Liiketalouden matematiikka ja tilastollinen analyysi (5 cr)
Code: LC00EG63-3002
General information
Enrollment
11.08.2020 - 18.08.2020
Timing
25.08.2020 - 14.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Liiketalous
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in International Business and Logistics
Teachers
- Pertti Vilpas
Teacher in charge
Suvi Moll
Groups
-
LXC20_BHalf of LXC20 cohorts present, GROUP B
Objective
The student understands basic mathematical and statistical analysis methods and how they are applied to real world business situations. The student is able to perform the most relevant calculations related to finance and investment decisions. The student understands the fundamentals of statistical analysis and is able to analyze data and apply appropriate statistical techniques.
Content
- Applications of percentages
- Indices
- Time Value of Money
- Interest and compound interest calculations
- Annuities and loans
- Basic statistical analysis
- Distributions and descriptive statistics
- Basic use of a spreadsheet program’s financial functions and basic features of a statistical software
Materials
e-books:
Business Math Demystified
Beyond the Numbers : Making Sense of Statistics
Excel Data Analysis, Visual BluePrint
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture, guided assignments, exams
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.
Assessment methods and criteria
Homework, class assignments, exams