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ES12009: Mathematics for economics

[Page last updated: 23 October 2023]

Academic Year: 2023/24
Owning Department/School: Department of Economics
Credits: 5 [equivalent to 10 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 100
Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: EXCB 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Unseen written exam (EXCB 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit students should be able to:
  • Outline core concepts within mathematics
  • Explain how core concepts in mathematics relate to economic analysis and with various policy issues
  • Employ the concepts and principles of mathematics in the solution of economic problems
  • Communicate mathematics and economic ideas clearly and effectively
  • Plan, manage and reflect on their own learning and practice



Synopsis: You will explore areas of mathematics that are relevant to undergraduate finance and economics to prepare you for more advanced units in economics, finance and econometrics.

Content: Calculus and optimisation in economics; linear algebra; solution of linear systems of equations; integral calculus; eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Course availability:

ES12009 is Compulsory on the following courses:

Department of Economics
  • UHES-AFB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics (Year 1)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement (Year 1)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with professional placement and study abroad (Year 1)
  • UHES-AKB11 : BSc(Hons) Economics with Politics with study abroad (Year 1)
School of Management
  • UMMN-AFB10 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance (Year 1)
  • UMMN-AKB10 : BSc(Hons) Accounting and Finance with work placement (Year 1)

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2023/24 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2024/25 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2023/24.
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