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: 21.09.2020 - 09.10.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Roman Stepanov
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
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.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none