UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
College of Business Administration
Manila Campus
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS LAW AND TAXATION (ACLAT)
UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT
Imploring the aid of Divine Providence, the University of the East dedicates itself to the service of youth, country and God,
and declares adherence to academic freedom, progressive instruction, creative scholarship, goodwill among nations and
constructive educational leadership.
Inspired and sustained by a deep sense of dedication and a compelling yearning for relevance, the University of the East
hereby declares as its goal and addresses itself to the development of a just, progressive and humane society.
UNIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT
As a private non-sectarian institution of higher learning, the University of the East commits itself to producing, through
relevant and affordable quality education, morally upright and competent leaders in various professions, imbued with a strong
sense of service to their fellowmen and their country.
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES
In pursuit of its vision, mission, the University will produce graduates:
1. Attuned to the constantly changing needs and challenges of the youth within the context of a proud nation, its enriched
culture in the global community.
2. Able to produce new knowledge gleaned from innovative research—the hallmark of an institution’s integrity and
dynamism.
3. Capable of rendering relevant and committed service to the community, the nation and the world.
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Manila
COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT:
The College of Business Administration commits itself to prepare the youth through relevant, responsive and ethical curricular programs
into morally upright, competent and well-rounded entrepreneurs, accountants, bankers, economists, business and finance managers.
COLLEGE VISION STATEMENT:
The College of Business Administration aims to be recognized as one of the top five producers of highly competent graduates who
possess the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that prepare them to compete on an even keel in both local and global workplace in the
21st century.
COLLEGE GOALS:
The College of Business Administration is committed to provide equal opportunities in quality business education with the UE mission and
our national aspiration, and geared towards global interdependence.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
A UE graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy should be able to:
1. Resolve business issues and problems, with global and strategic perspective using knowledge and technical proficiency in the
areas of financial accounting and reporting, cost accounting and management, accounting and control, as well as taxation and
accounting information systems;
2. Conduct accountancy research through independent studies of relevant literature and appropriate use of accounting theory and
methodologies;
3. Employ technology as a business tool in capturing financial and non-financial information, generating reports and making
decisions;
4. Apply knowledge and skills that will enable them to successfully respond to various types of assessments (including professional
licensure and certifications); and
5. Confidently maintain a commitment to good corporate citizenship, social responsibility and ethical practice in performing functions
as an accountant.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE EAST
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Manila Campus
COURSE SYLLABUS
CURRICULUM YEAR 2018
SCHOOL YEAR 2019 - 2020
Course Code
BSA 2203
Course Title
IT Application Tools in Business (with Laboratory)
Credit Units
Lecture
Course Code
Course Title
Pre-Requisite
3 units
BSA 1101
Fundamentals of Accounting 1&2
Course Description:
This course covers latest trends in software applications particularly used in accounting information systems. The emphasis of the
course is to offer an introduction to the following Microsoft products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Integration to Office Programs and the
World Wide Web. This course will acquaint students with the proper procedures to use a computer, interact with the Web, and create
documents, presentations, and worksheets suitable for coursework, professional purposes and personal use.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to:
1. Be able to apply the knowledge and the attitude and skills required in understanding the computer concepts, the proper
procedures to use the computer, interact with the Web, and create documents, presentations, and worksheets suitable for
coursework, professional purposes, and personal use.
2. Develop an exercise-oriented approach that allows learning by doing.
3. Discover the underlying functionality of Microsoft Office so that they can become more productive.
4. Analyze and apply Information technology to solve common business problems.
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
Week 1
3
Week 2
3
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
TOPICS
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. State the university and
college mission and vision
statements, college and
program objectives and
outcomes
2. Summarize the contents of the
syllabus and intended
learning.
3. Identify the requirements of
the course
Orientation on the University Mission and
Vision, College Goals and Objectives and
program goals, objectives and outcomes.
1. Understand how word
processors work.
