Edinburg Course Information

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PDUs/Contact Hours:
6 | CEUs: 0.6

Credits:
  • 0.6 IACET CEUs
  • 6 ATD CI Credits
Duration:
6 hours

Access Time:
90 Days

Program Modality:
Online Self-Paced

Location:
Online

Cost:
$ 199

Notes:
Students requiring accommodation should contact our office pewd@utrgv.edu to learn about the process.
Edinburg Course Information

Brownsville Course Information

Days:
Wednesdays

Dates:
TBA

Times:
TBA

Duration:
12 hrs

Format:
In-Class

Location:
Brownsville Campus

Instructor:
Mr. Marco Garza

Cost:
$ 199

Financial Math Basics


Mathematics is a foundational pillar of business and finance. It is necessary to understand how to apply math in different financial situations to have business success. This course will allow you to strengthen your math skills by providing examples of how basic math concepts apply in a variety of financial settings, including calculating interest, business expenses, and employee compensation.

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Details:



• Apply concepts of percentages to calculate percent change, discounted prices, and sales tax
• Distinguish between markup percentages and profit margins
• Calculate interest including simple interest and compound interest
• Compute the annual percentage yield (APY) and annual percentage rate (APR) in different situations
• Compute the present value and future value of an investment
• Calculate interest for installment buying and open-end credit
• Compute annual depreciation using different methods of depreciation
• Determine the distribution of overhead
• Understand how net wages are calculated for employees
• Evaluate stock investments using different financial ratios

This course is designed for adult learners interested in improving their financial math skills.


Note: PEWD program participants should be 18 years or older.

No prerequisites required.


  • Mobile-friendly
  • Audio-enabled
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Fully accessible
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Expert-supported
  • Video content

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.



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