Run by Bangor Business School - (Changsha)

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Ms Wendy Ashurst

This is a foundation course in business analytical skills which includes statistical methods, data collection and interpretation, probability distributions, hypothesis formulation and testing, correlation and regression analysis. It focuses on developing these skills in Microsoft Excel.

Manipulation of algebraic expressions, collection and presentation of data, producing descriptive statistics, measuring uncertainty using probability, estimating confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and investigating association and causality.

threshold

D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

good

B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

excellent

A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

C- to C+

C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

1. Derive and manipulate algebraic equations, solve simultaneous linear equations and quadratic equations.

2. Analyse data, and interpret the results.

3. Evaluate probabilities involving the Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions.

4. Describe and summarise data using tables, graphs and measures of central tendency and dispersion.

5. Estimate and specify confidence intervals for a mean and variance.

6. Investigate patterns of association and causality using correlation and regression analysis.

7. Apply the methods of statistical inference to formulate and test hypotheses.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	S1 On-line tests		17.50
	S2 On-line tests		17.50
	Semester 1 Exam		32.50
	Semester 2 Examination		32.50

		Hours
Lecture	One 2-hour lecture per week.	40
Private study		140
Workshop	2-hour drop-in workshop per week. 20-hours per semester. This session provides further support for students.	20

• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others

Compulsory in courses:

• N405: BSc Accounting & Finance (Bangor College, China) year 1 (BSC/AFBC)
• N392: BSc Banking & Finance (Bangor College, China) year 1 (BSC/BFINBC)