Basic Statistics for Business and Economics
7.5 credits
With the advent of modern technology, data has become ubiquitous in everyday life, impacting areas such as business administration and economics, to name but a few. The availability and accessibility of data makes learning from it crucial for decision makers and/or data-driven decision agents. Statistics serves as a key method for this, providing an investigative process for problem solving and informed decision making.
This course is designed to provide the participant, whether a student, researcher, or someone with an interest in statistics, with the necessary statistical skills used in practice. This includes the basics of statistics, probability, estimation, and hypothesis testing, with an emphasis on modern statistical software.
Växjö – the student city with a vibrant campus
Just south of Växjö city centre lies Campus Växjö. Many students choose to live on campus.
Here you have friends, restaurants, lecture halls, gyms, a supermarket, the university library, outdoor recreation areas, and student pubs – all within a five-minute walk. You can also live in other parts of Växjö and easily reach the university by bike or bus.
With nearly 100 000 inhabitants, Växjö is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing cities. It has a strong Småland entrepreneurial spirit and a diverse business sector – perfect when you’re looking for a placement, an internship, or a job.
Växjö is also a scenic city, where you’re always close to forests and lakes, and it offers plenty of events and experiences, ranging from music and food to sports.
Build your own degree
Did you know that you can combine single-subject courses to build your own degree? In this way, you can design your own degree based on your interests and the career you are aiming for. This does not apply to all courses so make sure to check with a study counsellor at the faculty. Learn more about how you can build your own degree and become unique on the labour market.