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Small Specialization Module Business Mathematics a
(dt. Kleines wirtschaftsmathematisches Vertiefungsmodul a)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (3 SWS), recitation class (1 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Mathematics.
Subject, Origin Mathematics, M.Sc. Business Mathematics
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Markus Bibinger, Prof. Dr. Hajo Holzmann

Contents

In this module, mathematical methods that were covered by the basic and advanced modules, are applied to various current issues in the field of business administration or economics. The concrete contents of the module vary and will be stated in the announcement of the specific lecture. The assignment to a specific focus may also depend on the respective content of the module.


Qualification Goals

The students shall

  • get in touch with current research results,
  • learn how to deal with research literature,
  • gain insight into new applications of mathematical methods for economic problems,
  • deepen their knowledge of business mathematics in a special field.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Foundations of Mathematics and Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis. In addition, the competences that are taught in the intermediate modules (depending on the topic) are recommended.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on topic



Please note:

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