Business Mathematics (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Percentages
Profit margin calculations
Calculations of interest and compound of interest
Financial statements
Assessment of the profitability of investments
Using Excel for calculations and data analysis and visualization

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

Uploaded material on Its
Own information search
Other materials

Teaching methods

task-based methods based on the application of acquired knowledge and skills
lectures
tasks
video tutorials

International connections

learning by doing
flipped learning

Student workload

Total amount of students own work approx. 140 h.

Distribution (estimate):
lectures + preparation 25 h
video tutorials 5 h
tasks 50 h
final assignment 20 h
other individual work 40 h

Further information

Please contact the teacher primarily by email.

Each pariticipant must have their own computer and Microsoft Office Excel on it.