Army IBA

Bachelor of Business Administration Program

Semester January-June 2023
Course Kit: Computer and Its Application in Business (GED 1102)

Course Instructor's Details

Course Instructor : Assistant Professor Ahsan Ullah

Office : Room No – Faculty Room
Phone Number : 01773346027 (M)
E-mail address : ahsan.armyiba@gmail.com
Consultation Time : Sunday(9:30AM-12:00PM) and Monday(9:30AM-12:00PM) by appointment
Method of Contact : It is preferable to contact by e-mail with course specific inquiries or
regarding academic difficulties. Students may call on the mobile phone
with prior SMS.

Course Details

Course Code : GED 1102

Course Title : Computer and Its Application in Business
Credit Hours : Three
Class Time : Wednesday-BBA-12 (9:00AM-10:30AM) & (12:30PM-02:00PM)
Thursday BBA-12 (9:00AM-10:30AM) & (10:30AM-12:00AM)
Class Location : Offline
st st
Curriculum Alignment : 1 Semester, 1 Year
Prerequisites : None

Course Description

This course will introduce the basic principles of computer. It will cover simple representation schemes, organization
and architecture of computer. Areas of application such as Business, technology and implementation of technology
will be explored. Microsoft office package will also be introduced for future professional life. Covers computer
concepts and Internet skills and uses a software suite, which includes word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation software to demonstrate skills.

Course Objectives

 Identify and discuss the four main functions of computer hardware: input, processing, output, and storage.
Identify and describe major hardware components.
 Identify, describe and use communications and networking terminology and technology to include Internet
operations and its uses.
 Describe the major operating system functions.
 Identify and discuss software development processes
 To provide fundamental understanding of computer applications with the course focus on the Microsoft
Office Applications (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access and
Microsoft FrontPage).

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should have the skills to work effectively with a range of
current, standard, Office Productivity software applications. Evaluate, select and use office productivity software
appropriate to a given situation. Apply basic adult learning and assessment principles in the design, development,
and presentation of material produced by office productivity applications. Demonstrate employability skills and a
commitment to professionalism. Operate a variety of advanced spreadsheet, operating system and word
processing functions. Solve a range of problems using office productivity applications, and adapt quickly to new
software releases. Maintain quality assurance through critically evaluating procedures and results. Understand
the fundamental hardware components that make up a computer's hardware and the role of each of these
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 components, understand the difference between an operating system and an application program, and what
each is used for in a computer, describe some examples of computers and state the effect that the use of
computer technology has had on some common products, identify the principal components of a given computer
system and draw a diagram after the style of Figures 6 and 12 to represent the data flows between them.

Approach to Learning and Teaching in this Course

This course adopts an interactive teaching style, combining the introduction of theoretical concepts with open
discussion, in-class exercises, student presentations, case studies, and multimedia materials. The role of the
lecturers is to encourage student engagement in a cooperative learning environment. This course is organized as
combined lecture-tutorial (seminars) and participation is a key part of achieving student learning outcomes. The
learning experience offered by this course includes lectures, class discussions, home assignments, group case
studies, and presentations.

Learning Activities and Teaching Strategies

The course involves three key components — the Lectures, the assessment tasks and students' private study. Each
weekly lecture is 3 hours in total, aimed to give students a sound foundation of the theoretical concepts, an
overview of their practical business application, and a space to discuss contents, share experiences as well as to
raise questions and concerns. The assessment tasks - as detailed below - provide an opportunity to work both as
an individual and in groups on e-business issues. A key expectation of this course is that students will prepare and
engage with course materials outside the seminar time and assignments.

Method of Assessment

To receive a pass grade in this course, students must meet all the following criteria:

 Attain an overall mark of at least 40%.

 Attend at least 60% of all scheduled classes.
 Have to participate in the final exam.

The entire composite marks for this course are summarized in the following table.

Assessment Type Weight Course Outcomes Assessed

Attendance/Participation/Attitude 10% All
Quiz 10% All
Assignment, Case Study and Term Paper 10% All
(Including Presentation)
Mid-Term 20% All
Final Exam 50% All
Total Mark 100% All

Details of Each Assessment

Attendance, Participation and Attitude: 10% marks will be awarded for students' attendance in the class in due time,
and the students' engagement in the class discussions. 3% marks will be awarded for students' attitudes in the
class.

