function in a rapidly changing technological, global society. They will demonstrate competency by performing the multiple tasks required to process data effectively and produce usable information as follows: | ||
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4.1.1 Business and computer ethics. Define, explain, and demonstrate proper business and computer ethics. 4.1.2 Computer applications. Use a variety of business applications software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and desktop publishing; discuss current technology and trends. 4.1.3 Computer systems. Use operating systems, computer hardware, and peripherals. 4.1.4 Document processing. Create, format, edit, and produce documents. 4.1.5 File management. Sort, verify, classify, and categorize data both manually and electronically for efficient retrieval. 4.1.6 Global communications. Demonstrate skills for communicating in an international, multicultural business environment. 4.1.7 Information resources. Locate, access, and retrieve information manually and electronically. 4.1.8 Office equipment. Operate industry-standard equipment. 4.1.9 Problem solving. Develop solutions to problems through the use of critical thinking and computer skills. 4.1.10 Source documents. Use appropriate methods and software to analyze and process source documents. 4.1.11 Teamwork. Work in a group to develop a product. 4.1.12 Technical documentation. Use manuals and other resources to solve hardware and software problems. 4.1.13 Telecommunications. Use appropriate electronic resources to transmit data. 4.1.14 Time management. Prioritize activities and evaluate and use available resources to complete tasks efficiently. | ||