Module Details

Module Code: BUSS C1703
Module Title: Investment Maths
Title: Investment Maths
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Alison Hearne
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class test to reinforce learning
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In-class test to reinforce learning
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class attendance and participation 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Understanding of key concepts, examination preparation 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class attendance and participation 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Independent Learning Non Contact Understanding and applying key concepts, examination preparation 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97 44.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Andy Francis. (2015), Business Mathematics and Statistics, 7th Edition. Cengage Learning EMEA, [ISBN: 1844801284].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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