MBA 501 - Foundations in Critical Business Analysis

3.00 credits.

This foundations course will cover three essential key areas: statistics, research design, and economics. Learners will study statistics and probabilities as applied to the business environment, including how to approach statistical problems, obtain quantitative results, and interpret those results. The research design segment covers the process of survey and questionnaire design, as well as evaluating data for reliability. The economics segment discusses supply and demand, competitive environments, financial markets and labor markets. (If this course is listed as a requirement, it must be completed prior to taking MBA520, MBA540, and MBA595).