Foundation • Business

Mathematics for University Study

Unit 02 — Core — Term 1
UnitUnit 02
CategoryCore
Credits20
Guided Learning Hours120
Course Description

Consolidates numerical, algebraic and statistical skills for business contexts — percentages and mark-ups, break-even formulae, and interpreting data through mean, median, mode and simple charts.

Course Objectives

To build the numerical fluency and problem-solving skills required for undergraduate business study.

Key Topics
  1. Fractions, decimals and percentages
  2. Percentage change (mark-up, discount)
  3. Business formulae and break-even analysis
  4. Rearranging formulae to solve for an unknown
  5. Mean, median and mode
  6. Interpreting bar, pie and line charts
Course Outline (selected weeks, Term 1)
WeekTopic & Activity
2Number & Percentages
AC1.1 Perform calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages. AC1.2 Apply percentage change to business scenarios (mark-up, discount).
Lecture & Workbook: Percentages in Retail Pricing.
5Algebra & Formulae
AC2.1 Substitute values into simple business formulae (e.g. break-even). AC2.2 Rearrange formulae to solve for an unknown.
Maths Lab: Break-even Calculations.
9Data & Statistics
AC3.1 Calculate mean, median and mode from a business dataset. AC3.2 Interpret simple charts and tables (bar, pie, line).
Workshop: Interpreting Sales Data in Excel.
8Formative Assessment Week
Review of draft assignments for Units 01, 02, 03.
1-to-1 feedback sessions with tutors.
12Final Assessment Submission
Final submission of Units 01, 02 and 03.
Portfolio finalisation and term review.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Perform calculations with fractions, decimals and percentages and apply them to business scenarios.
  2. Substitute into and rearrange simple business formulae, including break-even analysis.
  3. Calculate mean, median and mode, and interpret simple charts and tables of business data.
Assessment

Assessed by coursework (no written examination) — an assignment, report or presentation set at the start of Term 1. A formative draft is reviewed with tutor feedback in Week 8, and the final version is submitted by the end of Week 12. Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction, with plagiarism-checked submissions (Turnitin) and a signed Learner Declaration Form.

Learning Resources
  • Brussels College Digital Library — academic English & business foundation texts
  • Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Turnitin
  • Microsoft Office 365, including Excel-based accounting templates
  • Guest lectures from local business owners
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