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Teaching Spreadsheet Software in Business School

This presentation showcases the vital role of spreadsheet software, specifically MS Excel, in business education. Led by Dr. Lei Li and Dr. Philip Bryant, the session covers applications in key courses such as MISM 2115 and BUSA 3115, emphasizing hands-on learning. Students will explore concepts like formulas, data analysis, and collaborative workbook management through engaging, real-world examples. The approach focuses on humanizing Excel and making it interesting, ensuring students are well-equipped for business decision-making challenges using powerful analytical tools.

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Teaching Spreadsheet Software in Business School

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  1. Teaching Spreadsheet Software in Business School Presented by Dr. Lei Li Dr. Philip Bryant

  2. Introduction • Spreadsheet Software – MS Excel • Applications in Business • Courses Use MS Excel as Main Tool • MISM 2115 – Technological Applications in Business Decision Making • BUSA 3115 – Quantitative Analysis for Business I

  3. MISM 2115 - What are Taught • Formulas & Functions • Charts • Data Tables • Pivot Tables & Pivot Charts • What-If Analysis • Workbook Management & Collaboration • Imports and Web Queries

  4. MISM 2115 – My Experience • Learn by Doing • Pick a Good Textbook • Use Live Examples, not PowerPoint • Humanize Excel • Fill Handle • Make it Interesting • Functions, Absolute Reference

  5. BUSA 3115 (“Quant I”) • Excel is used in class as an aid in problem solving • Data sets are worked through in class and forwarded to the students to work through outside of class to reinforce the concepts.

  6. BUSA 3115 -- Using Excel for Multiple Regression Analysis • An Example • Gold (x1) • Silver (x2) • Dow (y)

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