<p>how far up in math do you go per say if you major in business at like a uc??? like are you taking calculus and stuff in college?</p>
<p>I second this question. It seems like alot of the Calc BC stuff goes into enginering territory.</p>
<p>Usually the highest you have to go is Calc II & Stats, so not very far. For some paths though I’d recommend taking additional math courses.</p>
<p>If you’re interested in finance, take some additional math courses.</p>
<p>Even if you’re not interested in finance you should try and get through linear algebra, applied game theory (if it’s a good class at your school) and differential equations. People who say they’re bad at math aren’t bad at math, they’re unexperienced and have been poorly taught or shown little effort. The more time you spend on math, the better you’ll get at it, and having more high level math under your belt can only help you out of school.</p>
<p>right now im in statistics, in fall i plan on taking finite math, and calculus for business & social science.</p>
<p>Particularly if you are interested in Trading, Securities, etc. it would definitely be helpful (or at the very least would look good) to take Linear Algebra and Differential Equations and maybe even a class that has some Stochastic Processes. If your considering a quant-ish track try to double major in math, if not take the above, Multivariable Calc, Analysis, etc.</p>
<p>If you’re looking at Marketing or Management or something though, I would see it as sort of a waste unless you enjoy it.</p>
<p>Tetris I disagree with you there, some people just are bad at math, not necessarily because of the way they were taught or because of effort. Particularly at the upper levels, the concepts can be abstract and hard to understand even for rather intelligent people. I know plenty of smart people who just can’t understand what Changing basis or transformations actually mean. They for the most part can solve problems but don’t “get it” you know? But yeah, for others, it may be worth a shot, it may have been the environment.</p>
<p>im at a ccc, and my university that i will transfer to does not require calculus for finance major. And it is a ranked university according to business week.</p>
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At the higher levels there’s a possibility people have already plateaued, that’s true, and it’s applicable in all fields of study. What I’m talking about is math probably up to and including calculus II, and certain easier stats courses.</p>
<p>With the obvious exception of learning disabilities, everyone should be able to at least get through calc I with a 3.0 or above. If they can’t, I have to wonder how solid their fundamentals are, and how good their teacher is.</p>
<p>Oh ok I agree for the most part in that case, I thought you were referring to courses like Linear Algebra and ODE that you mentioned.</p>
<p>I’m trying to make my own major (in finance), and I’m trying to use some of these top schools as examples. My school offers Finance as a concentration under management (there are a lot of BS classes in the “management core”) and Economics, where you can minor in finance. I’ve looked at different schools such as Northwestern, Princeton, and Carnegie Mellon as models in my making my curriculum. I don’t know if it will get approved (my school has a notoriously bad bureaucracy). These are the math classes I’ve included:</p>
<p>Calc I
Calc II
Calc III (multi)
Differential Eq.
Intro to Probability
Mathematical Models in Finance
Elementary Computer Programming</p>
<p>Basically, I’m setting myself up for the Princeton MFin program ;)</p>
<p>I just looked at all those curriculums and designed my major. If I have to do something else…it’ll be ****ty. It’s my only reason to stay here at the moment…having my own major.</p>
<p>I thought differential equations are covered in AP Calc AB. Or is this a whole 'nother level of DEs?</p>
<p>It’s a totally different class (although not much harder)</p>
<p>I’m looking at MFin programs too. In that case I’d also take Partial Differential Equations, if your school offers it, and at least 1 semester of Analysis. Oh and don’t forget to take Linear Algebra, its absolutely essential!</p>
<p>From the Princeton FAQ from their finance program.</p>
<p>Q: What prerequisite knowledge is required?</p>
<p>A: To give you an idea, look at the descriptions of the following Princeton undergraduate courses: in Mathematics, we expect applicants to be familiar at a minimum with the material in: MAT 200 (Linear Algebra and Multivariable Calculus) and in Probability and Statistics at the level of an introductory course such as ECO 200 (Statistics and Data Analysis for Economists) or ORF 245 (Fundamentals of Engineering Statistics).</p>
<p>In addition, we are offering to all incoming MFin students a two-week refresher course in Math prior to the beginning of classes in the Fall semester. This course is required.</p>
<p>A lot of financial engineer programs also require some knowledge in computer programming.</p>
<p>I’m trying to make a finance major…which is sort of financial engineering-ish.</p>
<p>I find the discussion between tetrishead and C-Revs fascinating. Need all your help. My son is a Columbia undergrad freshman, is looking to do financial engr concentration (is in SEAS). He is doing Calculus 3 this semester, is planning to do a summer course in math but is not sure which one, Calculus 4, Diff Eq or Linear Algebra. Any recommendations?</p>
<p>Calculus 4 is not required for financial engr but seems to be a prereq for Real Analysis, whatever that is, it seems to be a highly recommended course later in junior or senior years. Should he do Calculus 4 this summer and get it over with or stick to either of Diff Eq or Lin Algebra? Which of these courses will help later courses? I have heard it said one does Diff Eq, then Linear A, have also heard it said the other way. Sorry for the bother but he does not seem to be getting much good advising at school and he has to sign up on April 7.</p>
<p>Well, I honestly have no idea what calculus four specifically is because naming conventions are different between some schools. Some go to calc III, some go to calc II, I think there are a few that have just calc I and other courses reinforce it. I would imagine taking linear algebra prior to differential equations would make differential equations easier, but I doubt it’s a big deal. I’d get through differential equations and linear algebra prior to trying to get into any analysis stuff.</p>
<p>Thanks. For some reason my son seems inclined to take Diff Eq before Linear Algebra. Would that pose a problem? Thanks.</p>