- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 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
$769.22 - $785.16 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
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 with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of OPMT 5700 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 63813
Dates
Tue Jun 18 - Tue Jul 30
- 7 weeks
- CRN 63813
- Domestic fees $769.22
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Enrollment is restricted to students accepted or conditionally accepted into the BBA Degree program in the School of Business & Media. For registration approval, please email bba@bcit.ca with your name and student ID. This online course follows a weekly schedule with posted due dates for assignments and exams. However, lecture content is asynchronous with no weekly face-to-face meetings with the instructor. The final exam will be held at the Burnaby campus on July 27.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of OPMT 5700 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32085
Dates
Thu Sep 05 - Thu Dec 12
- 15 weeks
- CRN 32085
- Domestic fees $785.16
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Sep 05 - Dec 12 | Thu | N/A | Online |
| Oct 03 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Oct 24 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Nov 14 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Dec 05 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
| Dec 12 | Thu | 18:00 - 19:30 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 108 |
Instructor
Maryam Dehghani Estarki
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 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 throughout the week, and in-person quizzes/the final exam will be held Thursday evenings at the Burnaby campus. See above for full schedule.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.