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Would you like to better understand the numerical side of business? This program will provide the quantitative reasoning for much of the conduct and understanding of business and finance in today’s world. We will focus on contemporary business issues, as well as offer an introduction to personal finance and investing. This program also includes four credits of basic undergraduate statistics that will serve as a foundation for further work in advanced social sciences, including graduate programs requiring statistics, such as MBA or MPA.

We will examine the financial challenges faced by smaller businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals, and what it takes to be effective in our current economic environment. There will be workshops, lectures, films, guest speakers, and student-led sessions. Readings from daily newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal , magazines such as the Economist and Kiplinger , and texts such as That Used to Be Us by Thomas Friedman will increase student familiarity with current business topics and help students develop the skills to organize and analyze business, economic, and financial information. Strategies for effectively presenting quantitative information will also be covered.

Quarters

Fall Open

Location and Schedule

Campus Location

Olympia

Time Offered

Day