Quiz: As per the guidelines of Army IBA minimum of 6 quizzes to be taken by the students given by the instructor
during the whole semester. The quiz will cover the materials up to the scheduled date.

Assignment, Term Paper and Presentation: 10% marks for assignments and case studies which will be tackled by
both groups and individuals. The case describes a scenario followed by several questions. Group must submit a
report, in which students should answer all questions given in the case. The purpose of group term paper is for
students to analyze and improve real-world business communications by applying the knowledge gained in this
course. Students also have to show their findings through presentations.

Mid-Term and Final Exams: The mid-term and final exams will be held according to the academic. Mid-term will
cover the course materials covered up to the scheduled date. Final exam will be a comprehensive exam containing
the whole course materials.

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Academic Honesty

Ethics: Students are expected to abide by the Institute policies on academic honesty and integrity. Violations of
these policies will not be tolerated and are subject to severe sanctions up to and including expulsion from the
University.

Aesthetics:Aesthetic conduct is part of overall performance. Students have to abide by discipline and punctuality.
Ethics and aesthetics together will ensure axiological behavior of all in the University to optimize learning and
unlearning.

Late Submission Policy

The late submission of assignments carries a penalty of 10% of the maximum marks for that assignment per day of
lateness including weekends and public holidays, unless an extension of time has been granted by the instructor.

Grading System

The grading in this course will be consistent with the existing grading policy:

Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point

80% and above A+ 4.00
75% to < 80% A 3.75
70% to < 75% A- 3.50
65% to < 70% B+ 3.25
60% to < 65% B 3.00
55% to < 60% B- 2.75
50% to < 55% C+ 2.50
45% to < 50% C 2.25
40% to < 45% D 2.00
< 40% F (Fail) 0.00
---------------------- I Incomplete
---------------------- W Withdrawn

Recommended Texts and Reference Books

Text Books
1. Computer Fundamentals by P.K Sinha (4th Edition)
2. Teach Your Self C by Herbert Schieldt (Latest Edition)

Reference Books
1. Introduction to computer by Peter Nortons (4th edition)
2. C Programming: A Modern Approach by K.N. King
Web Resources

1. http://www.office.microsoft.com
2. http://www.openoffice.org/
3. http://www.staroffice.com/

