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MMD1550 · Introductory mathematics for business
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Malaysia School of Pathways & Immersion
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit is designed for students pursuing a career in business. It provides the required mathematical concepts essential for business decision-making and problem-solving. The topics covered include algebraic methods, functions, series, financial mathematics, optimization techniques, probability and applications in business operations. The goal is to equip you with the skills to use mathematics in real-world business scenarios.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Malaysia | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - Quiz / Test | Quiz / Test | 30% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Written | Written | 25% | — |
| 3 | 3 - Portfolio | Portfolio | 35% | — |
| 4 | 4 - Presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- identify algebraic and financial mathematics principles used in business decision-making
- explain financial concepts and perform related calculations and graphical analyses using mathematical methods
- apply mathematical functions, optimisation, matrices, and inequalities in business operations
- manage priorities while applying entrepreneur and analytical skills to solve business maths problems and make financial decisions.
Workload
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