UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

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.

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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.

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LEARNING OUTCOME
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

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apply basic knowledge on computer technology in order to

make a good decision when acquiring a computer .
use Internet technology to find required information
identify the use of different software applications for different
management situation .
produce different type of document for different management
purpose.

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

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CONTENT
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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

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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

3.0 Introduction to Word Processing

3.1 Introduce basic functions, process and types of word
processor
3.2Discribe Basic Skills on:
3.2.1 Selecting certain techniques for create documents,
editing documents, formatting documents, build
table, formatting large documents, structuring
contents, build indexes
3.2.2 Selecting Graphical usage like Clipart, AutoShape,
WordArt and etc.
3.2.3 Creating and using Template
4.0 Introduction to Spreadsheet
4.1 Introduce Microsoft Excel software
4.2 Explain Basic skills in spreadsheet: composition spread
sheet
4.3 Elaborate creating spreadsheet applications
4.4Discuss how to create and use of formula
4.5Explain functions: add and use functions
4.6Compare between formulas and functions
4.7Elaborate how to build table list
4.8Explain how to do list manipulation
4.9Explain about forcasting: use in financial and banking

5.0 Introduction to charts and graph

5.1 Introduce Charts and graph categories
5.2 Explain how to build charts and graph
5.3 Eloberate the usage of charts and graphs in
management
6.0 Introduction to Project Management
6.1 Introduce GANTT/PERT charts
6.2 Explain ho to do GANTT/PERT charts

7.0 Graphic design

7.1 Introduce the importance of graphic applications in
management
7.2 Explain graphic categories: vector image, Bitmap and
image conversion
7.3 Describe graphic quality: consideration factors
7.4 Describe the graphic standard: BMP, TIFF, TGA, EPS, GIF
7.5 Explain technique to design graphic: drawing program,
paint program and image editing programs
7.6Discuss graphic evaluation

8.0 Web Page Development

8.1 Introduce Web Page: functions and categories
8.2 Explain methods in build web page
8.3 Elaborate contents analysis and concepts
8.4 Introduce HTML coding
8.5 Elobrate Web sites development phases
8.6 Explain feedback analysis
8.7 Explain web page promotion

9.0 Presentation Applications: Microsoft PowerPoint

9.1 Introduce basic concepts: Presentation
9.2 Explain techniques in design presentation
9.3 Elaborate on building presentation: build slide master,
editing clipart,
bullets, Autoshape and etc
9.4 Elaborate Build table in slide and animation
9.5 Describe presentation Techniques: on mouse click and
automatic time Setting.
9.6 Making good powerpoint slides

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10.0 Introduction to Database

10.1 Introduce the basic concepts of database
10.2 Explain database system model
10.3 Describe Evolution of database
10.4 Explain basic operation in build database systems
10.5 Describe the use of table, relationship, query,form and
report

TOTAL
6.0

TEACHING METHOD
Lectures, self training module and project based.

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COURSE ASSESMENT
Course Works
: 60/100
Final Examination : 40/100