4. http://www.programmiz.com

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Course Schedule

Week Day Topic Resource Remarks

1 Orientation and Course Overview Course Kit Assessing students'
expectation from this course
2 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER: Computer and
Week 1
its characteristics, Computer system, CHAPTER: 1 & 2
Classification of Computer, Computer (PK SINHA)
organization and Computer Operation.
1 NUMBER SYSTEM: Characteristics of different
CHAPTER: 3 (PK
Number System and Conversion of Number
SINHA)
system.
Week 2
2 NUMBER SYSTEM: Characteristics of different
CHAPTER:4
Number System and Conversion of Number
(PK SINHA)
system.
1 COMPUTER CODES: BCD, EBCDIC, ASCII and CHAPTER: 5 (PK
UNICODE. SINHA)
Week 3
2 COMPUTER ARITHMETIC: Binary addition,
Subtraction and multiplication.
1 BOOLEAN ALGEBRA: Introduction, operator
CHAPTER: 6 (PK
precedence, Boolean postulates, Boolean
SINHA)
Week 4 expression.
2 BOOLEAN ALGEBRA: Logic gates (NOT, AND , OR,
NAND,NOR)
1 BOOLEAN ALGEBRA: Logic gates ( XOR, XNOR,
CHAPTER: 6 (PK
Conversion Expression to Logic Gate and
SINHA)
Vice Versa)
Week 5
2 PROCESSOR AND MEMORY: Definition of
CHAPTER: 6 (PK
Pro1cessor and Memory CPU, Register, Types
SINHA)
of Memory , ALU, RAM, ROM.
1 PROCESSOR AND MEMORY: Primary and CHAPTER: 7
Secondary Storage. (PK SINHA)
Week 6
2 HARDWARE: Hardware, Types of Hardware, CHAPTER: 8 (PK
Input Devices SINHA)
1 CHAPTER: 9 (PK
HARDWARE: Output Devices
SINHA)
Week 7 2 SOFTWARE: Software, Types of Software,
CHAPTER :9
System Software, Application Software,
(PK SINHA)
Software Development, Operating System
1 SOFTWARE: Different types of System CHAPTER : 10 (PK
Software (Utility Software) SINHA)
Week 8
2 SOFTWARE: Application Software, Software CHAPTER : 10
Development, Operating System (PK SINHA)
1 CHAPTER : 10
PLANNING COMPUTER PROGRAM: Algorithms and 15 (PK
Week 9 SINHA)
2 CHAPTER :11 (PK
PLANNING COMPUTER PROGRAM: Flowchart
SINHA)
MIDTERM EAMINATION
1 SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND OPERATION: CHAPTER:13 (PK
Week 10 Errors, testing and Debugging. SINHA)
2 OPERATING SYSTEM : Windows, Linux , Unix CHAPTER:14 (PK
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 and OSX SINHA)
1 BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING: Data and
CHAPTER 16 (PK
Information, Data Processing, Data storage
SINHA)
Week 11 hierarchy.
2 BUSINESS DATA PROCESSING: Overview of CHAPTER 16 (PK
Data and Database. SINHA)
1 NETWORK:Basic Elements of Communication
System, Network topology, protocols and Network CHAPTER 17 (PK
Layers, Introduction to internet and intranet, IP SINHA) &
Address, internet threat attack and security, INTERNET
Week 12 Internet protocol
2 NETWORK: Protocols and Network Layers,
CHAPTER 17 (PK
Introduction to internet and intranet, IP
SINHA) &
Address, internet threat attack and security,
INTERNET
Internet protocol
1 INTERNET AND INTERNET SECURITY: Protocols
CHAPTER 17 (PK
and Network Layers, Introduction to internet
SINHA) &
and intranet, IP Address, internet threat
INTERNET
attack and security, Internet protocol.
Week 13
2 PROGRAMMING CONCEPT: Introduction to
CHAPTER 18 (PK
Programming Language and its benefits.
SINHA) &
Planning Computer Program: Flowchart,
INTERNET
Algorithm.
1 .E-Commerce: Introduction, Characteristics
LECTURE SHEET
of E-commerce and E-Commerce Model
Week 14
2 AI in Business:Introduction to AI, Application
INTERNET
of AI, Field of AI.
1 AI in Business:AI in Businesses, Big Data,
INTERNET
Machine Learning, Business Intelligent Tools.
Week 15 2 IoT in Business: Introduction of IoT, Features
of IoT, Application of IoT, Features of IoT, IoT INTERNET
in Business.
1 Block Chain, SEO, Usability and Accessibility
INTERNET
of Business WEB.
Week 16
2 Digital Marketing: Introduction, Components, Submission Feedback on Presentation
Different types of Digital Marketing. ofTerm Paper
1 Group Presentation on Submission Feedback on Presentation
Term Paper ofTerm Paper
Week 17
2 Group Presentation on Submission Feedback on Presentation
Term Paper ofTerm Paper
1, 2 Course Evaluation and Guideline for Final
Week 18
Exam

Guideline for Term Paper

The Term-Paper requires the production of a group report on following topics:

S.L No Topics Group

1 The Use Of The Web & Internet In Higher Education A
2 The Internet & Electronic Commerce B
3 Information Technology & The Banking Industry C
4 E-mail Privacy & Business Ethics / Perceptions of Privacy D
5 Cryptology, Cryptography and Electronic Security. E
6 Cryptography & The Issue Of Internet Security F
7 Internet Security / Threats, Measures, Security Management & Policies G
8 Marketing & The Internet H
9 The Internet's Role In Business Operations I
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10 Evolution Of Digital Communication J

Formal Dimensions of Term-Paper:

 Groups are free to choose any business organizations of Bangladesh.

 Group report not more than 5000 words but not less than 2000 words.
 Report should be minimum 8 pages and maximum 15 pages
 The compulsory abstract of 150 words count out of the word limit.
 Marks will be awarded individually according to the individual's work.

Term-Paper Breakdown Structure:

 Abstract
I. Introduction
II. Objectives,
III. Justification
IV. Scope
V. Literature Review
VI. Impact Analysis
VII. Conclusion and recommendations

Reports will score high mark if:

 The report is original, innovative and thoughtful.

 The preparation process shows critical reasoning.
 It demonstrates constructive engagement with the organization.
 Survey and research followed appropriate format and style.

Final Note

For ease and flexibility in teaching and learning two-ways communications are welcomed. This Course Kit is subject
to change even after the commencement of the course to ensure win-win phenomena. Any change(s) made to the
Course Kit will be communicated to students directly by course instructor.

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