- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides the mathematical knowledge required to move into the more advanced business math courses, especially Calculus for Management. Topics include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series. Applications to economics and finance are used.
Prerequisite(s)
- Diploma of Technology in Business.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$800.98
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Perform the order of operations (BEDMAS).
- Do calculations involving fractions, inequalities and negative numbers.
- Graph linear equations.
- Solve systems of equations.
- Perform supply/demand analysis.
- Solve quadratic equations using the formula or factoring.
- Graph quadratic functions.
- Solve quadratic inequalities.
- Determine equilibrium price and quantity given a pair of quadratic demand and supply functions.
- Perform Revenue/Cost/profit analysis such as graphing the functions, maximizing the total revenue or profit or finding the break-even level of output.
- Graph exponential and logarithmic functions.
- Use the exponential function to model growth.
- Use logarithms to solve equations or find unknown parameters in simple models.
- Calculate percent changes, inflation, and compound interest.
- Sum up geometric series, calculate net present values, internal rates of return and compare investment projects.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Precalculus for Management (OPMT 5700) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of OPMT 5700 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 46333
Dates
Jan 06 - Apr 14 Loading
- CRN 46333
- $800.98 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Jan 27 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Feb 03 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Feb 10 - Feb 17 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Feb 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Mar 03 - Mar 10 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Mar 17 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Mar 24 - Mar 31 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Online |
| Apr 07 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
| Apr 14 | Tue | 18:00 - 20:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2009 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Maryam Dehghani Estarki
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is restricted to students accepted or conditionally accepted into the BBA Degree Program. For registration approval, please email bba@bcit.ca with your name and student ID. This is a hybrid course. Lecture content will be provided asynchronously, and in-person quizzes will be held on the dates listed above.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.