Succeeding in Business Applications with Microsoft Office 2003: A Problem-Solving Approach prepares students to solve real-life business problems using Microsoft Office applications. Moving beyond a basic "point and click" focus, it challenges students to use critical thinking and analysis to find efficient and effective solutions to real-life situations with business applications.

• Introduction to Problem Solving Using Microsoft Office 2003
• Section 1: Developing Effective Communication and Organization Plans
  • Introduction to Communication and Organization with Microsoft Office 2003
  • Chapter 1: Developing Strategies for Managing Your Files
  • Chapter 2: Conducting Business Research on the Web
  • Chapter 3: Managing Everyday Communications with Microsoft Word
  • Chapter 4: Delivering Professional Presentations with PowerPoint
• Section 2: Solving Business Problems with Spreadsheets
  • Introduction to Problem Solving and Decision Making with Microsoft Office Excel 2003
  • Chapter 1: Applying Fundamental Excel Skills and Tools in Problem Solving
  • Chapter 2: Solving Problems with Statistical Analysis Tools
  • Chapter 3: Determining Effective Data Display with Charts
  • Chapter 4: Applying Logic in Decision Making
  • Chapter 5: Retrieving Data for Computation, Analysis, and Reference
  • Chapter 6: Evaluating the Financial Impact of Loans and Investments
• Section 3: Solving Business Problems with Databases
  • Introduction to Data Management with Microsoft Access 2003
  • Chapter 1: Preparing to Automate Data Management
  • Chapter 2: Organizing Data for Information Retrieval
  • Chapter 3: Analyzing Data for Effective Decision Making
  • Chapter 4: Collecting Data with Well-Designed Forms
  • Chapter 5: Developing Effective Reports
• Section 4: Integrating Business Applications for Maximum Results
  • Introduction to Integration with Microsoft Office 2003
  • Chapter 1: Making Data Transportable and Universally Usable
  • Chapter 2: Integrating Business Communications
• Section 5: Capstone Projects