What is the difference between business math and statistics?

I am a high school sophomore right now and I want to major in business in college.


What is the difference between business math and statistics? Which one should I take? What are the benefits of taking both? (Note: I do not really have time to take both of them, but I will give up a science credit if it is really necessary to take both)


Are there any other classes that I should consider on taking (sociology for example)?





Also, what is a good college to go to? Top business schools?

What is the difference between business math and statistics?
Statistics is just one of the business math that you'll need depending on what you'll be doing specifically in business. So it really depends on what your major is.


You won't be needing the full range of Calculus and Differential Equations etc, but just an abridged version at most school for Calculus.


When deciding what to take, the best thing to do is to Decide (for sure) what you'd like to be, then talk to a college counselor to decide what specific courses you'll need for that major.


since you'll likely be needing a diploma, you'll have to meet your college's graduation "minimum" requirement. That means aside from taking the classes you need for your major/interest, you'll also have to pass the general requirement courses, ie English, Speech, History etc...


Thus I would suggest first enrolling in 2 years junior college to fulfill your GE (general education) requirements (which are the same for most, if not all, accredited universities), then concentrate on your major. Of course, when you pick your GE courses, there are some leaways so you can pick the courses more closely related to your interest/major.


Those GE courses are not a choice, but a must if you want to graduate from the school.


Good luck.
Reply:If you can take an AP Statistics Course it can be transferred to a university. At most Universities you need at least a year of statistics to get your degree. So if you take it now you will get those courses over with. Also, if you can take some economics courses too they will comtribute towards your degree.





Stanford University and Princeton have the best business and law programs.