Role of Statistics and mathematics in Business decisions?

Answer 1

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS

This course will be taught using a combination of formal lectures and tutorials. Formal lectures will be used to demonstrate principles and methods. Assignments will be set following on from material covered in class and students will be given individual assistance with these in smaller groups. Use will be made of computer packages to facilitate learning and to ensure that the student is familiar with the available statistical packages. As far as possible the students will be encouraged to source data themselves and analyse it using the methods studied in class.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Course work will account for 40% of the marks, course work will be typically presented in the following formats, e.g., multiple choice exams, case studies, primary research projects. On module completion an examination will account for the remaining 60% of the marks.

PRIMARY READING

Quantitative Methods for Decision Makers, 2nd Edition, Mik Wisniewski

Pitman Publishing

RECOMMENDED READING LIST

Quantitative Methods for Business, 3rd Edition, Donald Waters, FT/Prentice Hall

Quantitative approaches in Business Studies, 5th Edition, Clare Morris, FT/ Prentice Hall

Essential Quantitative Methods for Business Management and Finance, 2nd Edition, Les Oakshott, Palgrave

Use will also be made of Journals, Newspapers and financial publications.