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Course title Spreadsheets
Course code EBS2039
ECTS credits 4,0
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
6 23-6-2025 6-7-2025 C
Level Introductory/Intermediate
Coordinator Marc van Ekert
For more information: m.vanekert@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
get reacquainted with basic MS-Excel functions and apply them to every day business problems
- learn how to use the advanced functions of MS-Excel to solve every day business problems
Description
In this skills training the application of spreadsheets models on examples of business problems will be the main issue. Spreadsheets programs provide end-users with an easy to use facility for solving all kinds of problems in the business domain, e.g. accounting tasks, production planning and so forth. The focus in this skills training will be on using the 'built-in' functionality of spread-sheet packages to solve every day business problems.

Note: information about examination methods:
- Assignments during this skill
- Final assignment at the end of the course
Literature
compendium
Prerequisites
This course is in transition for the bachelor Fiscal Economics.
See the Bachelor Education and Examination Regulations for more information.

The following rule applies to bachelor Fiscal Economics students.
TRANSITIONAL REGULATION (EBS2039):
The bachelor Fiscal Economics has been discontinued.

There will be repeat education for year 1 and year 2 courses up to and including academic year 2025-2026 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2026-2027. For year 3 courses there will be repeat education up to and including 2026-2027 and exam-only up to and including academic year 2027-2028.

Whether a course is in transition, cancelled, or replaced may depend on the cohort you are in. Sometimes there are additional criteria. It is therefore very important to carefully read the EER and any addendum so you can apply the rules to your individual situation.


PREREQUISITES:
None, the course can be attended by anyone who has an interest in spreadsheets. No prior knowledge of MS-Excel is necessary.
An advanced level of English.
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Lecture / Assignment / Groupwork / Skills / Coaching
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Attendance / Assignment / Take home exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Economics Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Economics and Management of Information Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - International Business Economics Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
Bachelor Fiscal Economics Transitional Regulation
Bachelor International Business Year 2 Elective Skill(s)
SBE Exchange Bachelor Bachelor Exchange Skills
SBE Exchange Master Bachelor Exchange Skills
SBE Non Degree Courses Bachelor Skills