School of Business International University, VNU-HCMC

Business Computing Skills

Introduction to Business Computing Skills – Course ID: BA120IU

Ho Chi Minh City, Fall 2018 1/10

Business Computing Skills International University, VNU-HCMC

Ngoc Truong Minh Nguyen, PhD

2011, Paris VI (UPMC), France
School of Electrical Engineering

Instructor’s Information
E-mail: nntminh@hcmiu.edu.vn / ngoctruongminh.nguyen@gmail.com
Work Phone: (+84-28) 3724 4270 – Ext.: 3730
Office Location: Room A1.106 – Office of Youth Union (OYU)
Room A2.206 – School of Electrical Engineering (SEE)
Office Hours: Monday 13:30 – 15:30
Thursday 13:30 – 15:30

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Course Information

This course aims to provide thorough instructions on up-to-date coverage

of the essential role of Information Technologies in providing a platform for
business, commerce, and collaboration processes among all business
stakeholders in today’s networked enterprises and global markets.
In addition, the course uses commercial software to understand the
business functions of computers and develop personal competency in practical
application of computers in business.
Also, this course provides specific knowledge and advanced capabilities in
various skills necessary for effective performance in business classes and the
business world with an introduction to a minimum of two software packages
used in an office.

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Course Contents

MS Access
Information
MS Excel
Systems in Business
Operations ? Computer
Structure ?

MS Word
(optional)

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Course Goals

After completing the course, (business) students should be able to:

Understand about the Information Technology (IT) (in particular,

computer terminology, hardware, and software related to the business
environment)

Apply business productivity software applications and professional

behavior in computing to develop technical computer based skills needed to
prepare documents, presentations, and spreadsheets using Microsoft’s Office
Suite Software (focusing on MS Access and MS Excel),

Use filing and schedule management skills to support management and

supervisors.

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Course schedule

1.Information Systems 2 days

2.Computer Hardware and Software 1 day
3.MS Access 4 days
4.Midterm Exam (included) 1 day
5.MS Excel 7 days
6.Final Exam (excluded) 1 day

15 days Total:

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Grading Policies

Midterm Exam 30% 

Assignment/Quizzes 30% 

Final Exam 40% 

100% Total

Attend at least 80% lectures (max. 2 lectures off)

Each lecture attended = 1 bonus point in Midterm/Final

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Assignments/Quizzes

1 Quiz on Information Systems (on-class) (weighted 2)

1 Quiz on Computer Hardware and Software (on-class) (weighted 2)

1 Quiz on MS Access (MCQs on-class) (weighted 2)

1 Quiz on MS Excel (MCQs on-class) (weighted 2)

6 Assignment/Practical Exercises … (on-class) (weighted 1)

10 score columns Total:

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ANY QUESTIONS ?

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