Course Outline

Course Identification:
Course Title
Course Code
Course Type
Batch
Semester
Course Credit Points
Class Hours

Business Mathematics-II
CCB-122
Mathematical
47/B(Day)
2nd
3.00
3 Hours per week

Course Teacher:
Name

Bidyut Kumer Balo

Email address

bidyutkumer@mkt.jnu.ac.bd

Consultation Times

After class or by appointment

Class Schedule:
Day
Tuesday
Wednesday

Time
3.00-4.30 pm
1.30-3.00 pm

Room No.
705
705

Mode of Class Instruction (not inclusive):

1. Lectures (in English)
2. Using recent articles on related issues
3. Multi-Media presentations
4. Group Discussions
5. Open Discussions
6. Role playing
7. Guest Speakers(if possible)
8. Audio-Visual materials
9. Workshops(if possible)
10. Seminars(if possible)

Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide an understanding of the key techniques required for
using data to make management decisions. This course focuses on the development of
understanding of basic concepts and principles of mathematics used in the area of business and
economics. The course emphasizes managerial applications of mathematical tools in areas such
as operations management, research methodology, accounting, marketing, and finance.

Text Book:
1. Business Mathematics: D.C. Sancheti and V.K. Kapoor, S. Chand and Sons, New Delhi.
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Reference Books:
1. Mathematics for Economics: Michael Hoy, John Livernois, Chris McKenna, Ray Rees
and Thanasis Stengos, Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.
2. Applied Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences and Social Sciences:
Raymond A. Barnett, Michael R. Ziegler, Karl E. Byleen, Prentice Hall.
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Assessment Policy:
Evaluation System
Class Attendance
Continuous Assessment

Marks
10

Assignment

Presentation

Quiz/ Class Test

10

Mid-Term Exam

20

Semester Final Examination

50

Course Breakup:
Lecture
Lecture 1

Topics
Functions: Meaning of function, Graphs and transformations,

Lecture 2

Functions: Linear functions, Quadratic functions, Cubic functions,

Polynomial and rational functions.

Lecture 3

Functions: Exponential functions, Logarithmic functions, Graph of

functions

Lecture 4

Differential Calculus: Meaning of differential calculus, Functional

notations, Limits, Continuity.

Lecture 5

Differential Calculus: The difference quotient, Definition of the

derivatives, Rules of differentiation.

Lecture 6

Differential Calculus: Simple power rule, Product and quotient rules,

Higher order derivatives.

Class Test
Lecture 7

Differential Calculus of Complex Functions: Logarithmic functions,

Exponential functions,

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Lecture 8

Differential Calculus of Complex Functions: Derivative of natural

number, Chain rule, Implicit differentiation

Lecture 9

Optimization of Functions of One Variable: Necessary conditions of

unconstrained maxima and minima,

Lecture 10

Optimization of Functions of One Variable: Second-order conditions,

Optimization over an interval.
Midterm Examination

Lecture 11

Integral Calculus: Meaning of integration, Indefinite integral, Definite

integral, Area between two curves.

Lecture 12

Integral Calculus: Area bounded by two functions, Integral of inverse

function.

Lecture 13

Integral Calculus: Integral of exponential and logarithmic functions,

Improper integrals

Lecture 14

Integral Calculus: Numerical integration, Integration by parts,

Differential equations, Application of differential equations.

Lecture 15

Multivariate Calculus: Partial differentiation, Second-order partial

derivatives

Lecture 16

Multivariate Calculus: First-order total differential, Curvature

properties

Lecture 17

Multivariate Calculus: Optimization of functions of multi-variables,

Constrained optimization

Lecture 18

Linear Programming (LP): Characteristics and formation of LP

models, Definitions of components of LP model

Lecture 19

Linear Programming (LP): Graphical solutions, The Simplex method,

Alternative optimal solutions, Unbounded solutions, The Dual,
Sensitivity analysis.

Lecture 20

Review Class and Closing

Respect the Wisdom of Elders

Good Luck
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