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Mathematics and Business

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TFP0501
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: T-FE 2008V
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2008-2009)
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Siegfrids, Kerstin
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
82009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Kerstin SiegfridsSwedish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11
92009-01-05 – 2009-05-02Kerstin SiegfridsSwedish2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11
102009-03-09 – 2009-05-30Kerstin SiegfridsSwedish2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15

Learning Outcomes

The student obtains the required mathematical skills when dealing with various commercial and administrative tasks.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

None.

Contents

Percentage calculation, Index numbers, Foreign currencies, Pricing and VAT, Simple interest and discounting.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Pulkkinen, Holopainen, Keinänen, 2001, Business Mathematics, 2nd ed, CS Care & Share.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises, project work.

Assessment Criteria

5 = The student is able to utilise theories, concepts and methods consistently in various situations.
3 = The student is able to utilize essential concepts in single situations and assignments and understand the theories on which the assignments are based.
1 = The student is able to recognise and understand the essential theories, principles and methods.

Assessment Methods

Examinations, exercises, project work.
As a retake: the whole course content.


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