CISS 1290 - Microsoft Office Business Intelligence

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Computer Information Systems

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

2 Credit(s)
This course introduces the concepts and application of data analytics in business. A hands-on approach of Microsoft Excel and Power BI (Business Intelligence tools) is used for data analysis, data visualization, modeling, creating dashboards with direct connectivity to data sources. UG

2 Lab Hour(s)

1 Lecture Hour(s);

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take CISS 1280 ;

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Apply analysis tools in Excel.	Hands-on application projects Weeks 1-2
2. Create Excel data models.	Hands-on application projects Weeks 3-4
3. Import data from a .CSV file, SQL Server database, report.	Hands-on application projects Weeks 5-6
4. Explore DAX (Data analysis expressions) functions.	Hands-on application projects Weeks 7-8
5. Create data visualizations.	Hands-on application projects Weeks 9-12

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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