Mathematical Methods for Economists
In this course you learns mathematics that will be useful for further studies in business or economics. You learn to use basic methods of analysis in one or multiple variables to solve mathematical and applied problems in for example geometry and economics. You also learn some basic linear algebra, so that you can solve simple problems concerning matrices, vectors and determinants.
The course is mandatory in some specialisations of the Bachelor's Programme in Business Administration, but can also be taken as a freestanding course.
The course covers:
- functions of one variable
- derivatives and integrals
- maxima and minima for functions of one variable
- functions of multiple variables
- maxima and minima for functions of two variables
- matrices and determinants
- solving of systems of linear equations
- geometric series
The course consists of one element, assessed with a written examination.
Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and exercise sessions. There is also some video material (in Swedish) available on the course web.
Assessment
The course is assessed through written examination, with grades between A-F where A-E are passing grades.
Examiner
Sydsæter, Hammond, Ström & Carvajal: Essential mathematics for economic analysis. Prentice Hall.
