Computer Application In Business Education
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 180 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces students to computer applications in business, focusing on electronic business management. It covers the business environment, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant computer applications. The course aims to equip students with the skills to create electronic business documents, manage business data effectively and efficiently, and teach electronic business management at the secondary school level.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 96 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BED214, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BED214 · Unit1 Types of Business Organisation
Today, computer is inevitable in business transactions. Before now computer was seen to have been meant for certain type of businesses only and in certain types of organisations. This belief has been overtaken by the continuous change in technology, which makes every aspect of business to enjoy the benefit of the computer, whether it is macro or micro.
What you should be able to do
- Identify various business documents.
- Create electronic business documents.
- Manage business data effectively.
- Manage business data efficiently.
- Apply computer applications to solve business problems.
What it prepares you for
- Business Educator
- Administrative Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk
- Office Manager
- Business Analyst
- Education
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Finance
- Retail
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Office Outlook
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Microsoft Excel in Business
Unit 1: Solving and Making Decision with MicrosoftExcel
Requires understanding of statistical functions and their application in business scenarios.
- Module 4: Other Applications inBusiness
Unit 2: Database
Requires understanding of database concepts and practical application of Microsoft Access.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 14 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Business Environment
Unit 1: Types of Business Organisation · 1 hour
Identify different types of business organizations.. Explain the duties of business organizations..
- Week 2Module 1: The Business Environment
Unit 2: Problems in General Business · 1 hour
Identify basic problems in business.. Analyze the process of problem-solving using computer applications..
- Week 3Module 1: The Business Environment
Unit 3: The Concept of Computer in Business · 1 hour
Explain the concept of computer in business.. Explain the genealogy of the use of computer in business..
- Week 4Module 1: The Business Environment
Unit 4: The importance of Computer in Business · 1 hour
Explain the importance of computer in business.. State the shortcomings in the use of computer in business..
- Week 5Module 1: The Business Environment
Unit 5: Caution in the use of Computer in Business · 1 hour
Determine the danger in the use of computer in business.. Avoid hitches in using computer for business..
- Week 6Module 2: Microsoft Word in Business
Unit 1: Document Production · 1 hour
Identify different types of business documents.. Display business documents using the appropriate skills..
- Week 7Module 2: Microsoft Word in Business
Unit 2: Data Security · 1 hour
Apply the basic procedure of securing data.. Explain the basic process of disposing data.. Explain simple procedure of data storage..
- Week 8Module 2: Microsoft Word in Business
Unit 3: File Management · 1 hour
Organize electronic files.. Organize electronic folders..
- Week 9Module 2: Microsoft Word in Business
Unit 4: Document Presentation, · 1 hour
Format documents.. Review documents..
- Week 10Module 3: Microsoft Excel in Business
Unit 1: Solving and Making Decision with MicrosoftExcel · 1 hour
Solve basic problems in business by applying basic statistics with the use of Excel.. Analyze basic problems with the use of Microsoft Excel..
- Week 11Module 3: Microsoft Excel in Business
Unit 2: Managing LargeWorksheet · 1 hour
Manage large data..
- Week 12Module 3: Microsoft Excel in Business
Unit 3: Presentation of Data withCharts · 1 hour
Present data in charts for maximum interpretation..
- Week 13Module 4: Other Applications inBusiness
Unit 1: Graphics · 1 hour
Give examples of computer graphics.. Describe the use of paint programs.. Solve business problems with simple computer-aided graphic designs..
Unit 2: Database · 1 hour
Identify a database.. Solve business problems with Microsoft Office Access..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Microsoft Office applications covered in the course.
- Practice creating and formatting business documents using Microsoft Word.
- Practice data analysis and charting using Microsoft Excel.
- Understand database concepts and practice creating queries in Microsoft Access.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.
- Focus on understanding the practical applications of each software in a business context.
- Create a study schedule to allocate sufficient time for each module.
- Practice past exam questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.
- Create concept maps linking different modules and their applications.
- Pay attention to the specific requirements and guidelines for each assessment method.
Questions students ask about this course
What is BED214 about?
This course introduces students to computer applications in business, focusing on electronic business management. It covers the business environment, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and other relevant computer applications. The course aims to equip students with the skills to create electronic business documents, manage business data effectively and efficiently, and teach electronic business management at the secondary school level.
How many units does BED214 have?
BED214, Computer Application In Business Education, has 15 units across 4 modules, over 180 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BED214?
BED214 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is BED214 hard?
BED214 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical, case study and problem solving work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BED214 take to study?
About 96 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is BED214 assessed?
BED214 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What do I need before starting BED214?
Basic computer literacy Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
What can I do with BED214?
Business Educator, Administrative Assistant, Data Entry Clerk, Office Manager and Business Analyst.
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