DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE: Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business DEPARTMENT: DSI

COURSE CODE: BUSANA1 (Business Analysis 1)
CLASS DAYS AND CLASS TIME: ROOM:
INSTRUCTOR:
CONSULTATION HOURS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course (BUSANA1 / Business Analysis 1) covers theories of investment mathematics and
their application to banking and business transactions. It also introduces students to the rudiments of
the mathematics of finance.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:
ELGA
Effective communicators
Critical and creative thinkers
Technically proficient and competent
professionals and leaders
Service-driven, ethical, and socially
responsible citizens
LEARNING OUTCOME
• Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually,
numerically and verbally.
• Recognize mathematics as a powerful language and tool in
establishing relationships among variables in real-life
situations.
• Define variables before attempting to formulate a solution
to a given problem.
• Translate quantifiable problems into mathematical terms
and solve these problems using mathematical operations.
• Recognize that there are alternative solutions to a problem;
identify the advantages and disadvantages of each before
making a choice among the alternatives.
• Demonstrate quantitative reasoning and quantitative
literacy in solving real-world problems.
• Make decisions based on numerical information and
established quantitative methods.
• Identify and utilize the theories of mathematics as a
valuable lifetime tool for strategy formulation, decision-
making and innovation.
• Choose the simplest and the best solution to a quantitative
problem in the presence of alternative solutions without
sacrificing truth, fairness and the common good.
• Work with others toward the completion of a common goal.

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

LEARNING OUTCOME REQUIRED OUTPUT DUE DATE
• Demonstrate clear understanding of concepts Quizzes, homework, See schedule of
learned and identify the appropriate mathematical assignments, practice quizzes
concepts and information necessary for the exercises, Final
solution of the problem. examination.
• Use precise and appropriate mathematical
terminology, notation and representation in the
solution of the problem.
• Apply the mathematical procedures accurately to
solve the problem and verify the results.
• Create own mathematical reflections (summarizing Portfolio self-
questions) to keep track of efforts, progress and assessment
achievement in the course.
• Engage in active and collaborative learning by
joining a study group where members support,
encourage and assist each other to make academic
progress.

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 RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING RATING
4 3 2 1
Understanding The solution shows a The solution shows The solution is not There is no
deep understanding that the student has complete indicating solution, or the
of the problem a broad that parts of the solution has no
including the ability understanding of problem are not relationship to the
to identify the the problem and the understood. task.
appropriate major concepts
mathematical necessary for its
concepts and the solution.
information
necessary for its
solution.
Strategies and Uses a very efficient Use a strategy that Uses a strategy that No evidence of a
Procedures strategy leading leads to a solution is partially useful, strategy or
directly to a solution. of the problem. leading some way procedure uses a
toward a solution strategy that does
Applies procedures All parts are correct but not to a full not help solve the
accurately to and a correct solution of the problem.
correctly solve the answer is achieved. problem.
problem and verifies
the result. Some parts may be
correct, but a
correct answer is
not achieved.
Communication There is a clear, There is a clear There is some use There is no
effective explanation and of appropriate explanation or the
explanation, appropriate use of mathematical solution cannot
detailing how the accurate representation but be understood or
problem is solved. mathematical explanation is it is unrelated to
representation. incomplete and not the problem.
There is precise and clearly presented.
appropriate use of
mathematical
terminology and
notation.
TOTAL:
Adopted from Classic Exmplars Rubric www.exemplars.com/pdfs/math-rubrics.pdf

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

Quizzes, Seatwork, Homework, Board work, Case Study, Final Examination
GRADING SYSTEM:
95-100 4.0
90-94 3.5
85-89 3.0
80-84 2.5
74-79 2.0
67-73 1.5
60-66 1.0

QUIZZES (at least 3 Quizzes) 65%

CLASS PARTICIPATION (Attendance, Homework, Seatwork, Case 5%
Study, Recitation, Reflection Paper)
FINAL EXAMINATION 30 %
TOTAL 100%
LEARNING PLAN:
LEARNING TOPIC NO. OF LEARNING
OUTCOME HOURS / ACTIVITIES
WEEK
NO.
Orientation 1.0/ Week 1 • Introduction to the Course

