IT Skills (IMS) Full Syllabus & Notes | MBA Finance Sem 1 (LU)

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“Information Technology Skills” (Code: IMS(FNC)-111) is essential for the modern business executive. You can’t manage a business today without mastering the tools of the trade: Operating Systems, Networks, and the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

We’ve organized the complete NEP syllabus into easy-to-understand notes. Whether you are learning mail merge or advanced Excel formulas, everything is here. Just click on your desired topic below to access the notes!

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Unit 1: Computer Systems & Networking

This unit covers the hardware and theory behind how computers and networks function in a business environment.

  • Computer Systems: Introduction & Elements [View Notes]

  • Input, Output, and Storage Devices [View Notes]

  • Processing and CPUs [View Notes]

  • Operating System: Basics, Functions, and Types [View Notes]

  • Concepts of Networking and Data Communication [View Notes]

  • Basics and Features of Internet & Methods of Accessing [View Notes]

  • Handling Graphics and Multimedia [View Notes]


Unit 2: Text Processing (MS Word)

This unit focuses on professional documentationβ€”formatting, referencing, and collaborating on reports.

  • Text Processing Software: Creating, Saving, Printing, and Editing [View Notes]

  • Presenting Information: Columns, Tables, Graphics, and Charts [View Notes]

  • Advanced Formatting: Table of Contents, Index, Bookmarks, Hyperlinks [View Notes]

  • References: Footnotes, Endnotes, and Bibliography [View Notes]

  • Mail Merge: Creating Form Letters, E-mail Messages, and Labels [View Notes]

  • Collaboration: Tracking Changes, Comments, Compare & Merge [View Notes]

  • Password Protection & Alternate Formats [View Notes]


Unit 3: Presentation Software (MS PowerPoint)

This unit teaches you how to create compelling visual presentations for business meetings.

  • Creating and Managing Slides and Presentations [View Notes]

  • Entering and Editing Content (Tables, Graphics) [View Notes]

  • Multimedia: Adding Sound and Animation [View Notes]

  • Reviewing, Preparing, and Delivering Presentation [View Notes]

  • Customizing and Sharing Presentations [View Notes]


Unit 4: Spreadsheet Essentials (MS Excel)

This unit introduces the basics of organizing data efficiently using spreadsheets.

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  • Creating Workbooks & Working with Data and Tables [View Notes]

  • Formatting and Changing Workbook Appearance [View Notes]

  • Managing, Hiding, Ordering, and Summarizing Data [View Notes]

  • Combining Data from Multiple Sources [View Notes]

  • Creating Charts and Graphs [View Notes]


Unit 5: Advanced Spreadsheet & Analysis

The final unit dives into calculation, automation, and using Excel for Business Intelligence (BI).

  • Performing Calculations using Formulas and Functions [View Notes]

  • Analyzing Alternate Data Sets (What-If Analysis) [View Notes]

  • Creating Dynamic Worksheets [View Notes]

  • Automating Repetitive Tasks (Macros) & Collaborative Working [View Notes]

  • Performing Business Intelligence Analysis [View Notes]


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