Subject details

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. translate economic issues into mathematical programming
  2. analyse mathematical models to examine economic issues
  3. evaluate mathematical models in terms of their relevance to particular economic issues
  4. analyse economic issues using appropriate mathematical models and translate the results into meaningful economic interpretations.
    • Elements in Matrix Algebra
    • Determinants and Inverse
    • System of Equations
    • Linear Dependence
    • Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
    • Differential Calculus
    • Optimization I
    • Optimization II
    • Optimization III
    • Integral Calculus
    • Differential Equations

  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Standard Media
      • Web links
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • Podcasting/Lecture capture
      • Online Quizzes/Tests
      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Chat Rooms
      • Online assignment submission
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board

    • Online materials

      • Online Assessment
      • Printable format materials
      • Resources and Links

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • CUR-FIA-GCE-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject covers linear models and matrix algebra, differentiation and comparative static analysis, general function models, exponential and logarithmic functions, optimisation, economic dynamics and integral calculus, differential and difference equations.

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  • Economic Analysis (20%)
  • Critical Evaluation (30%)
  • Modelling Project (50%)

Textbook information is pending.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-FIA-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Finance and Investment Analytics