BA_BMAT101: Business Math

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About Course

  • This course emphasizes the mathematics required in general business processes.
  • It begins with a brief review of arithmetic and algebra.
  • These skills are then applied to business situations requiring the use of percentages, markup, simple interest and compound interest.
  • The emphasis is on applied business mathematics and the use of a hand-held business calculator.
  • This course is designed to prepare students for the mathematical and analytical applications required in subsequent business and economics courses.

After the completion of this course, you will be able to delve into the following mentioned streams of Business Math

  • Operations Management
  • Sales and Marketing Analytics
  • Loan and Mortgage Management
  • Budgeting and Forecasting Management
  • Investment Analysis Management
  • Financial Analysis Management
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What Will You Learn?

  • Solve business problems that involve simple algebra stated in words;
  • Identify, graph and interpret linear relationships;
  • Solve budget problems using break-even and merchandising concepts;
  • Select and use appropriate formulae or business calculator functions to solve problems involving simple or compound interest;
  • Calculate and compare interest on various forms of credit or investments; and
  • Create and use amortization tables for various debt instruments.

Course Content

Module 1

  • Topic 1: Review and Applications of Basic Mathematics
    03:12
  • LO1: Demonstrate Basic Arithmetic in Business Contexts
    18:27
  • LO2: Explain Solving Percentage-Based Problems
    15:49
  • LO3: Describe Data and Statistics in Business Decision-making
    19:17
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Review and Applications of Basic Mathematics
  • Topic 2: Review and Applications of Algebra
    03:06
  • LO1: Explain Algebraic Fundamentals
    16:02
  • LO2: Analyze Graphs of Linear Equations
    17:31
  • LO3: Using Financial Calculators for Algebraic Solutions
    14:46
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Review and Applications of Algebra
  • Topic 3: Ratios and Proportions
    03:02
  • LO1: Describe the Key Concepts of Ratios and Proportions
    15:26
  • LO2: Explain Applying Ratios in Business Contexts
    25:57
  • LO3: Identify the Proportional Problems in Business
    27:53
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Ratios and Proportions
  • Topic 4: Mathematics of Merchandising
    03:43
  • LO1: Discuss Key Merchandising Concepts
    15:28
  • LO2: Explain Using Financial Calculators for Merchandising Calculations
    15:50
  • LO3: Describe Analyzing Profitability in Merchandising
    14:45
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Mathematics of Merchandising
  • Topic 5: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
    04:30
  • LO1: Explain the Fundamental Concepts of Cost-Volume-Profit
    24:50
  • LO2: Utilize CVP in Making Business Decisions
    11:11
  • LO3: Explain Using CVP in Analyzing Profitability
    12:52
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
  • Topic 6: Simple Interest
    05:06
  • LO1: Define Simple Interest
    08:42
  • LO2: Evaluate Calculating Simple Interest
    11:34
  • LO3: Explain Applying Simple Interest in Business
    13:11
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Simple Interest
  • Topic 7: Applications of Simple Interest
    04:50
  • LO1: Discuss Simple Interest Calculations
    09:21
  • LO2: Explain Using Financial Calculators for Simple Interest
    08:29
  • LO3: Describe Interpreting Interest in Financial Statements
    11:53
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Applications of Simple Interest
  • Topic 8: Compound Interest: Future Value and Present Value
    05:03
  • LO1: Explain the Concept of Compound Interest and its Significance
    11:45
  • LO2: Accurately Calculate the Future Value of an Investment
    10:57
  • LO3: Determine the Present Value of Future Cash Flows
    12:47
  • LO4: Assess the Implications of Compound Interest on Investment Decisions
    10:04
  • LO5: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Compound Interest: Future Value and Present Value
  • Topic 9: Compound Interest: Further Topics and Applications
    04:55
  • LO1: Demonstrate Proficiency in using Financial Calculators
    14:12
  • LO2: Describe Applying Compound Interest in Real Scenarios
    08:44
  • LO3: Discuss Applications of Compound Interest in Business Financing.
    14:47
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Compound Interest: Further Topics and Applications
  • Topic 10: Annuities: Future Value and Present Value
    04:42
  • LO1: Define the Key Concepts of Annuities
    09:30
  • LO2: Differentiate Between Annuity Types on Future and Present Value Calculations
    11:22
  • LO3: Analyze the Practical Applications of Annuities in Business
    14:44
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Annuities: Future Value and Present Value
  • Topic 11: Annuities: Periodic Payment, Number of Payments, and Interest Rate
    04:31
  • LO1: Explain Annuities Importance in Financial Planning
    16:23
  • LO2: Analyze Scenarios to Determine the Number of Payments
    07:54
  • LO3: Describe Calculating Periodic Payments for Ordinary Annuities and Annuities Due
    09:50
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Annuities: Periodic Payment, Number of Payments, and Interest Rate
  • Topic 12: Annuities: Special Situations
    04:45
  • LO1: Explain the Tax Implications Associated with Different Types of Annuities
    24:41
  • LO2: Describe Evaluating Real-world Scenarios involving Annuities
    14:38
  • LO3: Identify Problem-solving Techniques to Address Complex Problems
    11:50
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Annuities: Special Situations
  • Topic 13: Loan Amortization; Mortgages
    05:04
  • LO1: Explain the Concept of Loan Amortization
    18:57
  • LO2: Describe Calculating the Amortization Schedule using the Texas Instruments
    11:13
  • LO3: Analyze the Breakdown of Payments into Interest and Principal Components
    06:25
  • LO4: Knowledge Check
  • Case Study: Loan Amortization; Mortgages
  • Module Based Quiz

Final Exam

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