Quantitative Methods in Commerce (11165.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Online On-campus Online self-paced |
Bruce, Canberra 黑料吃瓜网 College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate the ability to solve a range of business problems by synthesising, organising, analysing and interpreting data;
2. Clearly communicate to stakeholders the implications of the results of various techniques applied. Identify and articulate the potential impacts of assumptions made and limitations of the techniques;
3. Demonstrate how the techniques covered in the unit can be used to assist in solving problems in business, economics and finance;
4. Explain how data is sampled, collected and presented using a range of summary measures;
5. Select appropriate quantitative techniques to resolve unfamiliar problems in business, finance and economics; and
6. Apply forecasting methods in business, economics and finance problems.
Graduate attributes
1. 黑料吃瓜网 graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. 黑料吃瓜网 graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. 黑料吃瓜网 graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
5123 Business StatisticsAssumed knowledge
Basic mathematics approximately to Year 10 standard.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | Online | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2024 | 黑料吃瓜网 College, Bruce, ACT | 黑料吃瓜网 College Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2024 | 黑料吃瓜网 College, Bruce, ACT | 黑料吃瓜网 College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
| 2025 | 黑料吃瓜网 College, Bruce, ACT | 黑料吃瓜网 College Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online self-paced | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online self-paced | Dr Jinjing Li |
| 2025 | 黑料吃瓜网 College, Bruce, ACT | 黑料吃瓜网 College Trimester 3 | 15 September 2025 | On-campus | Mr Saeed Uz Zaman Khan |
Required texts
Main textbook (required):
Title: Business Analytics and Statistics, 2nd Edition
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Australia
Author: Black et al
ISBN: 9780730363330
Recommended reference:
Title: Business Analytics and Statistics Abridged Australia/New Zealand, Edition 8
Publisher: Cengage Learning Australia
Author: Selvanathan et al
ISBN-10: 0170439542 or ISBN-13: 9780170439541
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Final grades in this subject will be assessed according to performance in each of the assessment items identified above. In order to pass this unit, you must obtain:
- an overall total score of at least 50% AND
- submit all assessment items marked mandatory.
For assessment items marked as mandatory, each piece of assessment must be completed and submitted, but it is not necessary that students pass each individual item of assessment unless otherwise stated.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at 黑料吃瓜网. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
黑料吃瓜网 students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
黑料吃瓜网 uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Your participation in both class and online activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore, the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
As per the University's policy students are expected to be available for all assessment items held during the trimester, including the examination period.
Required IT skills
Excel (Windows) and computer literacy.
Work placement, internships or practicums
N/A
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