Module manager: Katy Dobson
Email: k.l.dobson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
| LUBS1275 | Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A |
| LUBS1630 | Introductory Statistics for Business |
| MATH0111 | Elementary Diff Calculus 1 |
| MATH0365 | Foundation Probability and Statistics |
| MATH0390 | Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics |
| MATH1050 | Calculus and Mathematical Analysis |
| MATH1400 | Modelling with Differential Equations |
| MATH1710 | Probability and Statistics I |
MATH0390
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The module will introduce you to the essential mathematical concepts required for success on your degree. It aims to develop your understanding, skills and techniques of basic mathematics to a level at which you can confidently and independently apply these concepts within a business context.
During this module students will be introduced to core concepts and techniques in mathematics.
They will gain experience and confidence using these techniques and learn how mathematics is applied in business, finance and economics.
Students will develop an understanding of how to interpret mathematical objects from a business environment and learn how to effective communicate this understanding.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explore and manipulate a variety of basic mathematical objects
2. Perform calculations and solve problems in abstract mathematical and real-world scenarios
3. Present mathematical ideas using precise mathematical language in various forms
The content will be delivered through lectures and seminars and will cover areas such as…
• Revision of basic arithmetic, algebra and equations.
• Manipulation of surds, logarithms and exponentials.
• Solutions of equations and rearranging
• Introduction to probability and descriptive statistics
• Introduction to calculus
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 60 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Formative feedback will be given in seminars, via in-class quizzes, via completion of online quizzes and via submission of independent work such as written problem sets.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Online assessment taking approximately 6 hours | 30 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30 | |
Coursework will be released and submitted as a single assessment, however students will be encourage to tackle problems as the relevant material is covered, on a week-by-week basis.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 70 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70 | |
Resits for the exam component of the module will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt during the August Resit period, in most cases, or during the next available opportunity.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 28/04/2025
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