Intro to Maths for Finance and Economics (L1054)
Introduction to Mathematics for Finance and Economics
Module L1054
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The aims of this module are to introduce students to the basic mathematical methods and techniques used in economic analysis, and to enable the confident and independent use of these skills. The skills also have a transferable content and are useful in other disciplines and applications.
Module learning outcomes
To understand basic mathematical methods and techniques used in economics, finance and business.
To apply the mathematical methods to understand and solve economics, finance and business problems.
To understand how excel works and use the software to understand and solve mathematical problems in economics, finance and business.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Practical | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Mrs Ana Carolina Tereza Ramos de Oliveira dos Santos
Convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/592259
Dr Mohsen Veisi
Convenor, Assess convenor
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/profiles/427202
Miss Yao Shi
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