Business for Non-Majors

Colleges: College of Arts & Sciences | Questrom School of Business

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)

A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 1-3:30 pm Add & Drop Dates

Course Start Date	Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Last day to add	Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Last day to drop without "W" grade	Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Last day to drop with "W" grade	Thursday, June 12, 2025
Course End Date	Friday, June 27, 2025

Location: HAR 312 ... Open Seats

Irena Lucifredi

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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.

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 2 (June 30-August 8)

O2 (IND) Arranged Add & Drop Dates

Course Start Date	Monday, June 30, 2025
Last day to add	Monday, July 7, 2025
Last day to drop without "W" grade	Monday, July 7, 2025
Last day to drop with "W" grade	Thursday, July 24, 2025
Course End Date	Friday, August 8, 2025

... Open Seats

Matthew Reis

Online Course: Meets online every Wed 7-8 pm for a live class. Not open to Questrom majors/minors

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