Business Problem Solving and Analysis.

Catalog description

Semester course; 4 lecture hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 4 credits. Prerequisite: BUSN 171*, MATH 139 , MATH 141 or MATH 151 with a minimum grade of C; or satisfactory score on the VCU Mathematics Placement Test within the one-year period immediately preceding the beginning of the course. This course provides an intuitive approach to algebra and introductory calculus, with an emphasis on concepts, applications and problems related to business. Starting with a review of functions, the course will explore the use of algebra to formulate and solve problems. Students will learn how to use of matrices to solve introductory linear programming problems. Additionally, students will be introduced to limits, continuity, techniques of differentiation and integration as it applies to algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, and optimization with an emphasis on applications in business. Students will build their understanding of mathematical models and how to use functions and data to solve real-world problems. Instruction will include the use of spreadsheets as a calculation and graphing tool. Students may not receive degree credit for more than one of BUSN 212 , MGMT 212, SCMA 212 or MATH 200 . This course was formerly numbered MGMT 212 and SCMA 212 . *Formerly MGMT 171, SCMA 171.