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
Spring May 4 - Aug. 14, 2026 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20043 A02 Yes
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 40949 A04 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Tue: 08:00 - 09:30 am
Thu: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10972 A05 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Wed, Fri: 02:00 - 03:30 pm
 10973 A06 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Mon, Wed: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 20646 A01 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Tue, Thu: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20647 A02 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Mon, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 20648 A03 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Fall Sep. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 42940 O02 Yes
This course is offered in an online setting. Your course will be taught in real-time at regularly scheduled times.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 23, 2027 Tue: 06:30 - 08:00 pm
 10974 O02 Yes

Online
Fall Aug. 31 - Dec. 18, 2026 Tue: 06:30 - 08:00 pm
 40951 O01 Yes
Winter Jan. 4 - Apr. 21, 2027 Mon: 08:00 - 09:30 pm
 10975 O04 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. 1 - Dec. 16, 2026 Tue, Thu: 05:00 - 06:30 pm
 40950 H06 Yes
Spring May 3 - Aug. 20, 2027 Tue, Thu: 03:30 - 05:00 pm
 20649 H04 Yes

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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 2025-2026 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 3-credit course $626.40 $714.70 $1,341.10
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 $1783.1999999999998 $714.70 $2,497.89
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 term

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

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