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This proctored exam assesses the material in the 'LSE Maths Essentials' course and can be used as the Mathematics Entrance Requirement for the University of London's EMFSS Programmes - academic direction provided by LSE.
'LSE Maths Essentials' introduces some of the basic ideas and methods of mathematics with an emphasis on their application.
It works at an elementary level with the aim of developing sophisticated mathematical skills and bridging the gap between school leavers and undergraduate study.
At the end of the mathematics course, you should be able to:
Manipulate and use algebraic expressions
Graph, differentiate and integrate simple functions
Calculate basis quantities in financial mathematics
Related skills developed during this course include Algebra, Basic Math, Calculus, Differential Calculus, Elementary Algebra, Integral Calculus, Linear Equations.
The pass marks required are listed below:
BSc Data Science and Business Analytics – 60% required
BSc Mathematics and Economics – 60% required
BSc Accounting and Finance – 50% required
BSc Finance – 50% required
BSc Business and Management – 50% required
BSc Economics – 50% required
BSc Economics and Finance – 50% required
BSc Economics and Management – 50% required
BSc Economics and Politics – 50% required
BSc International Relations – 40% required
BSc Management and Digital Innovation – 40% required
BSc Politics and International Relations – 40% required
For more information on the entry requirements for the University of London's EMFSS programmes, visit.
What you will be examined on:
An overview of functions and the fundamentals of calculus
An introduction to financial mathematics
Arithmetic and Algebra
A review of arithmetic and the manipulation of algebraic expressions (including the use of brackets and power laws).
Solving linear equations and the relationship between linear expressions and straight lines.
Solving quadratic equations
The relationship between quadratic expressions and parabolae.
Functions
An introduction to functions such as polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, and trigonometric functions.
The existence of inverse functions and how to find them.
The laws of logarithms and their uses.
Calculus
The meaning of the derivative and how to find it (including the product, quotient, and chain rules).
Using derivatives to find approximations and solve simple optimisation problems with economic applications.
Curve sketching
Integration of simple functions and using integrals to find areas.
Financial mathematics
Compound interest over different compounding intervals.
Arithmetic and geometric sequences.
Investment schemes
Assessing the value of an investment
