Application of Business Software
Application of Business Software
Course Code 620129
Semester 2026-1
Schedule Mon1/Mon2/Wed3
Credits 3/3
Year Year 2
Department Business Administration
Instructor: Yonghee Kim
Email: yhkim1981@sunmoon.ac.kr
Office: Main Building Room 718
Office Hours: Monday 9:30-11:00 AM
Course Description
This course develops practical digital competencies for AI-native business work. Students learn how to use generative AI tools and productivity software (Excel and PowerPoint) to solve business problems, build data-driven insights, and communicate decisions effectively.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the operating principles and limits of generative AI in business contexts
- Design effective prompts for higher-quality AI outputs
- Apply AI copilots to improve productivity
- Perform practical data analysis and visualization with Excel
- Build persuasive business presentations with data storytelling
Evaluation
Midterm
35%
Final
35%
Assignment
15%
Quiz
5%
Project
10%
Attendance
10%
Weekly Schedule
| Week | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orientation | Course overview, grading, and the role of AI/data in business |
| 2 | Getting Started with ChatGPT | Account setup, interface, and basic prompts |
| 3 | Information Utilization with ChatGPT | Question design, summarization, and business use cases |
| 4 | Prompt Engineering Basics | Prompt structure and quality-improvement strategies |
| 5 | ChatGPT Writing Assistant | Business email/report writing and editing support |
| 6 | Practical AI Workflows | Idea generation, market review, and policy drafting |
| 7 | Integrated AI Practice | Applied use cases and midterm review |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Excel Fundamentals | Worksheet operations and data handling basics |
| 10 | Excel Functions | Core formulas and conditional logic for business data |
| 11 | Excel Visualization | Chart selection and effective visual design |
| 12 | PowerPoint Fundamentals | Slide structure and presentation setup |
| 13 | PowerPoint for Storytelling | Visual hierarchy, typography, and storytelling flow |
| 14 | MS Copilot Practice and Workshop | Integrated Copilot workflows and project coaching |
| 15 | Team Project Presentation and Final Exam | Final presentation and exam |
Textbook
Self-developed PPT materials