BCMP 225 - Business Productivity Tools and Technology

Course Description:
The use of industry-standard software is essential to effectively manage the information technologies that are required in business and networked environments today. In this course, you will demonstrate skills in managing and customizing the Windows environment, as well as effectively using internet resources to enhance business productivity. You will develop skills in creating professional documents, managing data using spreadsheets and using technology for effective presentations and in the application of database fundamentals. Through hands-on applications, you will learn to use productivity tools and application software in various business situations, and be able to select the right tool for the business need.

3 Credits

Required Materials
CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR

Required Materials:

There is a resource fee (approximately $70) for the Pearson Education MyITLab learning platform used in this course. Instructions for purchasing the software will be provided by your instructor

Software Requirements:

(See Computer Lab and/or BYOD - see BYOD requirements at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources/bring-your-own-device).

BYOD student software requirements:

Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office Professional or Office 365 (current version including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Students may download a free version of Office 365 to be used while they are actively enrolled in SAIT courses. You will need a valid SAIT email address. See Office 365 at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources
Internet browser software (current version of either Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer)
Up-to-date Antivirus and MalWare software protection

NETWORK LEARNING CALENDAR

Required Materials:

There is a resource fee (approximately $70) for the Pearson Education MyITLab learning platform used in this course. Instructions for purchasing the software will be provided by your instructor

Software Requirements:

(See Computer Lab and/or BYOD - see BYOD requirements at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources/bring-your-own-device).
BYOD student software requirements:

Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office Professional or Office 365 (current version including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Students may download a free version of Office 365 to be used while they are actively enrolled in SAIT courses. You will need a valid SAIT email address. See Office 365 at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources
Internet browser software (current version of either Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer)
Up-to-date Antivirus and MalWare software protection

Important Notes:

Your course begins on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by your instructor.
One two-month extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.
For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Technical Requirements

Continuing Education Students
- Required Materials: There is a resource fee (approximately $70) for the Pearson Education MyITLab learning platform used in this course. Instructions for purchasing the software will be provided by your instructor
- Software Requirements (See Computer Lab and/or BYOD - see BYOD requirements at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources/bring-your-own-device).
- BYOD student software requirements:
  - Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
  - Microsoft Office Professional or Office 365 (current version including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Students may download a free version of Office 365 to be used while they are actively enrolled in SAIT courses. You will need a valid SAIT email address. See Office 365 at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources
  - Internet browser software (current version of either Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer)
  - Up-to-date Antivirus and MalWare software protection
Distance Education Students
- Required Materials: There is a resource fee (approximately $70) for the Pearson Education MyITLab learning platform used in this course. Instructions for purchasing the software will be provided by your instructor
- Software Requirements (See Computer Lab and/or BYOD - see BYOD requirements at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources/bring-your-own-device).
- BYOD student software requirements:
  - Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
  - Microsoft Office Professional or Office 365 (current version including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access). Students may download a free version of Office 365 to be used while they are actively enrolled in SAIT courses. You will need a valid SAIT email address. See Office 365 at https://www.sait.ca/student-life/student-services/technical-support/student-resources
  - Internet browser software (current version of either Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer)
  - Up-to-date Antivirus and MalWare software protection
- Important Notes:
  - Your course begins on the listed start date. Your end date is based on the length of the course. You are required to meet any assessment deadlines set by your instructor.
  - One two-month extension may be purchased up to two business days prior to your course end date.
  - For more information about online learning, contact distance.education@sait.ca