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MBA Math Completes Successful First Full Year (December 31, 2006)

During 2006, MBA Math grew in many dimensions:

- Students from 64 MBA programs using MBA Math, up from 12
- 5 MBA programs endorsing MBA Math for incoming students, up from 1
- MBA Math transcripts submitted for applicants to 17 MBA programs, up from 0
- With the addition of the accounting module, MBA Math includes 22 topics, up from 15
- 8 students serving on MBA Math's Board of Advisors, up from 0
- Favorable media coverage, especially the BusinessWeek article about the live MBA Math course at Tuck
- Launch of the MBA Quant Experience blog

On a more personal note, MBA Math founder Peter Regan's tibia is again in 1 piece, down from the 40 pieces it was in at this time last year after an ice hockey accident. I learned a lot about step by step in 2006.

Thanks to students, advisors, faculty, and administrators who have supported MBA Math and provided suggestions to guide future improvements.

David Landers and Chantrelle Nielsen Join the MBA Math Board of Advisors (December 1, 2006)

MBA Math users and MBA students David Landers (Kelley Class of 2008) and Chantrelle Nielsen (MIT Sloan Class of 2008) join the existing advisors to provide guidance and feedback on priorities for improving and extending the MBA Math course. Click the Board of Advisors link to the left for more information.

Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary Chooses MBA Math (November 30, 2006)

Mason School of Business has designated MBA Math as a prerequisite foundation course for students entering its new 11-month Accelerated MBA and recommends MBA Math for incoming students of the 2-year program.

Peter Park Joins the MBA Math Board of Advisors (November 29, 2006)

MBA Math user and MBA student Peter Park (HBS Class of 2008) joins the existing advisors to provide guidance and feedback on priorities for improving and extending the MBA Math course. Click the Board of Advisors link to the left for more information.

Azusa Pacific University Chooses MBA Math (November 22, 2006)

Azusa Pacific University has designated MBA Math as a prerequisite foundation course for some incoming MBA students and a recommended resource for others.

Hugo Lorenson and Xiaoming Alex Yang Join the MBA Math Board of Advisors (November 21, 2006)

MBA Math users and MBA students Hugo Lorenson (Rotman Class of 2008) and Xiaoming Alex Yang (Columbia Class of 2008) are the first Class of 2008 members of the MBA Math Board of Advisors. They join our Class of 2007 advisors to provide guidance and feedback on priorities for improving and extending the MBA Math course. Click the Board of Advisors link to the left for more information.

MBA Quant Blog Launched (November 20, 2006)

The new MBA Quant Experience blog provides prospective students with an online resource dedicated to the quantitative demands of the MBA first year. MBA founder Peter Regan created the blog and will invite input from current students at top MBA programs.

MBA Math Founder to Teach MBA Math Finance Workshop at 3rd MBADiversity Symposium in August 2007 (November 13, 2006)

Prof. Regan will offer a 3-hour MBA Math workshop on financial math for prospective and admitted MBA students on the first day of the MBADiversity Symposium in Philadelphia.

Students may continue the course online and applicants can submit their MBA Math transcript as part of their application package.

Widener University Chooses MBA Math (September 30, 2006)

Widener University purchased MBA Math subscriptions for students in the re-designed MBA program

MBA Math Founder at Second Annual MBADiversity Symposium & Social in Chicago (August 5, 2006)

Prof. Regan participated in a panel discussion of quantitative preparation for the MBA curriculum and an admissions fair where prospective students spoke with representatives from top MBA programs.

McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University Chooses MBA Math (June 26, 2006)

McDonough School of Business purchased MBA Math subscriptions for all incoming students in the full-time program Class of 2008 and evening program Class of 2009. Students are encouraged (admitted student web site) to use all MBA Math modules. Special emphasis is placed on the accounting module, with a proficiency test scheduled when students arrive on campus.

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Chooses MBA Math (May 31, 2006)

Tuck School of Business purchased MBA Math subscriptions for all incoming students in the Class of 2008.

Military MBA Endorses MBA Math for Military Officers Pursuing an MBA (May 4, 2006)

Former military officers offer testimonials about MBA Math and Prof. Peter Regan as part of the Military MBA endorsement of MBA Math for former military officers making the transition to business school.

Accounting Module Released (May 1, 2006)

The MBA Math accounting module joins existing modules in finance, economics, statistics, and spreadsheets. The accounting module consists of seven topics, raising the total number of topics in the MBA Math course from fifteen to twenty-two. The accounting material covers the basic logic, arithmetic, and interconnections of the three main financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows). The material examines standard business transactions, showing how to update financial statements appropriately. The material also shows students how to record transactions using T-accounts and journal entries.

Tumi Adebiyi, Edmund Aziabor, and Stefano Pardi Join the MBA Math Board of Advisors (March 21, 2006)

MBA Math users and current MBA students Tumi Adebiyi (Tuck Class of 2007), Edmund Aziabor (MIT Sloan Class of 2007), and Stefano Pardi (LBS Class of 2007) are the first members of the MBA Math Board of Advisors. They will provide guidance and feedback on priorities for improving and extending the MBA Math course. Click the Board of Advisors link to the left for more information.

MBA Math Transcript Service Introduced for MBA Applicants (March 7, 2006)

MBA Math will send a detailed official transcript (sample transcript) to as many as 10 MBA programs of your choice, free of charge. More informative than a transcript from a local college course, the MBA Math transcript allows clear communication during the application process between prospective MBA students and admissions officers about student effort and proficiency to build a firm foundation of math and spreadsheet skills.