Module Title:Investment Maths
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 5 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Classes with be practical in focus, using example questions to illustrate key points and theories. Students will be expected to complete work-sheets in their independent learning time to re-enforce understanding of key issues
Module Aim: To give a thorough grounding in the mathematics required for the successful understanding and solution of business problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply mathematical skills to solve numerical problems in the area of business
LO2 Solve financial mathematical problems and manipulate formula, as appropriate
LO3 Appraise capital investment projects on the basis of Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Mathematics of Finance
• Simple and compound interest • Present and Future Value • Discounting • Arithmetic series and their application to regular investments • Annuities and their Present Value • Straight line and reducing balance methods of depreciation
Capital Investment Appraisal
• Net Present Value of investments • Internal Rate of Return • Straight line and reducing balance methods of depreciation
Equations
• Linear and quadratic equations and their graphs • Solving simultaneous equations • Simultaneous inequalities • Graphing inequalities • Graphical solution of Linear Programming problems
Calculus
• Differentiation and Applications/Rules of Differentiation • Maximum and Minimum points • Graphing Economic Functions • Business Applications: • Marginal Cost, Marginal Revenue, Profit Maximisation
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination In-class test to reinforce learning 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
Other In-class test to reinforce learning 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93
Total Hours 125.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97
Total Hours 62.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BWBUS_B Bachelor of Business (Honours) Options: in Business or Digital Marketing 2 Mandatory
CW_BWBUS_D Bachelor of Business Options: Business or Digital Marketing 2 Mandatory
CW_BWTEM_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Tourism and Event Management 2 Mandatory
CW_BWTEM_D Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Event Management 2 Mandatory
CW_BWBUS_C Higher Certificate in Business 2 Mandatory