5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Claeys Tom;
Language
French
Main themes
The course places particular emphasis on modelling skills, and on solving applications and problems in Management Science using mathematical methods or formal logic. It aims to equip students with a systematic approach to analysis and problem-solving, prompting them to ask questions such as: how can this problem be expressed in quantitative terms, which model correctly represents the question put? which are the most useful tools to use? Have the application conditions been adhered to? How can the tools be used to solve the problem, how can the model be solved? What is the answer to the question first put (in the context of the initial question, not in terms of mathematical abstraction or logic) ?
- Linear algebra: vectors and matrices
- Determinants and matrix inversion
- Linear independence and matrix rank
- Eigen values and vectors
- Multi-variable functions and quadratic forms
Each topic is discussed using examples and using illustrations from Economics and Management Science.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | This mathematics course is given over to algebra and matrix calculus and Part three to optimisation and differential equations. The course has thee main components and aims to teach students: " the apparatus of Mathematics (an aim which involves acquiring a whole body of knowledge). Students should be able to acquire a reasonable capacity to handle the concepts studied in the course, which are the concepts underlying the quantitative models and methods in Economic and Management Science. " How to reason in a formalised and rigorous way (a more difficult skill to acquire and one which requires practical mathematical modelling skills) " To become independent in their work and study. This course deals with mathematical formalisation in Economic, Political and Social Science in general, with particular focus on management applications. It aims to prepare students for studying specific or "state of the art", quantitative analytical and decision-making models in various fields of management. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Contents of the cours:
- matrix calculus: vectors, matrices, determinant, linear algebra, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, quadratic forms,
- calculus of functions of several variables: geometric description, limits, continuity, differentiability, optimisation.
Teaching methods
The course consists of:
- lectures: the teacher defines concepts, demonstrates results, and illustrates them with an example or an application,
- exercice sessions: the teacher submits problems to the students and suggests solving methods, the students participate actively to the solution of the problems.
Evaluation methods
The evaluation will be based on a final exam which will consist of a theoretic part and a part with exercices. The exam will test the students' knowledge and understanding of the material, as well as their capability to construct solving methods. There will be open questions and multiple choice questions.
Other information
Course entry requirements: The course does not have any entry requirements other than the knowledge acquired during a Mathematics programme of at least 4 hours per week in the final years of secondary school.
Online resources
Bibliography
- Syllabus disponible via la Duc.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus disponible via la Duc.
Faculty or entity
ESPO
