Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2ISL122Commercial Mathematics3+0+03619.04.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Business
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The aim is to teach students basic mathematical calculations used in business (VAT, discount, profit, etc.) and to equip them with the skills to apply these calculations.
Course Content This course covers fundamental mathematical operations encountered in business. Topics include percentage calculations, ratios and proportions, VAT calculations, discount applications, invoice amount calculations, cost, sales and profit calculations, and profit margin analysis.
Course Methods and Techniques 1. Lecture, 3. Problem Solving, 4. Case Study, 5. Individual Study
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Senem EIVAZZADEH İNCE senem.ince@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Mehmet Akif Alpaydın, (2020),Business Mathematics https://suluovatml.meb.k12.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/05/05/117976/dosyalar/2020_09/08122932_Mesleki_Matematik.pdf
Course Notes Lecture notes on the invoice calculation method will be shared by the instructor.
Exams %20 Kısa Sınavlar %30 vize sınavı, %50 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %50
Social Sciences %10
Field %40

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 30
Quizzes 2 % 20
Final examination 1 % 50
Total
4
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 30 30
Final examination 1 35 35
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 6 149

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 It understands business mathematical operations such as percentages, ratios, and proportions.
2 Understands VAT calculation procedures.
3 It understands profit and loss and cost accounting.
4 It covers discount, gross tax base, material tax base, and invoice amount calculations.
5 Interest and compound interest calculations.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic mathematical processes
2 Ratios and proportion
3 Example problem solving for Ratio and Proportion Calculations
4 Percentage problems
5 Loss - profit problems
6 Percentage problems / Loss -profit problems
7 Quiz
8 Explanation of VAT calculations and solution of example questions.
9 Explanation of invoice amount, gross tax base, and net tax base calculations, and problem-solving.
10 Interest problems
11 Simple calculation example question solution.
12 Discount problems
13 Example question solution
14 Example question solution

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 2
C1 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1
C2 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 2
C3 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 2
C4 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1
C5 3 2 3 1 2 1 1 2

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