This is a comprehensive & authentic textbook written to impart computer skills and knowledge to commerce students & enhance their understanding of information technology tools in handling business operations. The book’s focus is on the application part while providing basic information about computers for first-time readers.

This book aims to fulfil the requirement of students of the following:

• B.Com. (Hons.) | Semester – IV | Paper BCH 4.3 under CBCS Program
• Non-Collegiate Women’s Education Board (NCWEB)
• School of Open Learning (SOL) of the University of Delhi
• Central Universities throughout India

The Present Publication is the 7^th Edition, authored by Dr. Hem Chand Jain & Dr. H.N. Tiwari, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Simple, Systematic & Comprehensive Explanation] The subject matter is presented in a simple, systematic method along with a comprehensive explanation of the concept and theories underlying Computer Applications in Business. The focus of this book is on the application part.
• [Diagrams and Illustrations for easy Understanding] Usage of diagrams & illustrations to enhance the comprehension of various concepts and systems of computers
• [Business Examples] Comprehensive coverage of business examples to illustrate the concepts
• [MS Excel in Business] Separate chapter to demonstrate how excel is helpful in decision making
• [Summary and Review Questions] are given at the end of each chapter to evaluate and understand the concept
• [Previous Exam Questions & Answers] are presented in this book, which includes the following:
  • B.Com. (Hons.) | SEM. IV – 2017
  • B.Com. (Hons.) | SEM. IV – 2018
  • B.Com. (Hons.) | SEM. IV – 2019
• [Student-Oriented Book] This book has been developed keeping in mind the following factors:
  • Interaction of the author/teacher with their students in the classroom
  • Shaped by the author/teacher’s experience of teaching the subject matter at different levels
  • Reactions and responses of students have also been incorporated at different places in the book

Contents of the book are as follows:

• Basic Computer Concepts and Networking
• Basic Internet Terminologies
• Recent Trends in Computing
• Microsoft Word 2010
• Basics of PowerPoint
• MS Excel 2010
• Excel Functions
• Decision Making with Excel 2010
• Excel Projects
• Introduction to Database System
• Managing Databases using MS Access
• Mail Merge