The document provides an introduction to the Business IT & Applications subject. It outlines that the subject aims to equip students with skills in office automation applications, data visualization tools, and data analytics to support business decision-making and management. Assessment is comprised of two projects - a spreadsheet project worth 35% and a data analytics project worth 35% - as well as laboratory assignments and online class participation. Key due dates are provided for the projects and weekly assignments.

1. Business IT & Applications
Lesson 01
Introduction

2. BITA: Subject Aims
& What You Will Learn
Business IT & Applications
The subject aims to equip the students with the skills and knowledge
to:
• demonstrate the usage of essential office automation applications
to analyse, present information and facilitate business decision-
making.
• apply features of data visualisation tools to support business
management.
• describe the fundamentals and trends of data analytics and
computer applications.

3. Subject Assessment
Assessment Weightage
Continuous Assessment
 Projects 70%
 Spreadsheet Project 35%
 Data Analytics Project 35%
 Laboratory Assignments 20%
 Online Class Participation 10%
100%
Business IT & Applications

4. Important Dates
E-Learning Weeks
Refer to your schedule
Project Due Date
Week 12 Excel Project due - 13 Jul 2020 - 35%
Week 19 Data Analytics Project due - 1 Sept 2020 –
35%
Weekly Assignments (refer to LMS weekly folder)