2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC1364 Mathematics and Statistics for Managers

20 Credits Class Size: 40

Module manager: David Gilding
Email: d.gilding@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Mutually Exclusive

LUBS1195 Introductory Modelling for Management (1)
LUBS1675 Introductory Statistics for Management (I)
MATH0111 Elementary Diff Calculus 1
MATH0131 Elementary Differential Calculus (Version 2)
MATH0212 Elementary Integral Calculus (Version 1)
MATH0360 Introduction to Applied Mathematics 1
MATH0365 Foundation Probability and Statistics
MATH0370 Introduction to Applied Mathematics 2
MATH0380 Foundation Applied Mathematics for Business
MATH1050 Calculus and Mathematical Analysis
MATH1150 Mathematics for Geophysical Sciences 2
MATH1351 Applications of Mathematics
MATH1400 Modelling with Differential Equations
MATH1410 Modelling Force and Motion
MATH1460 Mathematics for Geophysical Sciences 1
MATH1715 Introduction to Probability
MATH1725 Introduction to Statistics
MATH1815 Modelling in Statistics and Probability
MATH1825 Statistics Through Application
MATH1840 Introduction to Statistical Modelling
MATH1910 Modelling and Investigations
MATH1915 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics
MATH1916 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematics
MATH1917 Basic Use of Computers for Mathematicians
MATH1960 Calculus

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

To enable students to develop:
- An understanding of mathematical modelling and inferential statistics as management decision making tools

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of :
- Algebraic notation and manipulation
- Linear regression
- Correlation
- Probability theory
- Sampling theory
- Inferential statistics

Skills outcomes

Ability to :
- Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to business related problems.

Syllabus

Consideration of theory and practice in relation to :
- Algebraic notation and manipulation
- Linear regression
- Correlation
- Probability theory
- Sampling theory
- Inferential statistics

Teaching Methods

Delivery type Number Length hours Student hours
Workshop 11 2 22
Seminar 5 1 5
Private study hours 173
Total Contact hours 27
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) 200

Private study

Reading 80 hours
Critical reflection on practice 33 hours
Seminar preparation 20 hours
Assignment preparation 20 hours
Assignment Writing 20 hours
TOTAL 173

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through regular workshops, monitoring of student contributions, formative feedback and the staged submission of coursework

Methods of Assessment

Coursework
Assessment type Notes % of formal assessment
In-course Assessment 2 hour in-course exam 50
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) 50

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams
Exam type Exam duration % of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) 2.0 Hrs Mins 50
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) 50

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading List

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 4/29/2024

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