Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges - Softcover

Deitz, James E.; Southam, James L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1305506685 ISBN 13: 9781305506688

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2015

Synopsis

Emphasizing practical skill-building activities, CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGES, 17E presents a basic, arithmetic-based approach to business math. Through step-by-step concept development, numerous practice exercises, and real-world applications, the book equips you with the math skills you need for your career in business. Including problems and examples from actual companies, the book progresses, from the most basic to more complex business math topics. Self-check features at the end of every section and chapter enable you to monitor your own progress.

About this title

About the Author:

James E. Deitz applies both a thorough understanding of effective education and practical business knowledge to his latest edition of CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGES. The author of several textbooks and an educator for more than 35 years, Dr. Deitz held professorships with UCLA and Los Angeles State College as well as a long-standing position as president of Heald Colleges. An active member of the business community, Dr. Deitz is a recognized international speaker and has served on regional educational accrediting commissions. Currently he serves on the Dominican University of California Board of Trustees and the Bank of Marin Board of Directors. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Memphis State University and Doctorate of Education from UCLA.

James L. Southam has a diverse background of professional, educational, and teaching experience in business and mathematics. His 40 years of teaching experience includes San Francisco State University College of Business, California State University, Stanislaus, Southern Oregon College, Oregon State University, and the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Both domestically and internationally, Dr. Southam has participated in business ventures, served as a business consultant, and is a successful author. In addition, he is a member of the San Francisco State University Athletics Hall of Fame. Dr. Southam holds bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics education from Southern Oregon College, a Ph.D. in mathematics from Oregon State University, an MBA in finance from University of California, Berkeley, and a law degree from University of California, Hasting.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1305506685
• ISBN 13: 9781305506688
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 560