Unit aim
Introduces students to and develops skills in the quantitative tools, concepts and skills required in a business degree. To reinforce student learning the use of these quantitative tools and skills to solve problems from economics and business is emphasised. A spreadsheet package will be used to solve and communicate quantitative problems and concepts.
Unit content
Quantitative Skills
Algebra — Fractions, decimals and percentages — Graphs with Excel
Linear and Nonlinear Functions and Graphs
Revenue, profit, cost and break-even analysis — Simple and compound interest — Supply and demand analysis
Differentiation
Simple rules of differentiation — Marginal functions — Elasticity — Optimisation
Statistics
Descriptive statistics — Descriptive statistics using Excel
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
Learning outcomes and graduate attributes
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to use basic quantitative skills required in economics and a business environment | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 2 | apply quantitative techniques to solve problems from economics and business | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
| 3 | communicate quantitative ideas, processes and results effectively at different levels of formality | Communication and social skills | ||||||
| 4 | use an appropriate spreadsheet or statistical software in quantitative calculations. | Lifelong learning | ||||||
| 5 | assess and reflect on their quantitative skills, strengths and learning style. | Lifelong learning | ||||||
Prescribed texts
Session 1
- Jacques, I, 2013, Mathematics for Economics and Business, 7th rev. edn, Prentice Hall, Harlow, GB. ISBN: 9780273763567.
Session 2
- Jacques, I, 2013, Mathematics for Economics and Business, 7th rev. edn, Prentice Hall, Harlow, GB. ISBN: 9780273763567.
Teaching and assessment
Gold Coast
| Teaching method |
| Lecture online 1 hour (12 weeks) |
| Tutorial on-site 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Self-audit with reflection | 10% |
| Project | 30% |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Exam: closed book | 30% |
Online
| Teaching method |
| Lecture online 1 hour (12 weeks) |
| Structured online learning 2 hours (12 weeks) |
| Assessment | |
| Self-audit with reflection | 10% |
| Project | 30% |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Exam: closed book | 30% |
Fee information
Domestic
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Commencing 2015 Commonwealth Supported only. Student contribution band: 2
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