Statistics, Mathematics, Second Cycle, 5 credits

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

After completed studies, the student shall have

• knowledge and understanding of mathematical tools for statistical analysis and applied research.

Competence and skills

After completed studies, the student shall be able to

• formulate mathematical models and solve problems based on issues in statistics
• apply mathematical tools to complex problems in statistics.

Judgement and approach

After completing the course the student shall have the ability to

• judge the relevance of mathematical tools for the statistics issue at hand.

Content

• Single and multivariable calculus: Functions of one and several variables, (partial) derivative, limits, Taylor's formula, integration
• Matrix algebra: Matrix operations, determinant, inverse, quadratic form, vectorization, Kronecker product, matrix differentiation
• Single and multivariable optimization: Unconstrained and constrained optimization.

Examinations and grades

Written Examination, 5 credits (Code: A001)
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may determine which grading system is to be used. The grade must be determined by a teacher specifically nominated by the university (the examiner).

In accordance with university regulations on grading systems for first and second-cycle courses and study programmes (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades is to be used: fail (U), pass (G) or pass with distinction (VG). For courses included in an international master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the A to F grading scale is to be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by them, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds for doing so.

The grades used on this course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).

Modes of assessment

Written Examination, 5 credits (Code: A001)

For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other modes of assessment.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations.

Specific entry requirements

First-cycle courses of 60 credits in statistics, alternatively first-cycle courses of 30 credits in statistics and 60 credits in mathematics, alternatively first-cycle courses of 75 credits in economics or business administration. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English 6" or "English B" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations.

Other provisions

The language of instruction is English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

Reading list and other learning resources

Required Reading

Sydsaeter et al. (latest edition)
Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis
Pearson.

As well as supplementary material that will be provided during the course.