BT 160 - Business Math

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

MTH 20 or designated placement

Course Description: This course introduces math applications used in business including percentages, fractions, interest (compounding, present value, future value), and other common business applications including business statistics.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Solve practical business problems using fundamental mathematical operations such as percentages, ratios, and proportions.
CLO#2: Apply basic statistical methods to summarize data, make predictions, and evaluate trends relevant to business scenarios.
CLO#3: Correctly calculate interest, present and future values, and payments related to loans, investments, and annuities commonly encountered in business and personal finance. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#4: Utilize a financial calculator to perform financial calculations.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Calculator: Texas Instruments-BA II Plus or TI-83 or TI-84.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.