Computers in Business

Code

BUSI1001

School

Business

Level

1

Credits

10

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module will introduce the use of computers and IT in business today - and in particular spreadsheet modelling - via a lab-based assessment and a case study group report and presentation.

Target Students

Only available for Business School undergraduate students. Also available to Exchange students.

Classes

• One 1-hour-30-minute lecture each week for 9 weeks
• One 2-hour computing

Method & frequency of class: 1 week x 2 hours computer lab session; 9 weeks x 1.5 hours lectures (with additional material delivered online)

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: Group coursework 3500 wordsReassessment of this module is 100% coursework 2000 words.

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding 
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of: 

• The use of accounting and other information systems for planning, control, and decision making  
• The development, management, application and implementation of information systems and their impact upon organisations  
• The comprehension and use of relevant communications for application in business and management, including the use of digital tools 

Intellectual skills 
This module develops: 

• The ability to analyse and evaluate a range of business data, sources of information and appropriate methodologies, which includes the need for strong digital literacy, and to use that research for evidence-based decision-making 
 

Professional practical skills 
This module develops:

• Numeracy and quantitative skills to manipulate data, evaluate, estimate and model business problems, functions and phenomena  
• People management, to include communications, team building, leadership and motivating others

Transferable (key) skills 
This module develops: 

• Communication and listening including the ability to produce clear, structured business communications in a variety of media  
• An awareness of the interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation and their use in generating business contacts  
• Self-management and a readiness to accept responsibility and flexibility, to be resilient, self-starting and appropriately assertive, to plan, organise and manage time  
• Ability to work with people from a range of cultures  
• Articulating and effectively explaining information  
• Building and maintaining relationships  
• Ability to work collaboratively and an awareness of mutual interdependence

Conveners

• Professor Jimmy Huang