Mathematics is an important part of theoretical and applied analysis in economics and business. This course equips students with a working knowledge of the most common techniques, providing the basis for their further studies. Topics include the mathematics of finance, matrix algebra, linear programming, as well as calculus and (unconstrained and constrained) optimisation. Special emphasis is put on the illustration of the covered concepts and techniques with applications to typical problems in business and economics.

This course assumes a level of knowledge in mathematics equivalent to HSC Mathematics. If you have not studied HSC mathematics in New South Wales, remedial work might be necessary. Knowledge of the following topics is essential: basic functions and graphs, including logarithms and exponentials, and solutions of linear and quadratic equations.

Summer Term
This course is offered in the Summer Term from December to February for students wishing to fast track their degree, add flexibility or catch up on courses missed.

All students taking this course during Summer Term will be required to pay full tuition fees. This includes Commonwealth supported students who are studying at UNSW. Please see Australian School of Business courses - Summer Term fees for more information.

During Summer Term, this course is available as General Education to students from faculties outside the Australian School of Business.