Basic algebra, Linear and non-linear models, Differentiation, Elements of Optimization, Basic Integration Theory, Measures and Averages, Matrix algebra
S. Waner and S.R. Costenoble,
Finite Mathematics and Applied Calculus, 7th edition.
Materials provided by lecturers.
Obiettivi Formativi
This course is designed to introduce students several important methods in quantitative business analysis and equip students with basic programming skills to implement the introduced methods.
Prerequisiti
Basic calculus
Metodi Didattici
Classes, homework exercises, midterm test, introduction to MATLAB symbolic package. Attendance and partecipation required starting on the 14th September 2022.
Altre Informazioni
Attendance and partecipation required starting on the 14th September 2022. If you miss a test and/or homework, you cannot retake it later.
Modalità di verifica apprendimento
The final grade in the course will be based on both individual and team work weighted in the following way:
10% active class participation: students must come prepared and participate actively during lectures
40% tests taken during the term: note that if you miss a test, you cannot retake it later
20% assignments: individual/group works proposed to the students in the asynchronous sessions
30% final exam: it is needed to score at least 10/30 on the final exam to pass the overall course
Programma del corso
The language of mathematics. Pre-calculus. Linear Functions and Models. Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices. Non Linear Functions and Models. The mathematics of finance: investments and loans. Understanding the change: differentiation techniques and applications. Optimal choices. Measures and averages: integration techniques.