IT and Data Skills for Economics

• Credit value: 15 credits at Level 3
• Convenor: Jose Camarena Brenes
• Tutor: Dr Agnieszka Kulacka
• Assessment: coursework (100%)

On this module you will gain the IT skills required throughout your programme of study, including:

• word-processing
• spreadsheets
• locating and accessing data online
• use of the College’s virtual learning environment and other College websites
• managing file storage and backups.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• prepare documents using a word-processing package, including formatting, pagination, referencing and inserting charts/tables/images
• create spreadsheets to present and analyse data, including use of formatting, formulas and graphs/charts, and importing economic data from online sources
• use the College’s virtual learning environment (Moodle) to access learning resources, engage in news forum discussions, use online assessment activities and submit assessments online
• use other College websites to access the library, learning development and My Birkbeck services
• manage backups and safe storage of your work, including accessing your Birkbeck ITS storage space and cloud storage options
• find and familiarise yourself with new sources of data and information and, where possible, adapt them to your own needs.