Computers and Information Processing for Business: Microsoft Office 2019 and Python

This book is an introduction to computers covering relevant topics that include: computers and society, the Internet, social media, Microsoft Office 2019, and high-level programming.

The main goals are to help students to define computers and information processing and describe the main concepts related to hardware, software, and their use.

The author prepares students to identify how the Internet has changed people's lives and develops critical thinking about the role of computers in society, recognize the impact of technology in the personal and professional base, to mention a few. Emphasis is placed on developing skills in Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and programming algorithms.

Dr. Sergio S. Ribeiro is an assistant professor of business administration at Briercrest College and Seminary. He holds a PhD in Urban Management, with an emphasis on the evidence-based decision process in strategic digital city. His master's degree is in computer science with a specialization in computer vision, data mining, and artificial intelligence. Graduated in business administration and information technology, he has a postgraduate certificate in education. Also, he worked more than 20 years in the industry developing software solutions as well as acting in business process automation.