SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
COURSE CODE
: STID1103
COURSE NAME
: COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN MANAGEMENT
PRE-REQUISITES : NONE
1.0
SYNOPSIS
This is an introductory course targeting to create awareness on
various popular computer applications which are being used in
organizations. Application such as accounting management,
communications, and project management will be covered in this
course. In addition, students will also be exposed to proper method
of report writing, data gathering and compilation, as well as
database management. The students will also be exposed to the
methods in converting data to charts and graphs, preparing
presentations, and presenting data. Besides using Internet
applications, the students are required to build and maintain simple
web pages.
2.0
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, students are expected to
2.1.acquire basic knowledge on current ICT technology.
2.2.develop competency in using several management-related
applications, which are popular among the professionals and
entrepreneurs.
3.0
LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.0
REFERENCE
Beekman, G and Beekmen, B., (2009) Tommorow Technology and
You. 9th Edition, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.
Evans, A., Martin K. and Poatsy, M. A. (2009) Technology in Action.
6th Edition, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson.
Shelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J. and Vermaat, M.E. (2011). Discovering
Computers 2011 A Gateway to
Information, Thomson
Learning
5.0
CONTENT
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1
TOPIC
1.0
Introduction to Information Technology
1.1Describe the evolution of Information Technology and
Communications
1.2Explain the concepts of ICT and IT
1.3Introduce to computer hardware
1.4Introduce to computer software
1.5Discuss the history of Information Technology
HOU
R
6
2.0
Introduction to Internet
2.1Introduce the concept of the Internet
2.2Describe the Internet components.
2.3Describe WWW: composition, hypertext, web pages, and
URL.
2.4Introduce to Internet Navigator: Browser, dan Search
engine
2.5Explain the usage of Electronic mail
2.6Describe File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
2.7Discuss the usage of WWW
10
TOTAL
6.0
TEACHING METHOD
Lectures, self training module and project based.
42
7.0
COURSE ASSESMENT
Course Works
: 60/100
Final Examination : 40/100