This course focuses on how communication, decision-making and critical thinking can be facilitated by the use of Microsoft Office Software. Students learn to use the computer as a tool using Microsoft Office applications- Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Concentration is on Excel and Word. The Internet is used as a research and communication tool. Students create and use a variety of spreadsheets, word processing documents, mail merge documents, databases, electronic presentations and reports as part of a simulated business environment. This course supports the concepts needed in other required business courses. This course requires computer use outside the classroom.Prerequisite: Successful completion (DVP) of MAT 020 or successful completion (DVP) of MAT 040 or placement into MAT 092 or higher.