University of Luzon

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY
Dagupan City

Syllabus in
IT APPLICATION TOOLS IN BUSINESS
SY 2019-2020

Course Code : IT21

Credit : 3 units
Prerequisites : None
Time Allotment : 54 Hours (including quizzes and periodic examinations)

I. Course Description:

This IT application tools in business course is primarily concerned in introducing business supporting tools/software’s to the students. The objective is to develop a working knowledge
of the basic principles and impact of technology in a working environment. It covers a comprehensive approach on how to use office productivity software’s and an accounting information
system. It provides the students with knowledge of the Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the SAP Business One.

II. Institutional Philosophy – Vision – Mission & Program Objectives

To be a world-class university that provides leadership and excellence in education for total purpose-driven human development.

Guided by the founder’s philosophy of “Perecias y Valias” the University of Luzon, as a center of higher learning, will provide quality education for the development of competent,
productive and principled professionals and entrepreneurs through balanced and technology-enhanced curricular programs, relevant research, and responsive community extension services.

In order to develop competent, productive and principled CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, the College of Accountancy of endeavors:

1. To provide quality accountancy education necessary to pass the CPA licensure examination;
2. To provide trainings to students that will develop their skills and improve their employability and to give them opportunity to apply their acquired accountancy education;
3. To inculcate the values of integrity and objectivity and develop proper disciplines in solving business problems;
4. To actively involve students and faculty members in research activities relevant to accountancy education; and
5. To encourage participation and provide opportunities for community extension service among its faculty, staff, and students.
III. General Course Objectives:

At completion of this course, the student should be able to:

a. Determine the impact of Information Technology in Business;

b. Use and operate office productivity tools/softwares; and
c. Use an accounting information system for process and record handling of business operations.

IV. Course Outline:

Time Learning Assessment/

Learning Objectives/Outcomes Topics/Subject Matter Allotmen Strategy Evaluation
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At completion of this topic, students should be I. Technology in Society 3 Hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Effects of Technology Question & Quizzes
 Analyze cultural, social, economic, B. Impact of Technology Answer,
environmental, and political effects and C. Types of Business Softwares Discussion,
trends of technology to assess emerging
technologies and forecast innovations.
 Recognize the influence of digital media
on audiences
 Identify factors that affect technology
 Enumerate common business support
software’s

At completion of this topic, students should be II. Introduction to office productivity 2 Hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: softwares (Word) Demonstration Seat works,
 Launch Word and navigate the editing A. Launch Word and navigate the Hands on
screen. editing screen activities
 Create and edit a Word document. B. Edit a document
 Use the proofing tools. C. Save a document
 D. Preview and print a document.
E. Create and edit a Word document
F. Apply character formatting
G. Check spelling and grammar
H. Use synonyms and the thesaurus to
replace words.
I. Use the AutoCorrect tool.
J. Applying document encryption

At completion of this topic, students should be III. Formatting paragraphs. 2 Hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Bullets, numbering, borders, and Demonstration Seat works,
 Insert Headers and Footers shading. Hands on
 Insert Bullets and Item Numbering activities,
B. Paragraph spacing.
Examinations
 Apply character formatting and C. Align and indent paragraphs.
themes. D. Headers and footers.
 Format paragraphs E. Paragraph styles.
F. Create outlines.

At completion of this topic, students should be IV. Work with columns, pictures, 3 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: diagrams, and charts. Demonstration Seat works,
 Create data tables A. Insert Tables , Hands on Hands on
 Format picture insertion Discussion activities
B. Insert pictures
 Make use of graphical presentation of C. Create diagrams.
data D. Create and modify a data
 Use and Modify different charting chart.
tools

At completion of this topic, students should be V. Getting stated with Microsoft Excel 2 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Microsoft Excel Interface Demonstration Seat works,
 Navigate the Excel user interface. B. Spreadsheets, worksheets, , Hands on Hands on
 Use Excel commands. Discussion activities
and workbooks
 Create and save a basic workbook. C. Cell and Ranges
 Enter cell data. D. Cell and Range References
 E. Autofill Feature
At completion of this topic, students should be VI. Modifying Worksheets 1 hour Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Insert and Delete Options Demonstration Seat works,
 Insert, delete, and adjust cells, columns, B. Hide and Unhide Commands , Hands on Hands on
and rows. Discussion activities
C. Find and Replace Command
 Search for and replace data.
D. Proofing Tools
 Check the spelling in a worksheet.

