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Business Analysis and Computing (BAC)
Dean: Professor Mazze
110 Business Computing Applications (3)
Applications and concepts relevant to computers and management information systems, including communication, spreadsheet, word processing, and Internet software. (Lec. 3) Pre: open only to students with BU code or permission of instructor.
120 Introduction to Business Analysis and Applications (3)
Selected mathematical tools and techniques for analysis of business and economic problems and as aids in decision making. Topics from finite and modern mathematics and applied calculus. (Lec. 3) Pre: open only to students with BU code or permission of instructor. Algebra proficiency test required. (MQ)
201, 202 Managerial Statistics I, II (3 each)
201: General statistical methods used in the collection, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of statistical data. Includes frequency distribution, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability theory, sampling distribution, central limit theorem, law of large numbers, estimation, and tests of hypothesis. Pre: 120 or equivalent. 202: Additional data analysis techniques, including tests of independence and goodness of fit, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, time series, and index numbers. (Lec. 3) Pre: 201.
500 Computing for Management (2-3)
Computer concepts and programming using spreadsheet, database, presentation, communication, and other software packages. Emphasis on PC computing as an administrative and analytic tool for applications in management. (Lec. 2-3)
520 Mathematical Methods for Management (3)
Fundamental mathematical methods applied to the understanding and solution of managerial problems. Topics include the solution of systems of linear equations, differential calculus, and related areas. (Lec. 3) Graduate credit for students matriculated in the M.B.A. and M.S. in accounting programs only.
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