Math Foundations & Algorithmic Thinking (BUSA90561)

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Overview

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Mathematical Foundations & Algorithmic Thinking is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the key mathematical and algorithmic concepts essential for analytical modelling of business problems. Students will be introduced to a range of foundational topics, including the concepts of rate of change and local/global extrema, properties and applications of matrices, as well as introductory examples in linear programming. The subject also considers the elementary concepts of conditionals, sequences, Booleans, and algorithmic processes in an applied setting for solving business problems under constraints. 

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Understand foundational mathematics and mathematical concepts (calculus, functions, limits, matrices) used in applied contexts.
  • Apply basic optimisation models (such as linear programming), and graph theory to business related contexts/applications.
  • Use fundamental programming constructs (sequence, alternation, selection), data structures (arrays, records, lists, associative arrays), abstraction constructs such as functions, and basic algorithms to solve business problems.

Generic skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork skills
  • Communication skills

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Anti-requisite

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
BUSA90550 Prof Development & Application I
January (On Campus - Parkville)
 6.25

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

3 x individual in-class quizzes (20mins each)

  • 1 hours
From Week 3 to Week 720%

Group Syndicate assignment (normally in groups of 4 - 5 students)

  • 1500 words (equivalent)
Throughout the teaching period30%

Final Examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to pass the final examination to pass the subject 		During the examination period50%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

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Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

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Last updated: 4 March 2025