Mathematics/Pre-MBA Area (2016-2017 Bulletin)
This area program is designed primarily for students that anticipate entering a graduate finance, economics or management (MBA) program in the future, and wish to get an excellent mathematical foundation for it.
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts Degree
University Studies Requirements: 43-53 hrs
(see Chapter 6 of the Bulletin, Academic Degree Programs)
University Studies selections must include:
Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies and Quantitative Skills:
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
Social and Self-Awareness and Responsible Citizenship:
ECO 230 Principles of Macroeconomics
University Studies Electives:
ECO 231 Principles of Microeconomics
MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
Required Courses: 39 hrs
ACC 200 Principles of Financial Accounting
ACC 201 Principles of Managerial Accounting
BUS 355 Information Systems and Decision Making
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology1
FIN 330 Principles of Finance
MAT 100T Transitions
MAT 312 Mathematical Reasoning2
MAT 335 Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra
MGT 350 Fundamentals of Management
MGT 443 Management of Operations and Technology
MKT 360 Principles of Marketing
STA 540 Mathematical Statistics I3
STA 565 Applied Statistics I
Required Limited Electives: 12-13 hrs
Four courses (3 or 4 credit hour) selected from MAT 338 and MAT or STA courses numbered
400 or above.
Co-requirement: 3 hrs
One course in computer programming selected from CSC 145, 232, 235 or EGR 140.
Unrestricted Electives: 12-13 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements: 120 hrs
Four-year program plans starting with: MAT 150 MAT 250
Academic plans for this program: B.S. Applied Math Area Pre-MBA B.A. Applied Math Area Pre-MBA
1May be taken as a University Studies elective.
2This is a University Studies writing intensive course.
3This is a University Studies technology intensive course.