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Quantitative Methods for Business

Undergraduate | USA-MATH1075 | 2023

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Learn the power of numbers in achieving business goals. Gain skills in gathering, interpreting and presenting data. Create growth by determining the sales volumes needed to break-even and make a profit. Learn through real cases.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
10 weeks

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Quantitative Methods for Business

About this subject

  • By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:

    1. Understand the basis and role of quantitative information for decision making in business and management.
    2. Perform basic mathematical calculations and manipulations, apply descriptive statistical methods and interpret the results.
    3. Use Excel to carry out calculations and produce diagrams for decision making in business.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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