2. Customize Word.
3. Use features that improve
readability
4. Check spelling and grammar.
5. Display a document in different
views
6. Prepare a document for
distribution.
7. Modify document properties
PART I. MICROSOFT WORD 2010
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Apply font attributes through
Font dialog box.
2. Control word wrap.
3. Set off paragraphs with tabs,
border, lists, and columns.
4. Apply paragraph formats.
5. Understand styles.
6. Create and modify styles.
7. Format a graphical object.
TOPIC 2 – DOCUMENT PRESENTATION
A. Text Formatting Features
B. Paragraph Formatting Features
C. Styles
D. Graphical Objects
Overview of the course
Leveling of expectations
Orientation on the requirements of the
course
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
 Orientation
 Discussion
 Sharing of
expectations
 Question and answer
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
TOPIC 1 – INTRODUCTION TO WORD
A. Introduction to Word Processing
B. Document Organization
C. Finalize a Document
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
8. Insert symbols into a
document.
Week 3
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Insert comments in a
document.
2. Track changes in a document.
3. Acknowledge a source.
4. Create and modify footnotes
and endnotes.
5. Insert a table of contents and
index.
6. Add other reference tables.
7. Create cross-references.
TOPIC 3 – COLLABORATION AND
RESEARCH
A. Document Revisions
B. Research Paper Basics
C. Research Paper Enhancements

Week 4
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Insert a table.
2. Format a table.
3. Sort and apply formulas to
table data.
4. Convert text to a table.
5. Select a main document.
6. Select or create recipients.
7. Insert merge fields.
8. Merge a main document and a
data source.
TOPIC 4 – DOCUMENT PRODUCTIVITY
A. Tables
B. Advanced Table Features
C. Mail Merge
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 5
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Use PowerPoint views.
2. Save a slide show.
3. Plan a presentation.
4. Assess presentation content.
5. Use slide layouts.
6. Apply themes.
PART II. MICROSOFT POWERPOINT 2010
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
TOPICS
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
Hands-on
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
 Hands-on
Exercises
TOPIC 5 – INTRODUCTION TO
POWERPOINT
A. Introduction to PowerPoint
B. Presentation Creation
C. Presentation Development
D. Navigation and Printing
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Week 6
3
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Review the presentation.
Insert media objects.
Add a table.
Use animations and
transitions.
Insert a header or footer.
Run and navigate a slide
show.
Print a PowerPoint.
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Create a presentation using
a template.
2. Modify a template.
3. Create a presentation in
Outline view.
4. Modify an outline structure.
5. Print an outline.
6. Import an outline.
7. Add existing content to a
presentation.
8. Use sections.
9. Examine slide show design
principles.
10. Modify a theme.
TOPICS
TOPIC 6 – PRESENTATION
DEVELOPMENT
A. Templates
B. Outlines
C. Data Imports
D. Design
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Week 7
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Create shapes.
2. Apply Quick Styles and
customize shapes.
3. Create SmartArt.
4. Modify SmartArt.
5. Create WordArt.
6. Modify WordArt.
7. Modify objects.
TOPIC 7 – PRESENTATION DESIGN
A. Shapes
B. SmartArt and WordArt
C. Object Manipulation
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
Week 8
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Insert a picture.
2. Transform a picture.
3. Use the Internet as a resource.
4. Add video.
5. Use Video Tools.
6. Add audio.
7. Change audio settings.
8. Create a Photo Album.
9. Set Photo Album options.
TOPIC 8 – POWERPOINT RICH MEDIA
TOOLS
A. Pictures
B. Video
C. Audio
D. Photo Albums
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 9
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Plan for effective workbook
and worksheet design.
2. Explore the Excel window.
3. Enter and edit cell data.
4. Use symbols and the order
of precedence.
5. Use Auto Fill.
6. Display cell formulas.
7. Manage worksheets.
8. Manage columns and rows.
9. Select, move, copy, and
paste.
