APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
Lectured in 2nd year Business managementSection marketing
2de jaar Bedrijfsbeheer optie marketing
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 37.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 125
Studypoints [E] 5
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Gaston VAN CONKELBERGE
Reference RGBBRM02A01006
 
Key words
Applied IT

Objectives
Learning to work with a spreadsheet program and a statsitics program(SPSS).
The emphasis lies on using the programs in applications related to business economics and marketing research.

The student has to be able to work with both packages efficiently.
Therefore, the student needs to learn and practice regularly and thoroughly so he can carry out a number of tasks within a limited time.

The student has to have a command of the most important possibilities of both programs.
By using the documentation of the programs, he can extend his knowledge.

Topics
SPREADSHEET PROGRAM
  • basic operations
  • mathematical calculations
  • more advanced operations such as logical and search functions
  • create and edit graphs
  • manage lists.
SPSS
  • Input en clean Data
  • Calculate descriptive statistics (frequencies, crosstabs,…)
  • Manipulate Data


Prerequisites
Knowledge of Windows and basic understanding of Office-packagesKnowledge of basic of statistics.

Final Objectives


Materials used
Syllabus SPSS
Excercices on Blackboard
Zip diskette

Study costs
Cost price copies : estimated number of pages : 40 pp.
Zip diskette

Study guidance
Coaching during the exercises.

Teaching Methods
Interactive discussion, individual and supervised exercises.

Assessment
First exam session: 100 % computer and written exam
Second exam session: 100 % computer and written exam
Examination Board Flemish Community (ditto regular student)

Lecturer(s)