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.

Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

Math for MBA and GMAT Prep

Instructor: Thomas Smith
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CD
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2023
The course in good but I already knew what is taught inside.
SK
Reviewed on 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
VT
Reviewed on 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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