ETM1005 Programming for business applications
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETM1005 Programming for business applications is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The aim of this unit is to familiarise you with programming by utilising two high-level programming languages, namely R and Python. You will be taught structured programming by means of practical sessions, which will cover fundamental data structures and algorithmic thinking. Furthermore, you will become acquainted with various basic R and Python libraries that are used for data analysis and visualisation. By the end of the unit, you will be able to apply the knowledge you have acquired to address business-related issues.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
define the fundamental concepts of programming, such as data types, variables, operators, functions and control structures.
- 2
identify the packages used for data processing in R and Python to perform data manipulation.
- 3
choose the appropriate packages and functions in R and Python to create data visualisations.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in Work-Integrated Learning or industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into their studies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mogana Darshini Ganggayah
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETM1005?
ETM1005 has no prerequisites.
When is ETM1005 offered?
In 2024, ETM1005 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ETM1005?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETM1005 have an exam?
No. ETM1005 has 1 assessment task and no exam.