Changing course to Accounting and Finance (Year 2)

Introduction

The pre-requisites for this module are QM1A or A-level Mathematics (or an equivalent
qualification). In this module we will cover some of the essential mathematical techniques
that underpin a lot of theory in economics, finance and management. There will be a
focus on differential calculus and its applications to microeconomics. We then introduce
some statistical methods and concepts commonly used in economics, finance and
management.

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Copies of this document and all other handouts are available from the QM1B convenor
page on Nexus. There is also a QM1B Forum on which you may post and answer
questions.

Class Contact

The module consists of 18 lectures, 2 per week, and a weekly workshop. The lectures will
provide you with the core material for the module whilst the workshops provide an
opportunity to work through problems in an informal atmosphere.
Lectures take place on Fridays 3-5 in B52, Business School South Building.
The workshops start in the week commencing Monday 9th February. Attendance at the
workshops is compulsory. The exercises you complete during each workshop comprise
the coursework element of this module (20%). You should sign up for one workshop slot
using the on-line tutorial booking system on Nexus. You should only attend the group for
which you are listed. However, in exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness), you may
attend any group subject to space being available. Full details are provided in the
Workshop Guidelines which will be distributed in the first round of workshops. Make sure
you bring your lecture notes as well as pen, paper and a calculator to the workshops.

Assessment

Assessment will be by one and a half-hour examination at the end of Semester 1 (80%) and
workshop exercise (20%). The examination will offer six questions. All questions must be
answered. You may find it helpful to look at old exam papers for this module.