Math for Management

An introduction to the mathematical skills and techniques used in business or in preparation for M.B.A. coursework. Designed to provide a solid foundation in probability and descriptive statistics including: measures of central tendency, probability distributions, correlations, and regression and statistical hypothesis testing as well as explore basic math principles in the context of business, economics, budgeting, statistics, and probability. Emphasis will be on applying these principles to the study of economics, finance, mathematical analysis of investments, decision making, and other business applications.

Prerequisites:

Two years of high school algebra. A recent course in college algebra is recommended.

Course Outline

This course will cover the following topics:

Mathematical foundations in a business context
Microeconomics
Time value of money, interest and annuities
Capital budgeting
Investments and valuation
Portfolio theory
Probability
Statistics

Is This Course Right for Me?
Have you recently been accepted into an M.B.A. program and need a quantitative brush-up? Are you exploring applying to a business school? Will having an understanding of math and statistics in a business context improve your career path or prospects? This course is designed for any student seeking a concentrated yet comprehensive course of study in the quantitative tools used in the business setting and for M.B.A. coursework.

Sections

Start Anytime

Type: Online, Start Anytime

Instructor:

Dr. Hector Valenzuela

Cost: $950.00

Start Now, you have 180 days to complete this course once enrolled.

Online

2 semester units

Section Notes

Online, enroll anytime. This continuous enrollment course begins when you enroll. You have a minimum of 45 days and a maximum of 180 days to complete the course.

Students must score a 70% or higher on the final exam to pass the course.

The Start Anytime Course Orientation: Mathematics and Statistics (UNEX 1416) is required for all students taking Start Anytime Continuous Enrollment online mathematics and statistics courses. Please enroll in the free, short orientation, where you will explore tips on how to be successful and gain familiarity with requirements and procedures.

Section Materials

Textbook
(Mandatory)
PreMBA Analytical Primer: Essential Quantitative Concepts for Business Math by Regina Trevino
© 2008 Palgrave Macmillan ISBN 0230609139 Textbook ISBN: 9780230609136

Fall 2025 enrollment opens on June 16!

Testimonials

"Professor Pon's Math for Management course was exactly the primer I needed when preparing to go back to school to get my M.B.A. His lectures were incredibly organized and well-thought-out, and his teaching style—patient, informed, analytical—set me up for success in the course. I truly enjoyed taking this online class and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a solid foundation in managerial math."
—Shannon Ward, Business Lead at vuSearch, currently attending UCLA Anderson School of Management

Course Outline

Sections

Section 039