At completion of this topic, students should be VII. Performing Calculations with 2 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: Microsoft Excel Demonstration Seat works,
 Create worksheet formulas. A. Create worksheet formulas , Hands on Hands on
 Insert functions. Discussion activities
B. Elements of Excel Formulas
 Reuse formulas and functions C. Common mathematical and
reference operators
D. Excel Functions
E. Excel Errors
F. Connecting Worksheets
At completion of this topic, students should be VIII. Data Handling 4 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Sorting & Filtering Demonstration Seat works,
 Sort data from Existing Records B. Working with Dates and Times , Hands on Hands on
 Format Data and Time Discussion activities,
C. Lookup & Reference
Examinations
 Use logical functions D. Logical Functions

At completion of this topic, students should be IX. Formatting Worksheet 2 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Text and Number Format Demonstration Seat works,
 Apply text formats. Categories , Hands on Hands on
 Apply number formats. Discussion activities,
B. Merge and Center Options
 Align cell contents. Examinations
C. Cell Styles
 Apply styles and themes.
D. Conditional Formatting
 Apply basic conditional formatting.
E. Templates
 Create and use templates.

At completion of this topic, students should be X. Managing Workbooks 2 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: Demonstration Seat works,
 Manage worksheets. A. Custom Views , Hands on Hands on
 Manage workbook and worksheet views. B. Split Command Discussion activities,
Examinations
 Manage workbook properties C. Freeze Panes Options
 Insert graphical charts D. Using charting tools

At completion of this topic, students should be XI. Introduction to Accounting 6 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: Information Systems Question & Quizzes
 Explain what an accounting information A. The Information Answer,
system (AIS) is and describe the basic Discussion,
Environment
functions it performs. B. Internal and External Flows
 Discuss why studying the design and of Information
management of an AIS is important. C. Accounting Information
 Explain the role played by the AIS in a D. What Is An AIS
company’s value chain and discuss ways E. Information Technology
that the AIS can add value to a business and Corporate Strategy
F. Ten Most Important
Activities Performed By
Accountants
G. Factors Influencing
Design of the AIS
H. The Value Chain
I. The Supply Chain

At completion of this topic, students should be XII. Introduction to SAP Business One 25 hours Lecture, Assignments,
able to: A. Overview of SAP Business Demonstration Seat works,
 Define the SAP Business One as an AIS One , Hands on Hands on
 Identify and navigate the user interface of Discussion activities,
B. User interface of SAP
SAP Business One Examinations
Business One
 Use SAP Business One Modules
C. User Management
 Create a user and super user accounts
D. Business Partners Module
 Assign authorizations in users
  Discuss what is a Master Data E. Inventory Management
 Search, Create, and Edit Item Master F. Purchasing A/P
Data G. Sales A/R
 Search, Create, and Edit Business Partner H. Chart of Accounts
Master Data I. Journal Entries
 Perform Purchasing Transactions
J. Relationship Map
 Perform Sales Transactions
 Manage Financial Accounts
 Trace journal entries in every transactions
 Use Relationship Map for Audit Trail

1. Attendance – at least 80% of the total time allotment.

2. This course is scheduled on a MWF, TTH basis or every Saturday.
3. Ten (10) quizzes, Two (2) Case Study, One (1) Hands-on Demonstration Recitation
4. Periodic examinations: Preliminary, Midterm, Semi-final, Final (dates are as per institutional schedule or departmental examination schedule)
5. Other relevant course requirement.

V. Grading System:
A. Grading Method: Cumulative Method
B. Grading Period: Mid – term and Final
C. Grade Computation:

(4)CS + (2)ME + PE (4)CS + (2)FE + SF (2)TFG + MTG

MTG = TFG = FINAL GRADE =
7 7 3
CS – Class Standing PE – Prelim Exam ME – Midterm Exam SF –Semi Final Exam FE – Final Exam

Components and scope of class standing and periodic examinations:

Class Standing - Assignments, Seat works and Quizzes Semifinal examination - I-VIII(20-40 items)
Prelim examination - I, II,III (20-30 items) Final examination - I to XVI( (30-50 items)
(departmental)
Midterm - I, II, III,IV,V(30-40 items)
examination
Periodic examinations shall be allotted 1 to 2 hours per examination.
VI. Textbook

VII. References:
1. Microsoft Office Word by Frandsen, T. L., 2007 Edition
2. Word 2019 For Dummies Book by Dan Gookin , 2019 Edition
3. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint: Just for Beginners Book by Dorothy House, 2015
4. SAP Business One Documentation, Fastrack IT Academy, 2018

Prepared by:

Mr. Sunny Luigi F. Prado, MIT

Approved by:

PROF. RENANTE D. BALOCATING, CPA

Dean