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Quantitative Foundations for International Business
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 10 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of London
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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 forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit https://mba.london.ac.uk/. This course is endorsed by CMI

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Welcome to the Course!

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  • Welcome to Quantitative Foundations for International Business

Week One: Equations

    • 9 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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  • Equations: Practice Exercises
  • Equations: Summative Exercises
  • Week 1: End of Week Quiz

9 Videos

  • Equations- An Introduction
  • 1. Variables, Constants and Parameters
  • 2. The Real Number System
  • 3. Basic Rules
  • 4. Like Terms
  • 5. Translate Phrases into Mathematics
  • 6. Working with Business Formulas
  • 7. Ratio and Proportion
  • Equations- Summary

2 Readings

  • Glossary of Terms
  • Quiz Instructions

Week Two: Functions

    • 13 Videos
    • 2 Assignment
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  • Summative Questions
  • End of Week Quiz

13 Videos

  • Functions- An Introduction
  • 1. A Function as an Ordered Pair of Elements
  • 2. Relations and Functions
  • 3. Types of Function
  • 4. Levels of Generality
  • 5: The Domain of a Function
  • 5.1: Graphing an Equation
  • 6. Linear Functions
  • 6.1 Mapping Linear Functions
  • 6.2 Linear Functions: Examples
  • 7. Quadratic Functions
  • 8. Cubic Functions
  • Functions Summary

Optional Content- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

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  • 1.1. The Exponential Functions
  • 1.2. The Nature of Exponential Functions
  • 1.3. Simple Exponential Functions
  • 1.4. The Graph
  • 2.1. Logarithmic Functions
  • 2.2. Log Functions and Exponential Functions
  • 2.3 The Graphical Form

Week Three: Derivatives

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  • Lecture: Derivatives - An Introduction
  • 1. Slopes of Curves
  • 2. The Geometrical Interpretation of Tangents and Derivatives
  • 3. Increasing and Decreasing Functions
  • 4. Derivatives as a Rate of Change
  • 5. Continuity
  • 6. Simple Rules of Differentiation
  • 6.1. The Derivative of a Constant Function
  • 6.2. The Graphical Representation of the Rule
  • 6.3. Examples
  • 6.3.1 Derivatives: Examples, Part 1
  • 6.3.2 Derivatives: Examples, Part 2
  • 6.3.3 Derivatives: Examples, Part 3
  • 6.4. The Power Rule
  • 6.5. Sum and Difference
  • 7. The Product Rule
  • 7.2 Matrices
  • 8. The Quotient Rule
  • 9. The Chain Rule
  • 10. Higher Order Derivatives
  • Lecture: Derivatives - Summary

End of Week Quiz

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  • Summative Questions
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Untitled Lesson

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  • Matrices - An Introduction
  • 1. What Is A Matrix?
  • 2. The Square Matrix
  • 3. Matrix Operations
  • 3.1. Addition
  • 3.2. Subtraction
  • 3.3. Scalar Multiplication
  • 3.4. Multiplication of Matrices
  • 3.5. Multiplication Procedure
  • 3.6. General Rules for Matrix Addition and Multiplication by Scalars
  • 4. The Inverse
  • 5. The Transpose
  • 6. Identity Matrix
  • 6.1. Properties of the Identity Matrix
  • 7. Linear Systems of Equation
  • Matrices | Summary

Matrices

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End of Course Quiz

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"Quantitative Foundations for International Business" is a foundational course in Business & Management, offered by the University of London on Coursera. It covers essential mathematics like equations, functions, derivatives, and matrices, crucial for finance and economics in a Global MBA. The course includes quizzes and worksheets, with advanced content for those who want to delve deeper. Endorsed by CMI, it lasts 600 hours and suits early career professionals aiming for the University of London Global MBA. Subscription options are available for starters. Perfect for aspiring international business professionals and advanced study seekers.

George Kapetanios
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George Kapetanios