Math for MBA and GMAT Prep
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.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 13 hours
- Course by Emory University
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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.Modules
Introductions
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1
Videos
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1
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
1
Videos
- Meet the Instructor
1
Readings
- Thomas Smith Bio
Lectures: Understanding and visualizing data using descriptive statistics
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Descriptive Statistics
- Median and Mode
- Median and Mode Part 2
- Standard Deviation
- Standard Deviation Part 2
- Standard Deviation Examples
Practice Exercise
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Descriptive Statistics Exercise
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Descriptive Statistics Quiz
Lectures: Understanding and visualizing data using graphs and figures
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Data Visualization - Video 1
- Data Visualization Video 2
- Data Visualization - Video 3
Practice Exercises
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2
Readings
2
Readings
- Data Visualization Exercise 1
- Data Visualization Exercise 2
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Data Visualization Quiz
Lectures
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5
Videos
5
Videos
- Linear Equations Part 1
- Linear Equations Part 2
- Linear Equations Part 3
- Linear Equations Part 4
- Linear Equations Part 5
Practice Exercise
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Equations and Inverting Equations Exercise
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Equations and Inverting Equations Quiz
Lectures
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Common Business Concepts Part 1
- Common Business Concepts Part 2
- Common Business Concepts Part 3
Practice Exercise
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Common Business Concepts Exercise 1
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Common Business Concepts Quiz
Lectures
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6
Videos
6
Videos
- Calculus video 1
- Calculus video 2
- Calculus video 3
- Calculus video 4
- Calculus video 5
- Calculus video 6
Practice Exercise
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Calculus Exercise 1
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Calculus Quiz
Lectures
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11
Videos
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1
Readings
11
Videos
- Regression Analysis video 1
- Regression Analysis video 2
- Regression Analysis video 3
- Regression Analysis video 4
- Regression Analysis video 5
- Regression Analysis video 6
- Regression Analysis video 7
- Regression Analysis video 8
- Regression Analysis video 9
- Regression Analysis video 10
- Regression Analysis video 11
1
Readings
- Ice Cream Data.csv
Practice Exercise
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1
Readings
1
Readings
- Regression Analysis Exercise 1
Quiz
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Regression Analysis Quiz
Auto Summary
"Math for MBA and GMAT Prep" is a foundational course offered by Coursera, focusing on essential statistics for business applications. Ideal for prospective MBA students from non-mathematical backgrounds, this 780-minute course equips learners with the skills to understand and apply business statistics, utilizing Excel formulas in various business scenarios. Available through a Starter subscription, it bridges the gap for students aiming to excel in MBA programs and GMAT preparation.
Thomas Smith