Hobart
Introduction
This unit is intended to provide a background capacity in mathematics of finance and statistical description and analysis, appropriate for a business student. The focus of the unit is on the practical use of data in business and economic decision environments, especially in an environment of risk and uncertainty. The unit is an introduction to the exciting world of applying mathematics and statistics to business problems.
By studying a variety of examples based on real world problems, the unit highlights the application of quantitative methodologies to assist managers, and decision makers, in dimensioning and communicating risks and opportunities.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Quantitative Methods |
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| Unit code | XPD105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Academic Division Provost |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | TBC |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
- TCE MTG315115 General Mathematics, TCE MTA315109 Mathematics Applied, or TCE MTM315114 Mathematics Methods;
- OR a bridging mathematics unit (either UPP075, XAB090, BEA109, or EUS013 AND EUS014)
- OR equivalent studies as accepted by the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics (such as either of the Foundation Studies units KMA002 or KMA003)
- OR a higher level Mathematics subject
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
BEA140
Teaching
| Assessment | Online Tests (3x5%): 15% Assignments (3x10%): 30% Final Exam: 55% |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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