Course Outline Standard-Business Math
Course Outline Standard-Business Math
Course Outline Standard-Business Math
Course Objectives At the end of this course students will be able to:
1. differentiate the various techniques of mathematics that can
be employed in solving business problems;
2. know the way these mathematical techniques are utilized;
3. appreciate the importance of mathematics in solving real
world business problems
4. use different mathematical techniques for supporting
managerial decisions.
COURSE CONTENTS
Weeks Chapter Topics and sub-topics
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1-3 Linear Equations and Their Interpretative Applications
1.1. Linear Equations and Their Interpretative Applications
1.2. Linear Equations, Functions and Graphs
1.3. Applications of Linear Equations
1.3.1. Linear Cost Output Relations,
1.3.2. Cost, Total Revenue, and Total Profit
1.3.3. Break Even Analysis: Model and Solutions
4-5 Mathematics Of Finance
2.1. Overview of exponential and logarithmic functions
2.2. Simple Interest and Discount
2.2.1. Computing Simple Interest
2.2.2. Promissory Notes and Bank Discount
2.3. Compound Interest
2.3.1. Compound Amount (Maturity Value)
2.3.2. Present Value (Principal) of Compound Amount
2.3.3. Nominal and Effective Interest
2.4. Ordinary Annuities
2.4.1. Sum of Ordinary Annuity
2.4.2. Sinking Fund Payments
2.4.3. Present Value of Ordinary Annuity
2.4.4. Amortization
6-7 Introduction to Linear Programming
3.1. Concepts
3.2. Formulation of Linear Programming Models
3.2.1. The Maximization Problem
3.2.2. The Minimization Problem
3.3. Graphic method Linear Programming Problem
8 Midterm Exam
9-11 Matrix Algebra and Its Applications
4.1. Matrix Concepts
4.2. Dimensions and Types of Matrix
4.3. Matrix Operations and Techniques
4.4. Inverse of a Matrix
4.5. Matrix Applications
4.5.1. Solving Systems of Linear Equations
4.5.2. Markov Chains: Concepts, Models and Solutions
12-13 Elements and Applications of Derivative
5.1. Concept
5.2. Rules of Differentiation
5.3. First and Second Derivative for Extreme
5.4. Business Application of Differential Calculus
5.5. Marginal Analysis
5.6. Optimization Problems
14-16 Elements and Applications of integration
5.7. Concept
5.8. Indefinite and Definite Integration
5.9. Rules of Integration
5.10. Business Applications of Integral calculus
5.11. Finding Total functions
17 Final Exam