Open source software in business

Structure Type: Course
Code: KD07DVTT121
Type: Free choise
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 2.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Laine, Päivö
Teacher Team: Mäkiniemi, Osmo
Language of Instruction: English

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to explain the significance of open source software for enterprises and other organizations. Students can classify and list the most common open source programs useful in business. Students are able to use Linux operating system and OpenOffice.org office tools in typical office tasks.

Student's Workload

- lectures and guided practice 24 h
- independent work 30 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

- Basics of Business Information technology

Contents

- free and open source definition
- useful open source software for enterprises and other organisations
- introduction to Linux operating system
- OpenOffice.org or LibreOffice in office work
- computer exercises

Recommended or Required Reading

- material provided by the teacher
- Internet material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

- lectures and guided practice
- independent work: assignments, presentations

Assessment Criteria

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Assessment Methods

- presentation 60%
- active participation in teaching and continuous assessment 40 %

Further Information

The course is taught at Seinäjoki Business School, Koulukatu 41, Seinäjoki.

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