Business for Non-Majors

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Applied Mathematics for Personal Finance

    CAS MA 119

    Applications of mathematics for personal financial decision-making. Systems of equations, exponential functions, logarithms, probability, descriptive statistics, and numerical simulation for modeling saving, borrowing, inflation, purchasing power, taxation, government benefits, risk management, insurance, annuities, and investments. Carries MCS divisional credit in CAS. This course also fulfills the learning outcomes for Life Skills. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning I, Social Inquiry I, Critical Thinking. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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Questrom School of Business

This special set of courses is intended for students who are interested in an introduction to various aspects of business. Developed specifically for non-business majors, these courses provide valuable exposure to business principles, including management, financial analysis, and marketing techniques. These courses may not be taken by Questrom students for credit nor can they be used by Boston University students toward a Business Administration minor. There are no prerequisites for courses in the Business for Non-Business Majors series.
  • Principles of Marketing

    QST MK 200

    Open only to non-Questrom students. Marketing elective for Business minors. How is it that some products succeed and some fail' In many instances, the difference is in their marketing. The course examines key areas of marketing including product development, advertising, promotions, pricing, and channels. It uses a combination of in-class exercises, real world examples, cases, lecture, and discussion. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

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  • Introduction to Management

    QST SM 101

    Online offering. A broad introduction to the nature and activities of business enterprises within the United States' economic and political framework. Course content introduces economic systems, essential elements of business organization, production, human resource management, marketing, finance, and risk management. Key objectives of the course are development of business vocabulary and a fundamental understanding of how businesses make money. This course is intended for non-business majors. It may not be taken by Questrom students for credit nor can it be used by Boston University students toward the Business Administration minor. Non-Questrom students may register for this course directly via the Student Link. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

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