Business Software Applications
Course Code 620129
Semester 2025-1
Schedule Mon4/Mon5/Wed6
Credits 3/3
Year Year 2
Department 경영학
Instructor: 김용희
Email: yhkim1981@sunmoon.ac.kr
Office Hours: Monday 9:30-11:00 AM, Wednesday 9:30-11:00 AM
Course Description
In response to the changing business environment in the era of digital transformation and generative AI, this course develops AI utilization capabilities and data-driven decision-making skills. Students will apply generative AI such as ChatGPT to business problem-solving, and learn data analysis and visualization techniques using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the operating principles and limitations of generative AI and use it ethically in business contexts
- Optimize AI system performance through strategic prompt engineering
- Improve coding productivity by applying AI copilot concepts
- Build data analysis pipelines and develop business intelligence capabilities
- Acquire data-driven storytelling and effective presentation skills
Evaluation
Midterm
35%
Final
35%
Assignment
15%
Quiz
5%
Project
10%
Attendance
10%
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation | Course overview, importance of AI and data utilization |
| 2 | Getting Started with ChatGPT | ChatGPT overview, understanding features, basic prompt writing |
| 3 | Information Utilization with ChatGPT | Effective questioning methods, business use cases |
| 4 | Prompt Engineering Basics | Prompt structure, strategies for improving response quality |
| 5 | ChatGPT Writing Assistant | Business emails, report writing, document proofreading |
| 6 | Practical Applications with ChatGPT | Business idea development, market research, organizational culture establishment |
| 7 | Comprehensive ChatGPT Application | Synthesizing learning content, case study analysis, midterm preparation |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Excel Overview and Basic Functions | Excel interface, data entry and management |
| 10 | Excel Basic Functions | Math/conditional/date/text functions, ChatGPT integration |
| 11 | Excel Data Visualization | Chart types, visualization principles, effective design |
| 12 | PowerPoint Basics | Basic settings and features |
| 13 | PowerPoint Applications | Font rules, visualization methods, napkin.ai utilization |
| 14 | MS Copilot Practice and Integrated Project Workshop | Copilot utilization, integrated tool usage |
| 15 | Team Project Presentation and Final Exam | Final project presentations and evaluation |
Textbook
Self-developed PPT materials