Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20041 BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Instructor: Richard Fisher Text: Principles of Web.

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BA 4320BA 4320Desktop Computing with Desktop Computing with Applications IntroductionApplications Introduction

Instructor: Richard Fisher

Text: Principles of Web Design, second edition by Joel Sklar, 2003 Course Technology, Inc. an International Thomson Publishing Company (ISBN 0-619-01526-8)


Welcome to BA 4320Welcome to BA 4320Desktop Computing with Applications Desktop Computing with Applications

Student Professionals !

(with some enthusiasm)


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Course History Course Objective Course Mechanics Components The Grand Tour


Course HistoryCourse History

Work History– 25 + years industry experience– High Tech companies– Web, Planning & Analysis, Systems and

Finance Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93 Graduate Class Prototype - SP 96 Implemented BA 4320 in Fall 96


Course HistoryCourse History

Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling - Sp 93– DOS - Quattro Pro– 12 Students with color computer projection– Included industry project with Clicks– Objective:

Learn what to do this neat stuff Make an A


Course History - BA 4395Course History - BA 4395

Advanced Features Covered: Graphics Computer Presentations Style Presentations Data Base Multiple Worksheet Advanced Functions Spreadsheet Design & Layout



Analysis, Planning & Forecasting Recreation of P&L and Balance Sheet Variance Analysis Demand Forecasting Zero Based Budgeting Manpower Planning Space Planning Project Planning


Course History - MAS 8341Course History - MAS 8341

Lab Class - 20 students Used Intermediate skills MS Office book Worked HTML, Word, Excel, & Access as

discrete subjects Model project came last and was limited in

scope Limited Success... (speed of slowest)



First classes in Fall 96 Implemented as one of 4 MIS courses

required for the new Accounting / MIS– No longer required course

All individual (no group) assignments Students keep signing up for course !!!


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Course ObjectiveCourse Objective


Remember this ? .....Remember this ? .....

Why learn this computer stuff?

To make sure you’re in this picture!


Course ObjectiveCourse Objective Develop web publishing skills

Develop an understanding of Business Processes

Use of microcomputer applications for the development of effective business solutions.

Emphasis is places on using the WWW and applications working together to increase productivity in a business environment.

Gain confidence in computer skills


Course ObjectiveCourse Objective

Teach a multi-functional approach to business solutions (focus on solutions)

Improve personal PC & Web productivity Produce solid deliverables Learn how to use this neat stuff


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Course MechanicsCourse Mechanics

Presentation Methodology Use of the Internet Class size (about 30) Group projects or workgroups ??? Reaction


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Components Components

Business Modeling (Processes)

Web Site Design

Project Management???


Business ModelingBusiness Modeling Real world business modeling and planning Uses Excel, Word and PowerPoint to build

an assumption driven Decision Support System

Basic deliverables are a 1 year business model, a BOD presentation, and a Narrative

Individual components (not too rigorous)


Web DesignWeb Design

Learn HTML skills to build effective pages Effectively use graphics, typography, color,

and navigation Focus on developing a clean, functional site Students learn some graphics (buttons,

clipart & transparent gifs) Web resume design


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The Grand TourThe Grand Tour

http://www.utdallas.edu/~rfisher

(see BA 4320)


Desktop Computing with Desktop Computing with Applications IntroductionApplications Introduction

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Desktop Computing with Applications1/13/20041 BA 4320 Desktop Computing with Applications Introduction Instructor: Richard Fisher Text: Principles of Web.

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