ESF:BPM_EMTK Economic modeling - Course Information

BPM_EMTK Economic modeling in spreadsheet

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

Ing. Pavel Lasák (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Ing. Pavel Lasák
Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Lenka Hráčková
Supplier department: Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – Faculty of Economics and Administration

Timetable of Seminar Groups

BPM_EMTK/01: Tue 16:00–17:50 VT204, P. Lasák
BPM_EMTK/02: Mon 8:00–9:50 VT204, P. Lasák
BPM_EMTK/03: Mon 18:00–19:50 VT202, P. Lasák

Prerequisites

It is assumed the students have basic knowledge of the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Program.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100

Course objectives

At present it is inconceivable for an economic university graduate not to be able to solve basic problems of economical analysis by means of the Spreadsheet Program. Regardless of the study branch, a student must be able to manage the basic forms of formalisation and analysis of economical problems. Students will become acquainted with basic principles and methods in the course Economic Modeling in Spreadsheet Program. Drawing on their knowledge obtained in courses they attended during previous semesters (terms), they will learn to create simple economical models, to interpret their results, and to use them for subsequent analysis.
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand basic principles of creating economic models, their meaning and their utilization,
- apply deeper knowledge of Spreadsheet, the benefits of working with it and its further uses,
- create own functions with the simple basics of VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) language.

Learning outcomes

Working with Excel

Syllabus

• 1. Basic terms in MS Excel, harmonization of basic knowledge and notions, fundamental rules for model creating, styles and their utilization.
• 2. A budget – the simplest model. Using of “Search solution” tool.
• 3. Scenarios, dependence of formulas, time and date functions.
• 4. Decision, IF, SUMIF, COUNTIF function. Contingent format, user input check.
• 5. Calculation of future values, investment values and pay interest. Graphs, their types and utilization.
• 6. Matrices and work with them. Calculations of simple trends, their setting.
• 7. Data searching, forms and verifying. Search and aggregate function.
• 8. Summaries. Contingent tables and graphs, their applications and settings.
• 9. Introduction to VBA, macros, macro recording, reason of using.
• 10. Task solving by means of VBA, simple VBA own function creating.
• 11. Summary of advanced task solving in VBA, control programme structure (branches and cycles).

Literature

recommended literature
• BROŽ, Milan. Microsoft Excel pro manažery a ekonomy. 4., aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Computer Press. 430 s. ISBN 8025113078. 2006. info
• BROŽ, Milan. Microsoft Excel pro manažery a ekonomy pro verze 2000, 2002 a 2003. Vyd. 1. Brno: CP Books. 424 s. ISBN 8025104990. 2005. info
• URBÁNEK, Tomáš and Jaroslav ŠKÁRKA. Microsoft Excel 97 pro vědce a inženýry. Vyd. 1. Praha: Computer Press. xiv, 434. ISBN 8072260995. 1998. info

Teaching methods

The lessons take place in a computer classroom, in the form of seminars.

Assessment methods

The course is concluded by classified credit based on creating and defending a seminar work.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Předpokládá se základní znalost práce s tabulkovým kalkulátorem.

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