Effective Utilization of Spreadsheet Computation (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

In the course, you should first complete the first tasks and then so-called final assignments. Tasks are done at your own pace.

Objective

The object of the course
Once you have completed the course, you have the essential information on the possibilities and benefits of spreadsheet computation related to your field of studies.

Course competencies
Business competence
Profitability Competence​

The learning objectives of the course
After this course, you will know the advanced features of the spreadsheet computation and you will be able to take advantage of them in studying and working life.

Content

Spreadsheet computation: editing features, checking formulas, using printing range, references in tables and between them, functions facilitating calculation, sorting functions of large tables, macros, Pivot

Location and time

Summer course 24.5.2021 - 31.8.2021, online-course (Moodle).

Materials

General learning material can be found in Microsoft Office tutorials.

Teaching methods

Assignments and Learning tasks are in an online learning environment (Moodle). Feedback of the assignments and tasks is given as comments in the online learning environment.

Employer connections

You can do the assignments in practical training or to your workplace.

Exam schedules

Course ends 31.7.2021

Completion alternatives

Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience: Accreditation, Recognition of informal learning, Studification
More information in the degree regulations and the study guide

Student workload

Online studies and tasks 135 h:

Reading materials 30 h
Learning tasks 55 h
Assignments 50 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You recognize the principles of effective working with a spreadsheet program and you can use the tools with instruct.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the main principles of the advanced features of the spreadsheet, and you can use your skills in different kind of situations independently.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You understand the possibilities of using the spreadsheet program as an effective tool. You can apply your skills in different kind of situations.

Very good 4
You master possibilities for using the spreadsheet program as an effective personal tool. You know how to apply your skills to different spreadsheet computing situations. You can justify your choices and decisions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You have the critical knowledge of the spreadsheet program, and you can apply your skills in developing new innovative applications in work.
You justify your choices and decisions.

Qualifications

Basics of Spreadheets computation

Further information

Feedback of the assignments and tasks is given as comments in the online learning environment.