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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 26-6-2023 7-7-2023 C
Level Introductory
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
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHOD(S) USED IN THIS COURSE IS WITH RESERVATION. A RE-EMERGENCE OF THE CORONAVIRUS AND NEW COUNTERMEASURES BY THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT MIGHT FORCE COORDINATORS TO CHANGE THE TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS USED. THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEACHING/ASSESSMENT METHOD(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE COURSE SYLLABUS.

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
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) PBL / Lecture / Assignment / Groupwork / Skills
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Attendance / Assignment
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
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