Questions About Business School

[corpsole2]

OK, so you guys know I graduated two weeks ago with my BA in History. Now, I pretty much have decided to take this year off and pursue other endeavors, but I am checking into business or law schools for next year. But for now, I have some business school related questions you could probably answer.

First of all, how math intensive were your classes? My major only required Intermediate Algebra, and I didn't go much beyond Introductory Statistics. The GMAT has a section for Quantitative Analysis, and it looks largely logic based, but it also seems to be calculus level math.

I have about fifteen business credits in my history degree, including six in Financial and Managerial Accounting. Within the month I will probably be taking a course in investment banking. So while I admit I am rusty when it comes to higher math, I can do fine in business related math.

Come to think of it, that is about the only question I have for now.

[bldgengineer]

The local CC to me requires Intro to Statistics as a math requirement before getting into Accounting 101. They then require these as gen ed electives:

MAT 110 - Finite Mathematics 3 credits + or
MAT 113 - College Algebra 3 credits + or
MAT 115 - Precalculus 5 credits + or
MAT 120 - Introduction to Applied Calculus 3 credits +
NAT SCI - Bio/Natural Sciences (G.Ed.) 4 credits

So basically you have to take one of those courses(based on your skill level)+ a 4 credit Bio/Nat Sci Elective by the end of your second year to qualify.

You should check the requirements/speak to an advisor from the school that you plan to obtain your degree from though, it could be completely different

[rebel100]

I think the only answer has to be...it depends. My WGU MBA had minimal math of any sort. I'm sure however that you can find other schools that expect a great deal more quantitative analyses than others. I would add that business math has always engaged me quite a bit more than general algebra or statistics, I like finding answers to real or simulated problems that can be applied to a real world problem...but I loathe the mixing of numbers and letters for their own sake.

[corpsole2]

I think the only answer has to be...it depends. My WGU MBA had minimal math of any sort. I'm sure however that you can find other schools that expect a great deal more quantitative analyses than others. I would add that business math has always engaged me quite a bit more than general algebra or statistics, I like finding answers to real or simulated problems that can be applied to a real world problem...but I loathe the mixing of numbers and letters for their own sake.

See, it's the same way with me. I took a course in Personal Finance, and for the most part I enjoyed the Financial Accounting course (Managerial Accounting, not so much). I understand and enjoy the relation of balance sheets vs. income statements and statements of cashflow. I just saw the math on the GMAT quantitative analysis section, and it got me wondering.

[corpsole2]

I'm looking at Norwich University's MBA programs, and it looks very impressive. I even found myself intrigued by their M.A. in Diplomacy.

Also, Villanova University delivers both an MBA and MPA online. That's another possibility.