Business Math - BUSD 1003

This course starts with a review of basic arithmetic and algebra, then introduces students to concepts, mathematical tools and skills required for solving problems in the business and finance sector. Some of the topics include simple and compound interest, discounts, future and present values, annuities, loans, and bonds. Students will be introduced to linear systems and break-even analysis required for business decisions. Using learned concepts, they will also focus on assessing and evaluating the feasibility of capital investment decisions. In addition to all these topics, the course covers descriptive statistics. Students will study numerical and graphical ways to describe and display data. Although there are no prerequisites for BUSD 1003, students are expected to have basic knowledge of arithmetic and algebra.

Note: Restricted to Accounting Technician, Business Administration, Machine Learning Analyst, and Open Studies.

This course is delivered in a classroom setting with face-to-face instruction at regularly scheduled times.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Wed: 06:30 - 09:30 pm	40119	A01	Yes
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Thu: 06:30 - 09:30 pm	40120	A02	Yes
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Mon: 09:30 - 11:00 am Wed: 09:30 - 11:00 am	40121	A03	Yes
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	40122	A04	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Fri: 11:00 am - 02:00 pm	10090	A01	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon, Thu: 12:30 - 02:00 pm	10091	A02	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon: 06:30 - 09:30 pm	10093	A04	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Tue: 02:00 - 03:30 pm Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm	10094	A05	Yes
Spring	May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025	Mon, Fri: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	20041	A01	Yes
Spring	May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025	Tue, Fri: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	20042	A02	Yes
Spring	May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025	Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	20043	A03	Yes

For each course session or class time, you can choose to attend in person, online in real-time or watch a previously recorded session.

Term	Duration	Schedule	Class	Section	Open Studies
Edmonton
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm	40123	H05	Yes
Fall	Sep. 3 - Dec. 20, 2024	Tue, Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm	40124	H06	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon: 12:30 - 02:00 pm Wed: 12:30 - 02:00 pm	10092	H03	Yes
Winter	Jan. 6 - Apr. 25, 2025	Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	10095	H06	Yes
Spring	May 5 - Aug. 22, 2025	Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm	20044	H04	Yes

This course can be taken through Open Studies or through one of our many programs. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$495		$714.70		$1,209.70

See the detailed fees for this course

Digital resource fee:	$7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee:	$19.2 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee:	$41.00 max per term
Student technology fee:	$12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan:	$386.00 per year
Students’ Association:	$51.50 per term
U-Pass:	$180.00 per term
Legal plan:	$18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

	Tuition estimate	+	Fees estimate	=	Total estimate
One 3-credit course	$1497		$714.70		$2,211.69