2. Facilitate hands-oil experience so as to enable the participants get over the hesitation of using the machine for text processing and data processing.

4. Data QuestCOURSE OUTLINE<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.<br />SessionTopics<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.<br />1&2.Introduction to Computers<br />Use of Computers in Business <br />Elements of Computer System Set-up<br />3&4.Application of Computers in Business - A Case Study <br />Basics of Data Processing Systems<br />Data Processing Systems - A Discussion<br />5.Indian Computing Environment - A Discussion<br />*6.Components of a Computer System <br />Secondary Storage Devices <br />Generations of Computers <br />Generations of Computer Languages <br />Input-Output Devices<br />*7.Introduction to PCs and DOS/Windows - XP<br />*8&9.Popular PC-Software Packages - An Introduction <br />Computer Software Systems<br />Types of Software Systems<br />*10.Text Processing Software <br />Use of MS- Word in Business <br />Mailmerge Commands<br />*11.Introduction to MS- Excel<br />Creation of spreadsheet application <br />Examples of use of Spreadsheet Software <br />Range, Formulas and Functions<br />Data Base & Functions<br />12.Modes of Data Processing <br />Software Development Process <br />File Design & Report Design<br />*13.Graphics on Spreadsheet<br />Problems on Spreadsheet & Graphics <br />Exercises: Grade Processing<br />14.Financial Planning thru Spreadsheet - A Case <br />Balance Sheet Analysis<br />Break Even Analysis<br />15.Data Files- Types/Organizations <br />Master & Transaction File <br />Data Base Management Systems <br />Integration of Applications<br />16.Basics of Data Processing <br />Data Hierarchy & Data Files <br />EXamples of File Structures<br />17.Program Development Cycle <br />Flow Charting<br />Flow Charting Exercises<br />*18. Introduction to a Micro Data Base-Access<br />File/Table Design for a Case in Data Base-MS-Access<br />19.Programming Concepts <br />Exercises on Programming<br />20.Development of Master & Transaction Files <br />Use of Files in Programming<br />*21&22MS-Access - Data Base<br />23.A Case in Financial Management<br />24.A Case in Marketing Management<br />25.A Case in HRD Management, etc.<br />*26.Graphics on PCs <br />MS-Powerpoint - Introduction <br />Creating a PP Presentation<br />*27.Data Communications<br />Networking - LAN & WANs<br />Latest Trends in Information Technology <br />Information Technology & Information Systems<br />28.Review of the Module<br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------.<br />FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES, DELHI -110007 <br />108: COMPUTERS IN MANAGEMENT-MBA(PT)<br />by : Dr.M.L.Singla<br />Internal Assessment Evaluation<br />1.Classroom Exercises:<br />Primarily to evaluate the Class-room Participation as well as the hands-on practice on various software systems as prescribed in the class from time to time.<br />2.Term Paper (Individual) : Last Date: 12.02.2010<br />On a particular subject related to Computer Technology and/or its Applications in the business organizations. The term paper should be a commentary based on review of 45 articles related to the subject chosen. The length of the term paper should not exceed 5-6 pages neatly typed out on MS-Word or equivalent text processing software. A bibliographic list of all the articles use should be given. Copying of language from the articles should be avoided.<br />3.Field Assignment: Last Date: 19.03.2010<br />On a particular organization in business (profit or non-profit), the participant should study the operations of the organization. The IT function should be studied and evaluated on the following aspects:-<br />* hardware platform(s) * software platform( s)<br />* manpower deployed * documentation<br />* networking and * important data bases<br />* budgets for IT* Internet/Intranet applications<br />A report (15-20 meaningful pages) to be prepared and submitted to the instructor. Name and roll number of the participant to be clearly indicated. The name(s) and contact (Address/Telephone/Fax/E-mail) of the IT Head in the organization to be mentioned on the cover of the report.<br />The assignment to be concluded with a presentation/personal interaction with the instructor.<br />(No request for extension of the last date shall be entertained please)<br />