Baruch College

Graduate Bulletin - Academic Programs and Courses

MBA Quickstart and Preliminary Courses

Knowledge of the basics in accounting, finance, mathematics, Microsoft Excel, statistics, and technology is essential for required MBA courses. QuickStart is a voluntary pre-term program designed to help students learn the fundamentals in these areas before embarking on graduate courses. Self-tests (along with answers) are provided to help students determine which of these modules they should consider taking. Students can download the self-tests from the Graduate Admissions Office’s New Student Web page. The modules range from 10 hours to 15 hours each. International students may require preliminary courses in written and spoken English based on evaluation, and students majoring in accountancy, economics, and finance may require a preliminary course in mathematics (MTH 8001).

Please refer to the requirements for each major. Grades in 8000-level courses are not calculated in the grade point average, and the credits are not applied toward the MBA degree.


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