Module Title : Business Mathematics
Module Code : BBA420, BIT330 Business Mathematics
Course Objective
Applications to business and economics are introduced.
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To provide an understanding of the elementary mathematics needed in business problems.
- To consolidate calculus and basic linear algebra techniques needed for solving problems.
- To apply these ideas to problems in business and economics.
Course Description
Topics covered include Linear Equations, Linear Programming, Finance, Set Theory, Probability and Statistics
Course Requirement
There will be 6 multiple-choice exams and course assignments (Reaction Papers). The objective is not to test your memorization skills but your ability to readily assimilate principles of economics and then apply the data and concepts to everyday problems and situations.
Course Assignments: Reaction Papers
The reaction paper is your opportunity to reflect and consider each chapter presented in this course. It should contain your own thoughts, reactions, opinions, areas of agreement or disagreement that you arrive at as you progress through the course. It may be a reaction to something you read in the text, or outside lecture material. The paper should be hand-written in ink and a minimum of one page (front & back), single-spaced.
All papers must be submitted at the end of the course.
Grading Procedure
Multiple-choice exams are valued at 70% of final grade; assignment is 30% of final grade.
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Numeric Grades
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Letter Grades
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Editorial/Evaluation
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4.00
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A
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Superior work at high honors level produces publishable, professionally presentable work
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3.00
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B
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High quality work.
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2.00
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C
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Satisfactory work.
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1.00
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D
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Below average work.
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0.00-0.99
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F
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Failure. College-level skills not demonstrated.
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