business and math

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We’ve discussed this one before. Check out the thread below for some answers.

http://www.straightdope.com/ubb/Forum3/HTML/000461.html

This link is broken, but I was curious what other thread it was a link to. I think it must have been this one:

Why do so many college majors require Calculus?

I had to take 2 semesters of calculus to get my Business Degree in MIS. I have worked 5 years and never used it. I never use Calculus, Geomerty, or Trig on the job. The only math I use at work is basic Algebra and arithmetic. I expect the same can be said of a lot of professions (Computer Scientist, Biologist, Economist,…). Why then, do so many of these college majors require Calculus?