Business Math

This course discusses the application of mathematical principles to a variety of business contexts, with particular emphasis on the fundamental concepts and principles in investment mathematics and their practical applications: this part of the course covers a range of topics such as percentages, simple and compound interest, annuities, amortizations and sinking funds, discounts (trade, bank, and cash), perpetuity, payroll, time value of money, and business loans. The goal of the entire course is to equip students with fundamental skills for critically analyzing and solving business-related mathematical problems and for making sound financial decisions in general.