BUS1010 - Introductory computing for business applications

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Introduction to the Internet, World Wide Web and potential business applications. Introduction to basic computing concepts and operating systems, including the Windows graphical user interface. Principles of spreadsheets and relational databases, covering their use for the generation of business plans, reports, financial statements, etc. Both the spreadsheet and database components incorporate an introduction to programming with macros and the database component covers principles of database design. The windows application software used in the unit are Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 60%
Assignments, tests and class assessments: 40%
Students must pass the examination in order to pass the unit.

Contact hours

4 x contact hrs per week

Prohibitions

CPE1003, CSE1720, EDF3230, GCO1851, IMS1112, IMS1401, MMS1401, FIT1013