•   Business Mathematics 3041011-3005 25.08.2021-19.12.2021  5 credits  (PINBOS21) +-
    Competence objectives of study unit
    The student can
    - apply mathematical techiques to the solutions of practical business problems
    - understand the roles mathematics play in business operations
    - make consumer decisions sound in relation to purchasing and investing
    - relate mathematical applications to managerial decisions
    - understand and use mathematical notation
     
    Content of study unit
    Contents:

    - roles of mathematical tools and skills in business operation

    - matematical techniques and tools

    - mathematical applications in management
    Teacher(s) in charge

    Pia Lindman

    Learning material

    Kaliski: Business Mathematics, 3rd edition (eBook), chapters 2 (UNIT 1), 4 (UNIT 2), 8,9 (UNIT 4), 11 and 12 (UNIT 5)
    Tutorials and assignments in ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE
    Selected chapters in Khan Academy
    Excel

    Learning methods

    Self studies, tutorials in virtual environment, assignments, study clinics, weekly assignments

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE tests (5 tests) and Excel assignments

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    25.08.2021 - 19.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    01.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • PINBOS21
    Responsible unit

    Engineering and Business

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in International Business (not translated)

    Campus

    Location-independent

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Pedagogic approaches

    Self studies, tutorials in virtual environment, assignments, study clinics, weekly assignments

    Student's schedule and workload

    Total 133 hours:
    All group meetings (5 hours), Tutorials, Assignments and ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE tests, self study

    Content scheduling

    - Percentages and Taxation
    - Sequences and Interest
    - Investments
    - Business Economy (investment calculations, VAT, Pricing, Cost Accounting, Contribution Margin, Profit)
    - Value of the Money
    - Excel

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    Tests in ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE (5 tests in total) not done with good enough level (40 % correct). Excel assignment(s) not returned.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    1: Pass grade can be achieved passing ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE tests (40 % correct) and returning Excel assignment(s).

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    3: Grade can be achieved with ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE tests (about 60 % correct) and returning Excel assignment(s).

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    Grade can be achieved with ItsLearning/Wiris/ViLLE tests (about 90 % correct) and returning Excel assignment(s).