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 mathematical problems and manipulate formula, as appropriate
LO3
Apply statistical skills to solve business problems and model, analyse, interpret and present business data, using the principles of statistics.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Probability
• Introduction to probability
• Normal Distribution
Statistics
• Introduction
• Purpose of Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
• Mean, Mode and Median
• Standard Deviation, Range
• Coefficient of Variation
• Application and Interpretation in Quality Control
Correlation and Regression
Correlation and Regression
Time Series and Forecasting
Time Series and Forecasting
Index Numbers
Index Numbers
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Examination
Class Test: in class assessment
1,2,3
50.00
Week 6
Examination
Class Test: in class assessment
1,2,3
50.00
Week 12
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment