To provide an essential, simple, usable body of economic theory, which will both provide the basis for further study and equip students with a real understanding of the role of economics in business, public and private decision making. To help students to understand the foundational concepts of economic principles
At the end of the module, the students will be able to:
- Explain the general aspects of algebra including Set theory, functions, equations, sequences and series and matrices.
- Explain the general aspects of differential and integral calculus
- Understand and solve business and economic problems using basic mathematical concepts.
Indicative Resources
Core Text
Courant, R. and H. Robbins. 1996. What Is Mathematics? : An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods, 2ndEd, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Background Texts
Louise Swift. 1997. Mathematics and statistics for Business, Management and Finance, Macmillan Business, London.
Journals
Journal of Mathematics. The students are supposed to visit NUR library websites and read all relevant journals.
Key websites and on-line resources
UR lib website and access to e resource