IS 520
Business Programming and Spreadsheet Automation
Information Systems
Marriott School of Business
Course Description
Programming in Excel Visual Basic; automating common tasks; retrieving data from web servers; building optimization models and user forms.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
IS 201 or equivalent or instructor's consent
Title
Understand Basic Programming Concepts
Learning Outcome
Understand basic programming concepts such as variables, arrays, procedures, conditions, and control of flow statements
Title
Retrieve Data from Internet and Database Servers
Learning Outcome
Retrieve data from internet web servers and corporate database servers.
Title
Automate Repetitive Procedures in Excel
Learning Outcome
Automate repetitive procedures in Excel.
Title
Build Forms for Gathering User Input
Learning Outcome
Build forms for gathering user input
Title
Apply Programming Technology to Solve Business Problems
Learning Outcome
Apply programming technology to solve unstructured business problems.
