MMD1550 Introductory mathematics for business
Faculty of Business and Economics
MMD1550 Introductory mathematics for business is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MMD1550
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MMD1550
No unit lists MMD1550 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B0601 to undertake this unit.
Overview
Introductory Mathematics is an introduction to fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in quantitative calculations and mathematical formulae and equations. You will be provided with the skills and knowledge necessary to perform basic mathematical calculations and quantitative analyses at a tertiary education level.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test15%
- Written20%
- Quiz / Test20%
- Portfolio30%
- Presentation15%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge of key features of straight line and line segment graphs and the form of related tables of values.
- 2
Prove knowledge of the concept of break-even analysis and its relation to graphic and tabular representation of relations.
- 3
Demonstrate knowledge of non-linear relations in terms of a constant of proportionality and key features
- 4
Demonstrate knowledge of linear inequalities, systems of linear inequalities and their properties.
- 5
Show an understanding of sequences and recurrence relations for growth and decay and illustrate knowledge of terms, concepts and definitions associated with simple interest, compound interest, depreciation methods, annuities and reducing balance loans, and formulas and calculations associated with these
- 6
Confirm knowledge of matrix properties. Solve data array problems. Solve simultaneous linear equations in two variables using matrix formulations
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Kavitha V.Gokulachandran
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMD1550?
MMD1550 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MMD1550 offered?
In 2025, MMD1550 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
Does MMD1550 have an exam?
No. MMD1550 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.