COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY
DUMAGUETE CITY

COURSE SYLLABUS

ISB 11
(Information Systems for Business)

PREPARED BY:

Mrs. Myla Jean P. Sardan Mr. Larry Vincent C. Regencia Mrs. Luiza M. Macapanas
Faculty Chairperson Faculty
BCA Department BCA Department BCA Department

APPROVED BY:

Dr. Gloria G. Futalan, Llb.

Dean, College of Business Administration

1st Semester, SY 2019-2020

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT
To be the leading Christian Institution committed to total human development for the well-being of
society and environment.

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY MISSION

In this regard, the University will:
1. Infuse into the academic learning the Christian faith anchored on the gospel of Jesus Christ;
2. Provide an environment where Christian fellowship and relationship can be nurtured and
promoted;
3. Provide opportunities for growth and excellence in every dimension of the University life in
order to strengthen character, competence and faith;
4. Instill in all members of the University community an enlightened social consciousness and a
deep sense of justice and compassion; and
5. Promote unity among people and contribute to national development.

GOAL OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The College of business Administration aims to inculcate in the students the philosophy of service to
others nurtured by the ideals of Christian faith, as it prepares them for responsible leadership in
agriculture, commerce, industry and the government.

PHILOSOPHY OF CBA EDUCATION

“Service to others nurtured by the ideals of Christian Faith.”

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to information technology and applications. The course addresses
the computer proficiency requirement for future business professionals. Topics to be covered include
word processing, spreadsheet analysis and data management, business graphics and presentation
techniques. The course provides hands-on training on office productivity applications such as Microsoft
Office (MS Word, MS Excel, and Powerpoint) to expose students to different business applications of
computers and software and how they are applied to business environment. It also seeks to expose
students in understanding the business processes of a business enterprise from the start of the business
transaction down to the end process where they are exposed to multi-tiered level of user application
processing and data management. Exposure on how data is collected, stored and used by each student to
understand the appetite of the business enterprise on the level of information system it would like to
adapt.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
The main objective of the course is to let students apply office productivity tools in a business environment
efficiently and effectively. It aims also to enhance the students’ understanding and exposure to computer
and computing applications, as well as to equip them with adequate knowledge and required skills,
especially on the technical skills, to deal with, utilize and manipulate office operations hardware and
software applications.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, the student is expected to:

1. Describe and identify the types of computers and their brief history
2. Identify and discuss the functions of hardware and software
3. Explain how word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications are used in the business
industry.
4. Explore the features of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications to improve
efficiency and productivity of the enterprise.
5. Use word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications to develop reports for value;
6. Use business software to perform complete accounting cycle.
7. Use data mining software for data management.
8. Integrate the values of honesty, objectivity and integrity in the workplace;

PLACEMENT : 1st Semester PRE-REQUISITE: BUS SEC 11

TOTAL HOURS: 104 Hours TOTAL CREDITS: 3 Units

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TEXTBOOKS
No specific textbook.

REFERENCES:

METHODOLOGY
Interactive Lecture, Discussion, Practice Exercises, Video Presentations

BASIS FOR EVALUATION

1. Quizzes, assignments, chapter exams, mid-term examinations and final project
2. Class participation and involvement
3. Final Project Presentation and Defense
4. Attendance (only 11 excused or unexcused absences are allowed)

GRADING SYSTEM
MID-TERM GRADE
30% Average of chapter exams, including quizzes, attendance & assignments (average of
total quizzes and assignments is equal to one chapter exam)
40% Hands-on Exercises
30% Midterm Exam
100%
FINAL GRADE
30% Hands-on Activities,
20% Average chapter exams (average of total quizzes, attendance and assignments after
midterms is equal to one chapter exam)
20% Midterm grade
30% Final Project (50% defense & 50% project output)
100% Final Grade

Note: A grade of “2.0” is equivalent to 65% of any requirement

PROJECTS GUIDELINES WORK EFFORT AND SUBMISSION

 The projects should be done independently or by group of students in the class. General
discussion of the projects with others in the class is allowed,

CONTENTS TOPICS COVERED NO. OF HOURS

ORIENTATION 1.5 hours

 Silliman University’s Mission and Vision
 Syllabus
 College and Classroom Policies and Procedures
 MS Office Account Creation
 SOUL account creation

PART 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTERS

3 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Describe the nature of information technology and its evolution.
b. Describe the principles, practices and opportunities in an information technology
environment.
c. Discuss the importance of information technology in the modern age.
d. Describe and differentiate the different kinds of computers.
e. Discuss the history and development of computing and computing technology

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 f. Latest trends in information technology

2. Topics
Nature of Information Technology
Evolution of Information Technology
Functions, benefits and opportunities of Information Technology (including Data
Processing)
Kinds of computers
History and development of computing and computing technology
Latest trends in information technology

3. Evaluation
Quizbowl, Chapter Exam and Research Assignments

CHAPTER 2 – COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE 1.5 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Describe and differentiate the different parts of a computer system.
b. Describe the different hardware components of a computer system.
c. Have a working knowledge about the functions of different hardware
d. Describe and differentiate the two types of software
e. Identify some common icons representing the various software used globally

