MAT101 – MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS
TRIMESTER 3 2021
Unit Guide
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About Mathematics for Business
Contacts
Below is a list of contacts for this unit. Please liaise directly with your unit instructor
regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with the staff
via email.
Unit Instructor
Nguyen Thi Thu Van
Email: van.nguyen@isb.edu.vn, nttvan_2002@yahoo.com
Student Advisor
Sarah Doan
17 Pham Ngoc Thach, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Phone: 08 54465555
Email: sarah.doan@isb.edu.vn
Unit overview
This unit provides a sound, intuitive understanding of the basic concepts students need as
they pursue careers in business, economics, and in the life and social sciences. Topics
include calculus, linear algebra, and mathematics of finance.
Pre–requisites
None
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Assessment information
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below. Upon completion of this unit, students
will be able to:
1.
Understand mathematical concepts
2.
Create and develop mathematical computation skills involving calculus,
linear algebra, and finance
3.
Understand and interpret functions as relations two quantities in
mathematics context: symbolic, numerical and graphical representations
4.
Develop critical thinking and problem–solving skills that enable students
to solve practical problems in a variety of applied situations
5.
Develop a knowledge base for applications of finance: calculate
compound interest, principal, rate; use compound interest to calculate
accumulated amount; find the present value of an investment; calculate
the payments of a sinking fund and amortization schedules; and assess
an investment.
6.
Model some simple practical problems under the form of mathematical
programming. Solve linear programming using geometric method and
simplex method
7.
Apply the course material along with techniques covered in this course to
solve business related problems
8.
Develop special skills and thought processes sufficient to support further
study or work in related units
Assessment summary
ASSESSMENT
NUMBER
ASSESSMENT ITEM AND DUE
DATE
LEARNING OUTCOMES
VALUE
(/100)
1
Quizzes
LO 2, LO6
20%
2
Class participation & Homework
LO 1–8
10%
3
Midterm exam (individual)
(60 minutes) – Due session 8
LO 1–5
20%
4
Final exam (Individual) (90
minutes)
Due: TBA
LO 1–8
50%
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Final marks and grades are subject to confirmation by the School Assessment Committees
which may scale, modify or otherwise amend the marks and grades for the unit, as may be
required by University policies.
Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:
▪ Achieve a minimum of 50 marks;
▪ Complete all assessment items (including making a satisfactory contribution to group
work); and
▪ Attend 80 per cent of class time. See attendance requirements in the section of class
policies and rules below.
Assessment 1: Class participation & Homework
Overview
Due: Ongoing throughout the duration of the course.
Length: Homework will be given at the end of each lesson.
Details
