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58989-01 - Lecture: Computing for Business and Economics (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2021 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers | Dietmar Maringer (dietmar.maringer@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This course provides an introduction to different computational methods relevant in economics and business, combining theoretical concepts with hands-on implementations. The main topics are: * introduction to programming with Python, * selected topics from computer science (software engineering, algorithms, data structures) * fundamental numerical techniques (roots, systems of equations, unconstrained optimization), and * basics of Monte Carlo simulation. |
| Learning objectives | Participants should be able to implement economic and business models and to solve them numerically, using Python. This course is also meant as foundation for subsequent courses with strong computational components. |
| Bibliography | Langtangen, H. P. A Primer on Scientific Programming Using Python Springer, 2014 Miranda, M. J. & Fackler, P. L. Applied Computational Economics and Finance The MIT Press, 2002 Brandimarte, P. Numerical Methods in Finance and Economics, Wiley-Interscience, 2006 Gilli, M.; Maringer, D. & Schumann, E. Numerical Methods and Optimization in Finance, Academic Press, 2nd edition 2019. (or 1st ed., 2011) |
| Course application | Registration: Please enrol in MOnA. EUCOR-Students and students of other Swiss Universities have to enrol at the students administration office (studseksupport1@unibas.ch) within the official enrolment period. Enrolment = Registration for the exam! |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
| wöchentlich | Friday | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz - |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22.09.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 24.09.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 29.09.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 01.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 06.10.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 08.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 13.10.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 15.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 20.10.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 22.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Wednesday 27.10.2021 | 08.15-10.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Friday 29.10.2021 | 10.15-12.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
| Modules |
Module: Core Courses in Data Science and Computational Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Field Electives in Economics and Public Policy (Master's Studies: Economics and Public Policy) Module: Fundamentals in Business and Technology (Master's Studies: Business and Technology) Module: Specific Electives in Business and Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Module: Specific Electives in Data Science and Computational Economics (Master's Studies: Business and Economics) Specialization Module: Quantitative Methods (Master's Studies: Business and Economics (Start of studies before 01.08.2021)) |
| Assessment format | record of achievement |
| Assessment details | Active participation, assignments, and written final exam. Details to be agreed during the course. written exam: 24.11.21; 09:00-10:00. WWZ S15: A-Z. In case COVID-19 protective measures prevent examination on site, the faculty reserves the right to conduct the examination electronically during the same time slot. You can still withdraw from the examination by submitting a completed, signed form to our office from 19.10.21 until 29.10.21 / 12:00 o’clock. Please send your form by mail to belegungstorno-wwz@unibas.ch. You will find the examination withdrawal form on the Homepage of the Student Dean’s Office. Prior to 18.10.21, please only use MONA for withdrawing. |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Business and Economics , studiendekanat-wwz@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Faculty of Business and Economics |