BT 160 - Business Math

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.