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IB2D4-15 Programming for Business Application

Department
Warwick Business School
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Neha Gupta
Credit value
15
Module duration
10 weeks
Assessment
Multiple
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Programming is a key dimension of digital literacy, a core skill in today’s digital economy. Besides hiring programmers with software engineering and computer science backgrounds, employers across industries increasingly desire a pool of business graduates that have fundamental knowledge of programming for business application. This particularly stems from an ever-growing interest in business data analytics (given the volume of data organisations must process for better and timely managerial decision making) and business service digitalisation (given the extent to which new services are being offered online, via apps and web portals), and consequently the increasing extent to which future managers will need to work with software developers if not assuming both roles concurrently. This module aims to provide business students with such knowledge.

Module aims

Students will learn about the critical role of programming in solving business problems and
explore the diversity of programming solutions and approaches. They will learn key
programming principles and practice creating scripts (code) to solve business problems
hands-on using different languages (e.g., Python, R). Further, the module will provide a
brief overview of software development management methods (Agile, Waterfall etc.) which
will enable business students to collaborate effectively with technical teams in business
environments.

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Introduction to programming in a business landscape
Exploring types of programming solutions/languages/tools available - limitations, strengths and example application areas
Basic programming concepts - data wrangling, data manipulation, control structures, import-export data, data types and structures, functions,
Building basic programming solution (script) to solve a business problem using data
Introduction to libraries / object oriented programming (OOP)
Software development project issues and project management solutions (e.g., Agile/Scrum, DevOps)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • Understanding the role programming plays in a business landscape
  • Develop know how about various types of programming solutions/Language/tools available - limitation, strength and example application areas
  • Overview of software engineering's principles
  • Learning and applying basic programming concepts - data wrangling, data manipulation, control structures, import-export data, data types and structures, functions, introduction to libraries - using R or Python or Both
  • Capability to understand the problem, and design and refine the solutions to the problem.

Indicative reading list

R for Data Science Haley Wickham and Garrett Grolemund, O’Reilly, 2016
Python For Everyone, 3rd Edition, Horstmann, C. and Necaise, R.
The Essence of Software Engineering, by Volker Gruhn, Rüdiger Striemer SpringerLink E-book Collection (2018).
Essentials of software engineering, New mathematics books 2014/2015 Tsui, Frank F.
T. Dyba and T. Dingsoyr, "What Do We Know about Agile Software Development?," in IEEE Software, vol. 26, no. 5, pp. 6-9, Sept.-Oct. 2009, doi: 10.1109/MS.2009.145.
Ruparelia, N.B., 2010. Software development lifecycle models. ACM SIGSOFT Software Engineering Notes, 35(3), pp.8-13.

Subject specific skills

Develop R or Python scripts to solve a business problem using Data

Transferable skills

Develop knowhow about various types of programming applications available for business solutions
Individually design and implement a function R or Python code to solve a business problem

Study time

Type Required
Lectures 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Seminars 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%)
Online learning (independent) 10 sessions of 1 hour (7%)
Private study 49 hours (33%)
Assessment 72 hours (48%)
Total 150 hours

Private study description

Independent Learning

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Individual Project 90% 65 hours Yes (extension)
Participation 10% 7 hours No
Assessment group R
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Individual Project 100% Yes (extension)
Feedback on assessment

In class and on my.wbs

Courses

This module is Optional for:

  • UIBA-N20B BSc in Management
    • Year 2 of N20B Management
    • Year 2 of N20B Management
    • Year 2 of N23K Management with Accounting
    • Year 2 of N234 Management with Digital Business
    • Year 2 of N235 Management with Entrepreneurship
    • Year 2 of N232 Management with Finance
    • Year 2 of N252 Management with Marketing
    • Year 2 of N23L Management with Strategy and Organisation
  • Year 1 of UIOA-EEU Undergraduate EU Exchange
  • Year 2 of UGEA-RN21 Undergraduate German and Business Studies
  • Year 2 of UIPA-L8N1 Undergraduate Global Sustainable Development and Business
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N1RA Undergraduate International Business with French
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N1RB Undergraduate International Business with German
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N1RC Undergraduate International Business with Italian
  • Year 2 of UIBA-N1RD Undergraduate International Business with Spanish
  • UIBA-N20F Undergraduate International Management
    • Year 2 of N20F International Management
    • Year 2 of N20F International Management
    • Year 2 of N20S International Management (with Accounting)
    • Year 2 of N20T International Management (with Chinese)
    • Year 2 of N20P International Management (with Entrepreneurship)
    • Year 2 of N20M International Management (with Finance)
    • Year 2 of N20U International Management (with French)
    • Year 2 of N20L International Management (with Marketing)
    • Year 2 of N20V International Management (with Spanish)
    • Year 2 of N20W International Management (with Strategy and Organisation)
    • Year 2 of N20N International Management with Digital Business
    • Year 2 of N20E Management (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 2 of N234 Management with Digital Business
  • Year 2 of UIBA-MN3A Undergraduate Law and Business Studies
  • UIBA-N20E Undergraduate Management (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N20E Management (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N23N Management with Accounting (with Foundation Year and Placement Year)
    • Year 3 of N23M Management with Accounting (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N23E Management with Digital Business (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N23F Management with Entrepreneurship (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N23D Management with Finance (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N252 Management with Marketing
    • Year 3 of N254 Management with Marketing (with Foundation Year)
    • Year 3 of N23P Management with Strategy and Organisation (with Foundation Year)
  • UIOA-EOS Undergraduate Overseas Exchange
    • Year 1 of UEOS Undergraduate Overseas Exchange
    • Year 1 of UEOS Undergraduate Overseas Exchange
  • Year 1 of UIOA-EUS Undergraduate USA Exchange