Business Mathematics Syllabus

Course Syllabus: BUS 080 - 27267 Syllabus

Meet Your Instructor:  Kathy Kieu-Diem Nguyen, MBA

Course Description: 

Business math applications including review of fractions, decimals, percent, banking, discounts, markups, payroll, interest calculation, installment buying, mortgages, depreciation, taxes, insurance, stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

Textbook Information:  

Business Math-Brief Edition.10th Ed.  Cheryl Cleaves, Margie Hobbs, Jeffrey Noble

Additional Course Information: 

1. Attend each class with supplies including the
2. A 1” 3 ring binder or folder, 3-hole college ruled paper, multiple black or blue pens for writing, multiple red pens for correcting, and
3. Failure to bring these items to EVERY class may reduce your points to ½ of what you would normally get. So don’t forget them!
4. Participate in each
5. Complete reading assignments in textbook prior to
6. Complete & present your project and other
7. Have an active email account for group collaboration and a working email account that is assigned to WebAdvisor and (They may be the same.)
8. Be familiar with Canvas.

Course Learning Objectives: 

The course objective is to obtain an understanding of business concepts and vocabulary in order to establish a foundation of business math. Students will be required to identify, describe, and demonstrate understanding of:

• Whole numbers
• Fractions
• Decimals banking
• Payroll
• Mortgages
• Financial statements and ratios
• Taxes
• Insurance
• Annuities
• Investments
• Business statistics and data presentation

This text will prepare you to enter the business world with mathematical tools for a variety of career paths. The chapters on business topics build on your knowledge of mathematics, so it is important to begin the course with a review of the mathematics and problem-solving skills you will need in the chapters to come.

Student Learning Objectives: 

1. Communication Skills - Students will be able to incorporate the terminology used in the business environment and will communicate effectively with others in the
2. Thinking and Reasoning - Students will learn how to apply course content in identifying functional areas of business and their interrelationships, to enhance their selected business career
3. Careers - Students will be able to identify business career path opportunities and the requirements to succeed in their

Students will do research at a level that is necessary to achieve personal, professional and educational success. They will use print material and technology to identify research needs, seek, access, evaluate, and apply information effectively and responsibly.