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Using quantitative and statistical methods in business applications. Modelling with spreadsheets. This course is designed specifically for Commerce students.
This course provides a foundation of statistics and mathematics from a user’s point of view. The emphasis is on sensible and correct use of statistical and mathematical tools in real-life problems and critical interpretation of quantitative reporting. It will assume fairly elementary levels of competence in mathematics. Microsoft Excel™ will be used as a tool within the course.Course Organisation:This course has been developed using the principles of Personalised System of Instruction, often known as the Keller plan. As the material is almost entirely based on skill development, this is best learnt at a mastery level. This means that you are expected to “master” the material, as shown by a pass cut-off mark of 80% for the module tests.We recognise that people learn at different rates, so you can sit the module tests when you are ready for them, and if you do not pass, you can sit again when you feel you have mastered the material. In each module there is an assignment, a non-proctored test that you can do any time, and a proctored test that you can do when you have passed the assignment and the non-proctored test. The times available for sitting proctored tests are given in Blackboard. In order to help students plan their time better, there are deadlines for passing some of the modules. These are given below.As this is an 18 point, 1 semester course we expect you to spend about 180 hours on the course, which comes to 15 hours per week for a 12 week semester. If you do this, you will almost inevitably pass the course. All materials and organisational details will be available through Blackboard.
STAT111, STAT112
Nicola Petty
Irene David and Nicola Petty
A Pass grade is achieved when the student has passed all the module tests. Students may sit each test repeatedly until they pass. The final examination is optional. Students who have passed all the module tests are eligible but not required to sit the final examination. The examination result will be a letter grade of C or above. A student who has passed the module tests and chooses to sit the examination will not receive a failing grade. Students who pass the module tests and choose not to sit the examination receive a P grade, which does not affect their Grade Point Average.Students who do not complete the six modules may carry completed modules over for one additional enrolment in the course within two years. They will need to contact Dr Petty to arrange for their credit to carry over.Assessment due dates:The following gives the dates by which these quizzes must be passed. You may attempt them as soon as you have completed the prerequisites for them, namely the Non-Proctored Quiz, and in some cases the assignment. The time by which they must be completed is the end of the testing session on that day.Module 1 Proctored Quiz Thurs 20 March (Easter)Module 3 Proctored Quiz Fri 2 May (End of week 7)Module 4 Proctored Quiz Fri 16 May (End of week 9)Module 6 Proctored Quiz Mon 9 June (End of term 2)Final Examination - See UC Examinations Webpage (optional)
Swift, Louise. , Piff, Sally; Quantitative methods for business, management and finance / Louise Swift and Sally Piff ; 2nd ed; Palgrave Macmillan, 2005.
Any additional readings will be given or referenced on Blackboard.Suggested: If you have limited experience of the use of Microsoft Excel™, any “teach yourself”’ book on the subject will be helpful.
Relationship to Other Courses:This is a course in statistics and mathematics necessary for students majoring in a commerce subjects. It can replace STAT111 as a prerequisite in all courses in the Department of Management, and is part of the NZICA requirements for becoming a Chartered Accountant.Learning Support:The following are provided to help you learn the material and skills:• Lectures (which are videoed and can be viewed again if needed)• Scheduled tutorials (you can also visit other tutorials)• The textbook and readings, some of which are on-line• Practice exercises on-line• The non-proctored tests• Email contact with the tutor or lecturers Departmental Academic Policies If you want a hard copy of this document, please ask the course co-ordinator. The Department assumes that you have read this document. You should also read the “Information related to courses and assessment” on page 364 of the Enrolment Handbook 2008 (also in UC Calendar under “General Course and Examination Regulations”).Aegrotats:Aegrotat consideration is not available for any items of assessment in this course.Dishonest Practice:The University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.
Domestic fee $645.00
International fee $2,685.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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