Quantitative Analysis for Business
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI1087 | Nottingham University Business School China | 1 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- BUSI1087
- School
- Nottingham University Business School China
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
Any student who has done Gaokao cannot take this module. Students who choose this module may have restricted choices on Quantitative modules in later years.
This module provides a grounding in practical aspects of quantitative analysis with an emphasis on understanding and analysing data. Students will learn to apply statistical techniques to formulate and solve quantitative business problems. Students will develop skills in the use of spreadsheets for statistical analysis and in interpreting statistical results. A group project forms part of the assessment allowing students to improve their team working and management skills.
Target Students
Optional for IBC/ IBL/ IBM Qualifying Year students who do not take BUSI1074 Quantitative Methods 1b
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
- One 1-hour computing each week for 3 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: one 2500 word group project
- 70% Exam 1 (1-hour-30-minute): one 1.5 hour examination
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Module provides a grounding in practical aspects of quantitative analysis.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
- The management of resources and operations.
- The development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organizations.
Intellectual skills:
This module develops:
- Effective quantitative problem solving and decision making skills.
Professional practical skills:
This module develops:
- Numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation.
- Effective performance within a team environment, including leadership, team building, influencing and project management skills.
- The ability to conduct research into business and management issues, either individually or as part of a team, including a familiarity with a range of business data and research resources and appropriate methodologies.
Transferable (key) skills:
This module develops:
- Effective oral and written communication skills in a range of traditional and electronic media.
- Statistical techniques and their application in a business context.
Conveners
- Dr Rui Luo