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College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mathematical Business (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Mathematical Business:

Students will be able to:

  • Solve problems using fundamental concepts of calculus, linear algebra, and statistics.
  • Offer well-reasoned critiques of mathematical arguments presented in business contexts.
  • Use mathematical software and one or more programming languages to solve mathematical problems or demonstrate mathematical ideas.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate the results of inductive quantitative analysis effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others.

Mathematical Business majors are required to take the following mathematics and computer science courses:

Mathematical Business majors are also required to take the following business and economics courses:

12 credits selected from:

Suggested first year courses:

Fall semester:

Spring semester:

Notes:

A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB Examination should be placed in MA 122 in the first semester and MA 222 in the second semester. Credit will be given for MA 121.

A student who achieved a score of 4 or better on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus BC Examination should be placed in MA 222 in the first semester consider taking MA 201 in the second semester. Credit will be given for both MA 121 and MA 122.

Students considering a Mathematics major should not take MA 105 or MA 117.

All Mathematics majors should take a 4-credit math course every semester, even if they have AP or transfer credit for one or more calculus courses.

A C- or better is required to advance from MA 121 to MA 122 and from MA 122 to MA 222.

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