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Mathematical Modelling in Business
Postgraduate | CUR-PA530 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
Solve economical issues with the power of mathematics. You’ll cover linear models, matrix algebra, general function models, integral calculus and more. Become a practical mathematician.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
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Mathematical Modelling in Business
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- translate economic issues into mathematical programming
- analyse mathematical models to examine economic issues
- evaluate mathematical models in terms of their relevance to particular economic issues
- 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
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%)
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Entry requirements
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Additional requirements
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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