Program Overview
Mathematics is a foundational pillar of business and finance. It is necessary to understand how to apply math in different financial situations to have business success. This course will allow you to strengthen your math skills by providing examples of how basic math concepts apply in a variety of financial settings, including calculating interest, business expenses, and employee compensation.
Career Opportunities
- Apply concepts of percentages to calculate percent change, discounted prices, and sales tax
- Distinguish between markup percentages and profit margins
- Calculate interest including simple interest and compound interest
- Compute the annual percentage yield (APY) and annual percentage rate (APR) in different situations
- Compute the present value and future value of an investment
- Calculate interest for installment buying and open-end credit
- Compute annual depreciation using different methods of depreciation
- Determine the distribution of overhead
- Understand how net wages are calculated for employees
- Evaluate stock investments using different financial ratios
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
The "Financial Math Basics" course offered by Etown Edge does not list any formal admission requirements. It is designed to be accessible to a broad audience, including:
- Professionals seeking to improve financial literacy
- Students preparing for business or finance roles
- Anyone interested in understanding everyday financial math concepts
Since the course is self-paced and online, you can enroll directly without needing prior approval or documentation. Let me know if you'd like help comparing it with other finance courses or finding more advanced options
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
$169
About Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, United States
Elizabethtown College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University ProfileApplication Information
- Application Deadline Not Specified
- Start Date Self-paced
- Language English
- Duration 90 Days
- Credits 5 Credit
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