Business Mathematics (5 cr)
Code: 3041011-3006
General information
- Enrollment
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01.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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28.08.2023 - 14.12.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Engineering and Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business
- Teachers
- Pia Lindman
- Course
- 3041011
Evaluation scale
H-5
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
Objective
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
Contents:
- roles of mathematical tools and skills in business operation
- matematical techniques and tools
- mathematical applications in management
Materials
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/ViLLE
Selected chapters in Khan Academy
Excel
Teaching methods
Self studies, tutorials in virtual environment, assignments, study clinics, weekly assignments
International connections
Task-based method emphasizing the application of knowledge and skills.
Student workload
Total 133 hours:
All group meetings (4-5 * 1,5h), Tutorials in ViLLE, Assignments and ItsLearning/ViLLE tests, self study