2. Topics
Parts of the Computer System
Basic hardware components and their functions
Two types of software
Examples and uses of the types of software

3. Evaluation
Chapter examination, Research assignment

PART 2. TYPING TUTOR

CHAPTER 3 – TYPING 1.5 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Learn the proper positioning of fingers on the keyboard
b. Do touch typing

2. Topics
a. Parts of the keyboard
b. Finger Placement for Computer Keyboard Typing

3. Evaluation
Hands on exercise: Accuracy and Speed Typing

PART 3. WORD PROCESSING

CHAPTER 4 - BASIC FEATURES OF WORD PROCESSING 12 hours

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 1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss and define the basic functions of Word Processing Programs
b. Have a working knowledge and practical experience about the basic commands of
MS-Word

2. Topics
Creating Files
Opening and saving documents/files
Formatting and editing of documents
Inserting pictures and graphics
Page Layout
Printing
Bullets and Numbering
Printing
Creating tables, columns and smart art
Using equations
Header, Footer, Page Numbers, Drop Cap
Spell and Grammar Check
Using bookmarks and hyperlinks

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, document outputs, Chapter Exam

4. Hands on Activities
Activity 1: Simple creation, editing, saving, formatting and printing of a document
Activitiy 2: Document Duplication: Using tables, columns, smart art, equations
Activity 3: Concept Paper (Simple Business plan) (Group work)

CHAPTER 5 - ADVANCED FEATURES OF WORD PROCESSING 12 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss and define the advanced functions of Word Processing Programs
c. Have a working knowledge and practical experience about the advanced commands
of MS-Word

2. Topics
1. References
2. Using citations, table of figures, table of authorities
3. Table of Contents
4. Mail Merge
5. Using Smart Lookup
6. Using Translate and Language
7. Adding comments
8. Tracking, accepting and rejecting changes
9. Restrict Editing

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, document outputs, Chapter Exams

4. Hands on Activities

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CHAPTER 6 – BASIC EXCEL FEATURES 12 hours
1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss and define the basic functions of Spreadsheet Programs
b. Have a working knowledge and practical experience about the basic commands of MS
- Excel

2. Topics
1. Data Entry
2. Formatting
3. Arithmetic calculations, data manipulation
4. Formulas and Excel functions
5. Saving and printing of worksheets
6. Review

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, document outputs, Chapter Exams

4. Hands on Activities
Activity 1: Employee Profile
Activity 2: Salary Computation

CHAPTER 7 – ADVANCE EXCEL FEATURES 18 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss and define the advanced functions of Excel Spreadsheet Programs
b. Have a working knowledge and practical experience about the basic commands of
MS-Excel

2. Topics
1. Charting
2. PivotTables
3. Macros
4. Protected worksheets
5. Solver
6. Review

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, document outputs, Chapter Exams

4. Hands on Activities

CHAPTER 8 – PRESENTATION USING POWERPOINT 12 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss and define the basic and advanced functions of MS Powerpoint
b. Have a working knowledge and practical experience about the basic and advanced
commands of MS-Powerpoint
c. Create presentations using the features of MS Powerpoint

2. Topics
1. Creating and designing slides
2. Inserting pictures, text, smart art, shapes

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 3. Inserting audio, video
4. Adding transitions and animations
5. Screen recording
6. Setting up a slideshow
7. Storyboarding

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, presentation of work

4. Hands on Activities
Activity 1: Creating a marketing slideshow
Activity 2: Creating a mini-tutorial vlog

CHAPTER 9 – POINT OF SALE SYSTEM, APPLICATION PROCESSING AND DATA MANAGEMENT

12 hours
1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Define and discuss the basic concepts of databases
b. Describe and discuss the functions and importance of ERD
c. Use ERD in designing databases
d. Apply the steps in normalization
e. Discuss the importance and usage of data processing
f. Apply the steps in data processing
g. Analyze data using Excel

2. Topics
1. Introduction to Databases
2. The importance of ERD
3. Normalization steps
4. Data processing (extract, transform and load)
5. Data analysis using Excel
6. Review

3. Evaluation
Hands on activities, presentation of work

4. Hands on Activities

CHAPTER 10 – DATA MINING 18 hours

1. Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, the students should be able to:
a. Discuss the importance and usage of data mining
b. Discuss the basics concepts of data mining
c. Generate reports using Excel

2. Topics
1. Data mining basics
2. Analyzing POS data
3. Report generation using Excel
4. Review

3. Evaluation

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 Hands on activities, presentation of work

4. Hands on Activities

SUMMARY

DESCRIPTION NO OF HOURS

Orientation 1.5
Chapter 1 – Introduction and History of Information Technology and Computers 3
Chapter 2 – Computer Hardware and Software 1.5
Chapter 3 – Typing Tutor 1.5
Chapter 4 – Basic Features of Word Processing 6
Chapter 5 – Advanced Features of Word Processing 12
Chapter 6 – Basic Excel Features 12
Chapter 7 – Advance Excel Features 18
Chapter 8 – Presentation using Powerpoint 10.5
Chapter 9 – Point of Sale System, Application Processing and Data Management 12
Chapter 10 – Data Mining 18
Examinations 8
TOTAL HOURS 104 hours