10. Apply alignment and font
options.
11. Apply number formats.
12. Select page setup options.
13. Print a worksheet.
PART III. MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Use semi-selection to create
TOPIC 10 – FORMULAS AND FUNCTIONS
A. Formula Basics
B. Function Basics
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 10
3
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
8. Arrange objects.
TOPICS
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
TOPIC 9 – INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL
A. Introduction to Spreadsheets
B. Mathematics and Formulas
C. Workbook and Worksheet Management
D. Formatting
E. Page Setup and Printing
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Week 11
3
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
a formula.
Use relative, absolute, and
mixed cell references in
formulas.
Avoid circular references.
Insert a function.
Total values with the SUM
function.
Insert basic statistical
functions.
Use data functions.
Determine results with the IF
function.
Use lookup functions.
Calculate payments with the
PMT function.
Create and maintain range
names.
Use range names in
formulas.
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Decide which chart type to
create.
2. Create a chart.
3. Change the chart type.
4. Change the data source and
structure.
5. Apply a chart layout and a
chart style.
6. Move a chart.
7. Print charts.
8. Insert and customize a
sparkline.
9. Select and format chart
elements.
10. Customize chart labels.
11. Format the axes and
TOPICS
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
C. Logical, Lookup, and Financial Functions
D. Range Names
TOPIC 11 – CHARTS
A. Chart Basics
B. Chart Design
C. Chart Layout
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 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
Week 12
3
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
gridlines.
12. Add a trendline.
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Freeze rows and columns.
2. Print large datasets.
3. Understand table design.
4. Create a table.
5. Apply a table style.
6. Sort data.
7. Filter data.
8. Use structured references
and a total row.
9. Apply conditional formatting.
10. Create a new rule (in
conditional formatting).
11. Sort and filter using
conditional formatting.
TOPICS
TOPIC 12 – DATASETS AND TABLES
A. Large Datasets
B. Excel Tables
C. Table Manipulation and Aggregation
D. Conditional Formatting
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 13
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Group and ungroup data.
2. Subtotal data.
3. Create a PivotTable.
4. Change the values field.
5. Modify a PivotTable.
6. Sort, filter, and slice a
PivotTable.
7. Create a calculated field.
8. Format a PivotTable.
9. Create a PivotChart.
TOPIC 13 – SUBTOTALS, PIVOTTABLES,
AND PIVOTCHARTS
A. Outlines and Subtotals
B. PivotTable Basics
C. PivotTable Options
D. PivotTable Design and PivotCharts
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Week 14
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Create a one-variable data
table.
2. Create a two-variable data
table.
3. Identify an input value with
Goal Seek.
4. Use Scenario Manager.
5. Generate scenario summary
reports.
6. Load the Solver Add-In.
7. Optimize results with Solver.
TOPIC 14 – WHAT-IF ANALYSIS
A. One- and Two-Variable Data Tables
B. Goal Seek and Scenario Manager
C. Solver
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 15
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Use conditional math and
statistical functions.
2. Calculate relative standing
with statistical functions.
3. Create a nested logical
function.
4. Use MATCH and INDEX
lookup functions.
5. Use advanced filtering.
6. Manipulate data with
database functions.
7. Create a loan amortization
table.
8. Perform other financial
calculations.
TOPIC 15 – SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS
A. Math and Statistical Functions
B. Logical and Lookup Functions
C. Database Filtering and Functions
D. Financial Functions
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 16
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Work with grouped
worksheets.
2. Manage windows and
TOPIC 16 – MULTIPLE-SHEET
WORKBOOK MANAGEMENT; IMPORTS,
WEB QUERIES, AND XML
A. Multiple Worksheets
B. 3-D Formulas and Linked Workbooks
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
TOPICS
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TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
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ALLOTMENT
HOURS
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
workspaces.
Insert hyperlinks.
Insert a 3-D formula.
Link workbooks.
