Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

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Free Online Course: Math for MBA and GMAT Prep provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 7 weeks long, 13 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Math for MBA and GMAT Prep is taught by Thomas Smith.

Overview
  • 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.

Syllabus
    • Introduction
      • Get to know your professor, Thomas Smith, and introduce yourself.
    • Descriptive Statistics
      • This module covers means, medians, modes, standard deviations, and foundational statistics concepts.
    • Data and Data Visualization: Excel Tools and Techniques
      • This module presents Excel tools and techniques for data visualization.
    • Equations and Inverting Equations (Algebra Refresher)
      • In this module, refresh your algebra skills with equations.
    • Common Business Concepts
      • This module covers common business concepts and mathematical applications to business settings.
    • Calculus and Marginal Analysis in a Business Context
      • This module will provide an overview of calculus and marginal analysis.
    • Regression Analysis
      • This module will provide an overview of regressions and coefficients.