MLI34A040 - Business Mathematics with Excel Applications, Lectures, 11.10.2021-29.10.2021

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) solve simultaneous equations, 2) understand linear and nonlinear functions and utilizing graphical methods for visualizing such functions, 3) understand the core principles of financial mathematics, including simple and compound interest, internal rate of return, depreciation and net present value, 4) understand the rate of change of functions and the core principles behind differential calculus (including applications), 5) understand optimization in the presence of constraints, 6) understand linear programming concepts, including the use of graphical methods, 7) utilize the different concepts learned to model and solve some practical business problems, including problems in business finance, economics and operations management and 8) use Microsoft Excel throughout the course to show how these principles can be creatively applied in real life problems.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 11.10.2021 - 29.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren, Roman Stepanov

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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    A fundamental course in business mathematics emphasizing concepts and interpretation, which develops the core mathematical foundations for specialized business and economics courses. Given the widespread use of Microsoft Excel in business today, the course will also spend time on applying those mathematical concepts using the functional and programming capabilities of Excel.

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FURTHER INFORMATION

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    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

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