All courses

Course content

The course provides the students with the basic mathematical skills necessary to understand central analytical methods in economic theory. The main part of the course covers mathematical analysis with multivariable functions, with applications for theories of consumption and production. In addition, the course consists of integration, differential equations and linear algebra.

Learning outcome

Students should be able to apply the mathematical techniques required for analyzing economic models at the master level, in particular functions with multiple variables, optimization, and linear algebra.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: 4 hours of lectures every week, and 2 hours of practical exercise every second week.
Compulsory activity: 2 approved term papers.

Compulsory assignments

• Two approved term paper.

Recommended previous knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or the equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials