- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
The main focus of this course is to develop data analytic skills and demonstrate the ability to manage and present complex data to effectively support business decisions. Students will develop a sound methodology to build "what if" spreadsheet models to assess various business cases. Throughout the course, students will work on business cases in which the design of the spreadsheet is of paramount importance. This course covers advanced Excel formulas, concepts, and applications using larger and more professional worksheets and focusses on the data modeling approach using MS Excel. Topics include built-in functions, charts, transferring data across applications, and using the built-in tools including Pivot Tables, Sparklines, Slicers, and Power Pivots.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$641.50 - $682.36 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Winter 2024
Below is one offering of BSYS 2051 for the Winter 2024 term.
CRN 79495
Duration
Tue Mar 05 - Thu Apr 11 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 79495
- Domestic fees $641.50International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Mar 05 - Apr 11 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Ed Bosman
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$641.50
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This is a synchronous online course and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are four offerings of BSYS 2051 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 66183
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 66183
- Domestic fees $682.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 08 - Jun 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
May 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Jun 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Instructor
Denise Calvert
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$682.36
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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The course is paced with weekly assignment deadlines and scheduled dates for the midterm and final exams. Please note that the exams are written in person at the Burnaby campus. The midterm exam will be on Tue May 14 1830-2030 and the Final exam will be on Tues June 25 1830-2030. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions are recommended to derive full benefit from the course. Students are expected to be familiar with business math concepts as covered in OPMT 1110 Business Mathematics, or an equivalent course. Students must submit e-mail address when registering.
Status
CRN 57661
Duration
Wed Apr 10 - Wed Jun 26 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 57661
- Domestic fees $668.61International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 10 - Jun 26 | Wed | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 374 |
Instructor
Kaitlyn Minatozaki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$668.61
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
Seats Available
3 seats remaining as of Thu March 28, 2024 at 5:44 pm (PDT). Availability may change at any time.
CRN 59674
Duration
Tue Jul 09 - Thu Aug 15 (6 weeks)
- 6 weeks
- CRN 59674
- Domestic fees $682.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Jul 09 - Aug 15 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 324 |
Instructor
Dave Lazenby
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$682.36
Important information
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 58573
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Tue Jun 25 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 58573
- Domestic fees $682.36International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Apr 08 - Jun 25 | N/A | N/A | Online |
May 14 | Tue | 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321 |
Jun 25 | Tue | 18:30 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 321 |
Instructor
Denise Calvert
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$682.36
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
The course is paced with weekly assignment deadlines and scheduled dates for the midterm and final exams. Please note that the exams are written in person at the Burnaby campus. The midterm exam will be on Tue May 14 1830-2030 and the Final exam will be on Tues June 25 1830-2030. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions are recommended to derive full benefit from the course. Students are expected to be familiar with business math concepts as covered in OPMT 1110 Business Mathematics, or an equivalent course. Students must submit e-mail address when registering.
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use correct data modeling terminology.
- Apply Relative, Absolute and Mixed cell references.
- Solve financial/business problems using appropriate functions such as PMT, FV, NPER, IRR, NPV and RATE in assessing business cases.
- Develop effective "what if" statements in a spreadsheet to support business decisions.
- Implement advanced spreadsheet functions such as Goal Seek and Scenario Manager to support business decisions.
- Develop a multi-sheet worksheet model capable of sensitivity analyses.
- Prepare, create and apply Templates and Styles in Charts and Tables.
- Organize data lists using filters and PivotTables.
- Summarize data using statistical functions.
- Apply data validation options.
- Analyze data using the Scenario Manager, Data Tables and Goal Seek.
- Use imported and exported data to build models.
- Demonstrate finding and fixing formula errors and 3D formulas.
- Apply basic Macros.
Effective as of Winter 2021
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