BPM_EMTK Economic modeling in spreadsheet

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Ing. Pavel Lasák (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Maria Králová, Ph.D.
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: Mon 11:05–12:45 VT203, P. Lasák
BPM_EMTK/02: Mon 9:20–11:00 VT203, P. Lasák
BPM_EMTK/03: Mon 7:40–9:15 VT105, P. Lasák
BPM_EMTK/04: Mon 16:20–17:55 VT203, 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 120 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/120, only registered: 0/120, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/120
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.
Syllabus
  • 1. Basic terms in MS Excel, harmonization of basic knowledge and notions, fundamental rules for model creating. References A1 R1C1. Defined names.
  • 2. Decision, IF, A, OR, SUMIF(S), COUNT, COUNTIF(S) function. Contingent format.
  • 3. Date and Time function TODAY, DAY. Text function LEN. Mathematical functions SUBTOTAL. Array.
  • 4. Graphs, their types and utilization. Elements of the chart. Creating, editing graphs, template.
  • 5. Financial function. Calculation of the future value of investments and interest. Family budget.
  • 6. Statistical functions (AVERAGE, MEDIAN, STDEVP, ...) Calculations of simple trends, their setting.
  • 7. Search and aggregate functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX, MATCH, OFFSET). Information function.
  • 8. PivotTable and chart its use and settings. Summaries. Scenarios. Using of “Search solution” tool.
  • 9. Dashboards - Data modification, cleaning. Search Errors. Printing. Checking user input. Data validation. Lock.
  • 10. Introduction to VBA, macros, macro recording, reason of using. 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). Events, Methods Collection.
  • 12. Final project, consulting.
  • 13. Check final project
Literature
  • BROŽ, Milan. Microsoft Excel pro manažery a ekonomy. 4., aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 2006, 430 s. ISBN 8025113078. info
  • BROŽ, Milan. Microsoft Excel pro manažery a ekonomy pro verze 2000, 2002 a 2003. Vyd. 1. Brno: CP Books, 2005, 424 s. ISBN 8025104990. info
  • URBÁNEK, Tomáš and Jaroslav ŠKÁRKA. Microsoft Excel 97 pro vědce a inženýry. Vyd. 1. Praha: Computer Press, 1998, xiv, 434. ISBN 8072260995. info
Teaching methods
The lessons take place in a computer classroom, in the form of seminars.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded by graded 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.
Information about innovation of course.
This course has been innovated under the project "Inovace studia ekonomických disciplín v souladu s požadavky znalostní ekonomiky (CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0227)" which is cofinanced by the European Social Fond and the national budget of the Czech Republic.

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