This course provides the essential mathematics required to succeed in the finance and economics related modules of the Global MBA, including equations, functions, derivatives, and matrices. You can test your understanding with quizzes and worksheets, while more advanced content will be available if you want to push yourself.
This course is part of the International Business Essentials Specialization
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Approx. 10 hours to complete
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Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Course 3 of 6 in the
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
Equations
Although financial models are theoretical frameworks, we often use mathematical tools to work with these models.
3 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
2 hours to complete
Functions
Functions are important in every area of pure and applied mathematics, including mathematics applied to economics, finance and business. For example, the language of economic analysis is full of terms like demand and supply functions, cost functions, production functions, consumption functions, and so on. This week, we will present a discussion of functions of one real variable, illustrated by some economic examples. Remember- one variable is a function of another if the first variable depends upon the second.
2 hours to complete
20 videos (Total 81 min)
3 hours to complete
Derivatives
An important topic in many scientific disciplines- including economics- is the study of how quickly quantities change. The concept used to describe the rate of change of a function is known as the derivative. In this lecture, we will define the derivative of a function, and share some of the important rules for calculating it.
3 hours to complete
21 videos (Total 99 min)
2 hours to complete
Matrices
The analysis and even the comprehension of systems of linear equations is much easier when we use key mathematic concepts such as matrices, vectors, and determinants. This week, we’ll introduce these concepts and explain their application to economic models
2 hours to complete
16 videos (Total 43 min)
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM QUANTITATIVE FOUNDATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
by DKMay 25, 2020
It was interesting course and i really enjoyed a lot. Thanks to all professor to deliver the great lectures and thanks to University of London to organized such a great course.
by AMAug 31, 2020
This course was really good because I remembered all the maths I learned during my career and now I understand why these mathematical operations are so important in Business.
by FFJan 24, 2021
Sufficiently clear even for people without mathematics education, would have liked more business-world examples but it makes sense as part of a longer course.
by ASMay 16, 2019
Excellent course giving intuitive insights into derivatives, matrices and linear algebra. Lays the foundation of quantitative modelling. Very useful.
About the International Business Essentials Specialization
This specialisation from the University of London is designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in further study and in international business.
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