Advanced Calculus for Business, Economics and Finance
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI3119 | Nottingham University Business School China | 3 | 10 | Autumn China |
- Code
- BUSI3119
- School
- Nottingham University Business School China
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
PRE-REQUISITE
Please note that for this module, the following pre-requisites apply:
BUSI2105 Quantitative Methods 2A
AND BUSI1074 Quantitative Methods 1b
(Please ignore Requisites: N/A below)
Re-assessment format is decided by the school.
Target Students
There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 8 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 8 weeks
eight 2 hours lectures, eight 1 hour seminars per semester per student.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): one two-hour exam.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
1. To understand some of the advanced mathematical and statistical techniques2. And to apply these techniques to solve some problems in business, economics and finance.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:-
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
- develop a clear understanding of the fundamental concepts of multivariable calculus and a range of skills allowing them to work effectively with the concepts
Intellectual skills:
This module develops:
- The cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis, including the ability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, to detect false logic or reasoning, to identify implicit values, and to define terms adequately and to generalise appropriately.
- Effective quantitative problem solving and decision making skills.
Professional practical skills:
This module develops:
- Numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation.
- Qualitative skills including the ability to work with case studies.
Transferable (key) skills:
This module develops:
- Effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-starting, individual initiative and enterprise.
Conveners
- Dr Qingfeng Wang