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• Distinguish different types of Chapter 1 4.5 / • Simple Interest
interest and apply them in Simple Interest & Week 2 • Exact and Ordinary Interest
discounting promissory notes Simple Discount • Actual and Approximate Time
and bank notes. • Simple Discount
• Promissory Notes
• Discounting Promissory Notes
• Explain the concept of Chapter 2 6.0 / • Compound Amount and
compound interest and derive Compound Interest Week 3-4 Compound Interest
the formula for compound • Present and Future Values at
interest. Compound Interest
• Solve compound interest • Solving for Nominal Interest
problems involving unknown Rate
present value, amount, • Solving for Time
interest rate or time. • Effective Rate
• Apply different forms of • Equivalent Interest Rates
compound interest rates in
determining values of
obligations and in solving
equations of values.
• Appreciate the value of the
mathematics of investment in
lines of work where
borrowing or lending money
is encountered.
1.5 hrs / QUIZ # 1
Week 5
3.0/ Week 6 • Values of Obligation and their
Comparison
• Equation of Values
• Varying Interest Rates
• Continuous Compounding
• Identify different types of Chapter 3 6.0 / • Annuity
annuity and distinguish one Annuities with Week 7 - 8 • Types of Annuity
from the other. Simple Data • Ordinary Annuity
• Solve problems on annuity - Present Value and Amount
involving unknown present - Finding Periodic Payment
value, amount, periodic - Cash Price or Cash Value
payment, rate or time. - Annuity at Any Time
• Determine the value of an - Debtor’s Remaining Liability
annuity at an arbitrary date. - Finding Rate
- Finding Time
1.5 / QUIZ # 2
Week 8
4.5/ Week 9 • Annuity Due
- Present Value and Amount
- Finding Periodic Payment
- Finding Rate
- Finding Time
• Deferred Annuity
- Present Value and Amount
- Finding Periodic Payment
• Construct an amortization Chapter 4 4.5 hours / • Amortization
schedule and a sinking fund Amortization and Week 10 – - Periodic Payments
table. Sinking Fund 11 - Present Value
• Calculate the final irregular - Solving for the Outstanding
payment in an annuity Liabilities
problem when the term of the - Amortization Schedule
annuity is unknown. - Solving for the Final Irregular
• Apply the rudiments of Payment
mathematics of finance in
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 managing resources.
Appreciate the usefulness of
Business Mathematics in
considering financial
investments.
1.5/ Quiz # 3
Week 11
3.0/ Sinking Fund
Week 12 - Amount in the Fund
- Periodic Deposit
- Interest Earned
- Sinking Fund Schedule
• Obtain a working knowledge MS Excel 3.0 / Business Case Study
of MS Excel and apply it in a Application Week 13
case study of an investment
problem.
Final Exam 2.0/ Week
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Required Textbook:
Cordova, Wilson, et.al. Mathematics of Finance 3rd edition). Mobius Strip Corporation. 2008
References:
Presentacion, Gabriel and Ong, Anita, Fundamentals of Investment Mathematics. Island
Publishing House. 2009.

Biehler, Timothy J. The Mathematics of Money: Math for Business and Personal Finance
Decisions. McGraw-Hill / Irwin, New York, 2008.

Succeeding with College Algebra by Jerome E. Kaufman and Karen Schwitters (2010)
Cengage Learning / Philmont Academic

Shao, S. P. and Shao, L. P. Mathematics for Management & Finance: with College Algebra &
GMAT preparation (7th ed). South Western College Publishing, Ohio, 1995.
CLASS POLICIES:
1. Prompt and regular attendance in class is encouraged throughout the term.
2. The students are expected to observe standard classroom policies and procedures.
3. The provisions of the Student Handbook on attendance (Section 6) and Examinations
(Section 7) will be strictly observed.
4. The student is responsible for all assignments, change in assignments or other verbal
information given in the class whether in attendance or not.
5. Assignments due for submission will be collected at the beginning of the class period on
the date they are due.
6. Students are encouraged to use attires that consider the educational character of the
university. The faculty reserves the right to call the attention of the students who dress
inappropriately.

NOTE : NO FORMULA SHEET during quizzes and final exam.

Revised: PLC Cordova/Reyes