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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
MATH0055-2  Mathematics for economic and management sciences (Part I)

Duration :  60h Th, 45h Pr
Number of credits :  
Bachelor in economics and management, 1st yearToute l'année7
Lecturer :  Isabelle Pays
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Course contents :  
Contents :
  • calculus (one variable and multiple variables) : elementary functions, concepts of limits, derivatives;
  • linear algebra: matrices, determinant, systems of equations
  • Application to business, management, economic sciences and finance.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Basic training in math. To be rigorous. Develop tools to understand models used in management and economic sciences.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Elementary algebra
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Exercises with small groups of students
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
  • Lectures (ex-cathedra course)
  • Exercises with small groups of students
  • Possibility to attend "questions-and-answers" sessions several times a week
  • Web-site for training : http://www.udi.hec.ulg.ac.be/cours/rattrapage\_math (http://cours.hec.be/rattrapage_math/)
Recommended or required readings :  
"Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis" by Knut Sydesaeter et Peter Hammond.
(3rd ed, Prentice Hall.)
ISBN: 978-0-273-71324-1.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written and/or oral exams (also with MCQ).



Tests for training during the whole year.
Contacts :  
Professor : I. Pays, HEC-Ecole de Gestion de l'Ulg, Rue Louvrex, 14, Liège. (Bât. N1, Local 306), Tél. : 04 232 7302 - E-mail: Isabelle.Pays@ulg.ac.be

Teaching Assistants:


S. Maron, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 01 - E-mail : Sabine.Maron@ulg.ac.be


M.-C. Cillis, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 41 - E-mail : mccillis@ulg.ac.be

C. Balthasart, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 41 - E-mail : cbalthasart@ulg.ac.be

P. Dupont, Bât. N1, Local 306. Tél. : 04 232 73 03 - E-mail : pascal.dupont@ulg.ac.be


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