Computing in Management and Economics (U02105)

? Credit Points : 0 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : MSE-1-CME

The course covers the principal tools of computing used within Management, Economics and Accountancy, including practical experience of spreadsheet manipulation, database systems, together with information searching, esssay presentation and information presentation.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : This course is compulsory for all programmes in the subject areas of the School, including joint honours.

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Course details will be made available during the Business Studies and Economics introductory meetings in Freshers' Week. Students unable to attend either of these meetings (e.g. students taking the joint degree in Foreign Language & Business Studies, the joint degree in Law & Business Studies/Accounting or the joint degree in Computer Science & Management Science) should contact the Accounting & Finance Group Office (Rm 240/241, William Robertson Building) for a course information booklet. Course details will also be posted on the course WebCT site.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Other subject areas

Common Courses (Management School and Economics), (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 6 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 3 weeks

? Additional Class Information : Attendance in classes should be booked via course WebCT site.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the basic computing applications, skills and techniques that underpin Management and Economics teaching and learning.

Assessment Information

Assessment will consist of four one-hour computer-based assignments, undertaken in the School's computer laboratories. There will be two assessments in semester one, and two assessment in semester two.