Marymount University
Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
MA 151 Quantitative Methods for Business
This lively course uses Excel to apply mathematical analyses for data that reflects realistic business scenarios. Students will develop a edeep understanding of linear models, including systems of linear equations and systems of linear inequalities. They will also be able to recognize, manipulate, and perform analyses involving polynomial and exponential functions. The course covers introductory probabilty, expected value, and regression. The mathematical concepts are applied to problems in break-even analysis, optimization, and decision analysis, with an eye to risk and sensitivity in model outcomes. Prerequisite: complete university's Directed Self Placement process, or a grade of C or better in MA 095. Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements Designation: MT. (3)
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