Mathematics for Management
Brief description
Matrices, linear systems of equations, sequences, series, the limits of financial mathematical applications, functions with a variable, differentiation, integration, functions with several variables, introduction to descriptive statistics, basic concepts, averages, measures of dispersion, distribution, index numbers, correlation, linear regression
Mode of delivery
Präsenzveranstaltung
Type
Pflichtfach
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Jacques, I (2013); Mathematics for Economics and Business; 7th Edition; Pearson Education Limited
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture and discussion of exercises (examples) to apply mathematics concepts
Assessment methods and criteria
Continuous assessment, individual and group exercises, 30%
Final exam 70%
Prerequisites and co-requisites
none
Infos
Degree programme
European Economy and Business Management (English)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
3.00
Language of instruction
English
Curriculum
Full-Time
Academic year
2024
Semester
1 WS
Incoming
No
Learning outcome
After successful completion of the course, students can explain basic mathematic methods of financial mathematics and linear algebra; they can also apply these methods to problems in business sciences. Furthermore, students can apply basic analytical methods of descriptive statistics, i.e. location, distribution and dependency levels of statistical frequency, and calculate and interpret probability distributions.
Course code
1389-20-01-VZ-DE-04