Business

BEA140

2010  BEA140  Quantitative Methods

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  May be offered in Summer School - Hobart Campus only.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BEA140 Q H,L,W H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer 04-JAN-2010 14-JAN-2010 01-FEB-2010 21-FEB-2010 Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Provides a foundation in the mathematics of finance and statistical descriptions and analysis, appropriate for the study of and professional practice in business, economics, accounting, finance, management and marketing. The primary emphasis is on understanding the statistical concepts and methods widely used in these disciplines, with a consequent enhancement of numeracy skills and an ability to use both formulae and quantitative computer packages. The focus is on the practical use of data in a business/economic decision making environment, especially in an environment of risk and uncertainty.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Internal assessment (40%), final exam (60%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr workshop/tutorial weekly (13 weeks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web dependent - H,L,Q,W
Some parts of this unit will be taught online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,L,Q,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

Either TCE MAP5C Mathematics Applied, OR a higher level Mathematics subject OR equivalent studies as accepted by the School of Economics and Finance and/or by the Faculty of Business OR a bridging mathematics unit (Either UPP090 or BEA109)

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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