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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Quantitative and Statistical Techniques for Business is an introductory course which aims to provide students with an early appreciation of the fundamentals of quantitative and statistical techniques for a fuller understanding in the area of business, finance and economics. A certain level of skill and understanding of basic mathematical methods is required if the study of finance, economics or business is pursued beyond first year level. This unit provides finance, accounting, management and economics students with these basic quantitative/mathematical tools to better analyse problems in the business environment. It also aims to give students an understanding of the value and limitations of the financial and statistical approach to business decision making, a basic requirement for any Business degree.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture and a one hour tutorial.
Off-campus students access materials via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 25% |
| Test | Three online tests | 25% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 25% |
| Test | Three online tests | 25% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Quantitative and Statistical Techniques for Business is an introductory course which aims to provide students with an early appreciation of the fundamentals of quantitative and statistical techniques for a fuller understanding in the area of business, finance and economics. A certain level of skill and understanding of basic mathematical methods is required if the study of finance, economics or business is pursued beyond first year level. This unit provides finance, accounting, management and economics students with these basic quantitative/mathematical tools to better analyse problems in the business environment. It also aims to give students an understanding of the value and limitations of the financial and statistical approach to business decision making, a basic requirement for any Business degree.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture and a one hour tutorial.
Off-campus students access materials via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 25% |
| Test | Three online tests | 25% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 25% |
| Test | Three online tests | 25% |
| Examination | Final examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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