INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
ECO2IQA
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In Quantitative Analysis, you will understand how to use and interpret mathematical tools along with their various applications in economics, finance and business. You will learn about number systems, functions, linear equations, non-linear equations, linear algebra, univariate differential calculus, multivariate differential calculus, unconstrained optimisation and equality-constrained optimisation; with each illustrated using applications from economics, finance and business studies. You will have studied some mathematics at VCE (or equivalent) and be confident in applying that mathematics.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoanna Poyago-Theotoky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesLecture and tutorials
Capstone subjectNo
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Incompatible subjectsECO1IQN
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsIf you have not done VCE Maths then it is advised to seek some additional tutorial support to succeed in this subject.
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Readings
Essential mathematics for economics and business
Resource TypePrescribed
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AuthorBradley, Teresa
Year2013
Edition/Volumefourth edition
PublisherJOHN WILEY AND SONS GREAT BRITAIN
ISBN9781118358290
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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