AFX9510 - Quantitative methods

Leader: Mr Philip Ji

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2007 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Evening)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Off-campus)
Hong Kong First semester 2007 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

Introduction to spreadsheeting; basic mathematics; descriptive statistics; elementary probability; discrete probability distributions; continuous probability distributions; hypothesis testing; forecasting and time series; regression and correlation.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• acquire an appropriate vocabulary and understanding of basic mathematical terminology
• apply knowledge of the use of computer spreadsheets to problems in business
• understand the use of statistics and quantitative methods, and interpret data to be more effective in business planning, forecasting and management
• apply and integrate skills and knowledge acquired via the use of models, formulae, and examples drawn from various applications in Finance and Accounting.

Assessment

on-campus: Mid-semester test (conducted in class): 10%
Assignment: 20%
Examination (3 hours): 70% Distance: Two assignments (each 15%): 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%

Contact hours

3 hours per week