Audit formulas.
Set up a watch window.
Validate data.
Import data from external
sources.
Create a Web query.
Manage connections.
Convert text to columns.
Manipulate text with
functions.
Understand XML syntax.
Import XML data into Excel.
TOPICS
C.
D.
E.
F.
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
Formula Audits and Data Validation
External Data
Text Manipulation
XML
Week 17
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Customize Excel.
2. Change properties.
3. Share and merge
workbooks.
4. Insert comments.
5. Track changes.
6. Check for issues.
7. Protect a workbook.
8. Save a workbook in different
formats.
9. Send a workbook to others.
TOPIC 17 – COLLABORATION AND
WORKBOOK DISTRIBUTION
A. Customization and Personalization
B. Collaboration
C. Workbook Information
D. Workbook Distribution
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
Week 18
3
At the end of the lesson, the
learner will be able to:
1. Select a template.
2. Apply themes and
backgrounds.
3. Apply cell styles.
4. Create and use a template.
TOPIC 18 – TEMPLATES, STYLES, AND
MACROS
A. Templates, Themes, and Styles
B. Custom Templates and Workbooks
Protection
C. Macros
 Hands-on
Demonstration
 Hands-on
Exercises
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TIME
ALLOTMENT
HOURS
5.
6.
7.
8.
INTENDED LEARNING
OUTCOMES
Protect a cell, a worksheet,
and a workbook.
Create a macro.
Create macro buttons.
Set macro security.
TEACHING/LEARNING
ACTIVITIES
TOPICS
ASSESSMENT
TASKS
FINAL EXAMINATION
Grauer, R.T. (2011). Microsoft Office Word 2010. Introductory. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Grauer, R.T. (2011). Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010. Introductory. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Grauer, R.T. (2011). Microsoft Office Excel 2010. Comprehensive. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall.
Cable, S & Morrison, C. (2012). Microsoft Office 2010, advanced. Boston, Mass: Course Technology Cengage
Learning
Cram, C. M. (2012). Microsoft Office 2010: illustrated. Australia: Course Technology/Cengage Learning.
Books
E-Journal
Laptop
Computer
LCD
Projector
References
Learning Resources
Consultation Hours
1. Class Standing
a. Recitation
b Quizzes
d. Assignment/seatwork
d. Research work
As posted
Retention Policy
A student must garner a grade of at least 2.50 to be retained in the BS Accountancy program.
Course Requirement/s
2. Major examination
a. Preliminary
b. Mid-term
c. Finals
GRADING SYSTEM
PRELIM
Class Standing
Quizzes
Preliminary Exam
* PG – Prelim Grade
MIDTERM
20%
40%
40%
100%
Class Standing
Quizzes
Midterm Exam
TMG
* TMG – Tentative Midterm Grade
FINALS
20%
40%
40%
100%
1/3 of PG
+ 2/3 of TMG
Midterm Grade
* MG – Midterm Grade
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Class Standing
Quizzes
Final Exam
TFG
20%
40%
40%
100%
1/3 of MG
+ 2/3 of TFG
Final Grade
* TFG – Tentative Final Grade
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The 11-Point Grade System
1.00
98 - 100
1.25
95 – 97
1.50
92 – 94
1.75
89 – 91
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
86 – 88
83 – 85
80 – 82
77 – 79
75 – 76
70 – 74
Below 70
3.00
4.00
5.00
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Noted by:
Lindley Jan P. Mesina
Claudio C. Agsi
Veronica N. Elizalde
Faculty Member
Chairperson – ACLAT Department
Dean
I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from me as a student of
BSA 2203 during the ________ Semester of SY ____________________. I am fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the abovementioned requirements and expectations.
____________________________________
Printed name and signature of student
__________________
Date
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BSA 2203 during the ________ Semester of SY ____________________. I am fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the abovementioned requirements and expectations.
____________________________________
Printed name and signature of student
__________________
Date
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