- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Includes descriptive statistics, including numerical and graphical presentation of data, measures of central tendency, dispersion and elementary probabilities. Introduction to several discrete and continuous probability distributions . Introduction to inferential statistics through selected topics such as sampling, confidence limits of the mean, hypotheses testing, simple linear regression and the chi-squared test for independence.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
5.5
Domestic fees
$884.06 - $898.72 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the value of statistical information in a variety of business disciplines and work environments.
- Assess statistical information portrayed in the media, work and educational environments.
- Organize and analyze quantitative data.
- Calculate descriptive statistics measures such as the mean, weighted mean, median, mode, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and variance.
- Use graphical techniques to present data in such a manner that it is understood by and meaningful to colleagues and clients.
- Analyze data presented in frequency distributions, histograms and boxplots.
- Apply the common rules of probability to evaluate business alternatives.
- Analyze and calculate probabilities for Binomial, Poisson, Uniform and Exponential probability distributions.
- Calculate expected values and standard deviations for random variables.
- Construct and interpret a confidence interval estimate for a single population mean using both the standard normal and t distributions.
- Establish and interpret a confidence interval estimate for a single population proportion.
- Determine the required sample size for estimating a single population mean or proportion.
- Carry out an appropriate hypothesis test on a single population mean or proportion.
- Interpret the p-value of the test statistic.
- Carry out a hypothesis test comparing two population means or proportions.
- Construct a contingency table and perform a chi squared test of independence.
- Analyze simple two-variable problems using linear regression and correlation.
- Interpret the results of a computer generated regression model and ANOVA table.
Effective as of Winter 2020
Related Programs
Business Statistics (OPMT 1130) 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).
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Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below are nine offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 92741
Dates
Jan 02 - Apr 24 Loading
- CRN 92741
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3150 |
| Jan 09 - Feb 06 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
| Feb 13 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
| Feb 20 - Mar 06 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
| Mar 13 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
| Mar 20 - Apr 17 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 109 |
| Apr 24 | Fri | 17:30 - 21:40 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 107 |
Duration
16 weeks
Instructor
Simin Chavoshi Jolfaee
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 92565
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 11 Loading
- CRN 92565
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Exams will be held on campus in person as follows: Saturday, February 28 1000-1300 Final exam Saturday, April 12 1000-1300
Status
CRN 92679
Dates
Jan 05 - Apr 13 Loading
- CRN 92679
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be taught with a combination of online synchronous and online asynchronous. 2.5 hours will be online asynchronous and the balance will be online synchronous. Please note that all exams will be held in person on campus as follows: Test #1 Monday, Feb 2 1800-2000, Test #2 Monday, March 16 1800-2000, Test #3 Final exam Monday, April 13 1800-2000 No class on Monday, Feb 16 and Monday April 6
Status
CRN 91761
Dates
Jan 06 - May 05 Loading
- CRN 91761
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - May 05 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2016 |
Duration
18 weeks
Instructor
Spencer Richardson
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 91763
Dates
Jan 06 - Feb 26 Loading
- CRN 91763
- $884.06 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Feb 26 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 22:10 | Downtown DTC Rm. 635 |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 93431
Dates
Jan 06 - Apr 07 Loading
- CRN 93431
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be taught with a combination of online synchronous and online asynchronous delivery. Synchronous sessions will be 1730-1930 (PST) and the remainder will be online asynchronous. Please note that all exams will be held in person on campus as follows: Feb 3: Exam #1 1730-1930, Mar 10: Exam #2 1730-1930, Apr 7: Final Exam 1730-1930. If this course is showing as full, please contact Ruth_Mackay@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
CRN 93398
Dates
Jan 07 - May 06 Loading
- CRN 93398
- $898.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
18 weeks
Instructor
Spencer Richardson
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 93476
Dates
Jan 09 - Apr 24 Loading
- CRN 93476
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Apr 24 | Fri | 17:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby SE06 Rm. 102 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is held in-person on Fridays 5:30-10:00 pm (PST) at the Burnaby campus. To be successful in this course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, starting week 1. If this course is showing as full, please contact Ruth_Mackay@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN. No class held on April 3rd - Good Friday.
Status
CRN 91762
Dates
Jan 10 - Apr 18 Loading
- CRN 91762
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, March 7 This is a synchronous online course, and you will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies or more if it is a condensed course starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. *** Please note that both the midterm and final exams will be held in person on campus: Midterm exam: Sat, Feb 21 8:30 am Final exam: Sat, April 18th 8:30 am
Status
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are six offerings of OPMT 1130 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69891
Dates
Jun 05 - Aug 13 Loading
- CRN 69891
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Please note that your midterm and final exams are in person on campus as follows: Midterm exam: Friday, July 10 at 1800 and Final .exam Thurs, Aug 13 at 1800 This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. Please contact Program Assistant for approval to register into this course. Email: ruth_mackay@bcit.ca
Status
CRN 69357
Dates
Jun 08 - Jul 13 Loading
- CRN 69357
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jul 13 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 08:30 - 13:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2016 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- *** Students must get approval from Program Assistant to register into this course . Email Ruth_MacKay@bcit.ca No class on July 1st
Status
CRN 69416
Dates
Jul 06 - Aug 24 Loading
- CRN 69416
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06 - Aug 24 | Mon, Wed | 18:00 - 20:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 313 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Sam Choo
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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 is a Hybrid course. Lecture content will be delivered online asynchronously online and labs will be held in person at the Burnaby campus on Monday and Wednesdays from 1800-2030 No class on Aug 3 **Please contact the Program Assistant for approval to register; email ruth_mackay@bcit.ca
Status
CRN 69895
Dates
Apr 01 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 69895
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Leslie Major
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course is asynchronous and does not require you to meet every week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Please note that both the midterm exam and the final exam will be in person on campus. : Midterm exam : 23 May 2026 9:00 am and Final Exam 27 Jun 2026 at 9:00 am It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more of it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
CRN 69365
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 18 Loading
- CRN 69365
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 18 | Tue, Thu | 18:00 - 21:00 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3655 |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Germain Tanoh
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Status
CRN 69358
Dates
Jun 08 - Jul 13 Loading
- CRN 69358
- $898.72 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08 - Jul 13 | Mon, Wed, Fri | 17:30 - 22:00 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2016 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
Judy Li
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on July 1st
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.