This course gives participants a basic understanding of statistics as they apply in business situations. A fair share of students considering MBA programs come from backgrounds that do not include a large amount of training in mathematics and statistics. Often, students find themselves at a disadvantage when they apply for or enroll in MBA programs. This course will give you the tools to understand how these business statistics are calculated for navigating the built-in formulas that are included in Excel, but also how to apply these formulas in an range of business settings and situations.
Math for MBA and GMAT Prep
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There are 7 modules in this course
Get to know your professor, Thomas Smith, and introduce yourself.
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1 video1 reading1 discussion prompt
This module covers means, medians, modes, standard deviations, and foundational statistics concepts.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module presents Excel tools and techniques for data visualization.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
In this module, refresh your algebra skills with equations.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module covers common business concepts and mathematical applications to business settings.
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3 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module will provide an overview of calculus and marginal analysis.
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6 videos1 reading1 assignment
This module will provide an overview of regressions and coefficients.
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11 videos2 readings1 assignment
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Reviewed on Apr 23, 2022
Dr. Smith explained everything so well. His teaching style made even complex concepts understandable very quickly with his ability to tie in real-world examples.
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Reviewed on Jan 8, 2022
Thanks Professor Smith a lot for your interesting course. I have learned a lot and will utilize this for my next year MBA study.
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Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Except for one particular assignment in Module 6 where there was an error in the question, the course was interesting and cohesive
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