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Course Description

Code4 LIA6150
NameBusiness Mathematics
Credits5 ects
ObjectivesThe student can use mathematics in solving problems on percentage, simple interest, and compound interest. The student can use basic statistical measures in practical applications. The student can use Excel in problem solving.
ContentRevision of percentage calculation. Calculations concerning value-added tax and personal taxation. Cost and revenue function. Basics of contribution margin calculation and pricing. Indices and the value of money. Simple and compound interest including applications. Basics on numerical measures of numerical data. Basics of correlation and regression. Basics of investment calculations. Use of Excel in aplications.
RequirementsWeekly exercises and exams (two midterm exams or final exam).
Grading Scale0 - 5
Course materialPulkkinen, P., Holopainen, M. & Keinänen, K. 2011. Business mathematics (The 3rd edition of Business Mathematics published by CS Care & Share, Kuopio, in 2011, translation of the 4-7th revised edition of Talous- ja rahoitusmatematiikka written by Pekka Pulkkinen and Martti Holopainen and published by WSOY pro Oy, Helsinki, in 2010. Kuopio: CS Care & Share. Lecture notes.
PrerequisitesBusiness IT
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Contact
Muuruvirta Petteri

 

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