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Module Title LF Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics
SchoolBirmingham Business School
Department Birmingham Business School
Module Code 07 34788
Module Lead TBC
Level Foundation Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions Only available to students studying in Dubai
Contact Hours Lecture-40 hours
Seminar-20 hours
Guided independent study-140 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module provides an introduction to quantitative techniques used in economic and business analysis. The module starts with an introduction to elementary algebra, before moving on to introductory Calculus (both differentiation and integration). Throughout the module, there is emphasis on practical application of mathematics, rather than studying mathematics for its own sake. A range of economic and financial applications will be introduced.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Show understanding of linear algebra and basic calculus
  • Solve mathematical problems using these techniques
  • Apply the techniques that have been learnt to economic and business problems
Assessment 34788-01 : Exam : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (50%)
34788-02 : Test 1 : Class Test (25%)
34788-03 : Test 2 : Class Test (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
Two 45-minute class tests (10% each)
3-hour Summer examination (80%)

Reassessment:
N/A
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