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Emory University

Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

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.

Status: General Mathematics
Status: Descriptive Statistics
BeginnerCourse13 hours

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FA

Reviewed Aug 18, 2021

I am very happy to have completed the course. Many thanks to Professor T. Smith, Emory University and Coursera!

CD

Reviewed Apr 26, 2023

The course in good but I already knew what is taught inside.

SK

Reviewed Nov 16, 2025

Except for one particular assignment in Module 6 where there was an error in the question, the course was interesting and cohesive

AI

Reviewed Apr 23, 2022

Dr. Smith explained everything so well. His teaching style made even complex concepts understandable very quickly with his ability to tie in real-world examples.

VT

Reviewed Jan 8, 2022

Thanks Professor Smith a lot for your interesting course. I have learned a lot and will utilize this for my next year MBA study.

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