Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes.
Preparation of Financial Statements (including trading profit and loss statement)
Presenting graphical information
Data handling
Percentages, ratios and proportions
Analysing business performance
Procedures & legal requirements
1. To provide a foundation-level knowledge of mathematics in preparation for progression to an undergraduate degree in Business.
2. To introduce students to fundamental concepts within maths using a selection of applications relevant to Business.
3. To introduce foundation-level knowledge in mathematical applications for finance.
Lectures accompanied by workshops, group work and in-class case study exercises. Formative assessment will be ongoing and will comprise activities that enable a student to appraise their own learning and guide them towards the development of self-study.
LO1 Construct the different financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and Cash flow statement)
LO2 Analyse business performance using appropriate diagrams and calculations
LO3 Apply mathematical methods and techniques
LO4 Use mathematical notation, terminology, conventions and units correctly
Component
Weighting %
Learning outcome(s) assessed
Assessment category
1
Online test (2 hours)
100%
1, 2, 3 & 4
Online MCQ
Reassessment will use the same mode of assessment.
Croft, A. and Davison, R. (2016) Foundation Maths. (6th ed) Harlow: Pearson
Dyson, J.(2017) Accounting for non-accounting Students (9th ed) Harlow:Pearson
Evans, D. (2008) Understanding Business Maths. Kaplan Publishing