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Eligibility Criteria

High School Diploma, GED or equiv. International Education

Credit Hours

84 Hours

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced) Program

Courses Offered

14

Courses Offered In ASSOCIATE TO BACHELORS DEGREE

  • Courses Name

  • Courses Description

  • Credit Hours

  • Introduction to Business

  • This course will introduce you to the principles and functions of business. Business will be discussed as a part of a total social, political and economic environment. The various functional areas of business will be discussed: economic systems, forms of business ownership, management, human relations, marketing, accounting and finance.

  • 6 Credits

  • Marketing Essentials

  • This course is designed to introduce you to the basic marketing concepts. It provides an overview of the marketing functions of selling, promotion, and distribution along with marketing research and strategic marketing process.

  • 6 Credits

  • Business Communication

  • This course is designed to give you a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications program.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Accounting

  • The Fundamentals of Accounting course provides you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of accounting; including Accounting Laws and Processes. This course focuses on user orientation of financial accounting, the uses of financial statements, how to analyze a business entity, and how the accounting system is structured.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Finance

  • Introduction to Finance is a course that introduces basic principles of finance. Through this course, you will be able to develop a fundamental understanding of the finance world, which will help you build a base for pursuing a career in the financial industry.

  • 6 Credits

  • Management & Administration

  • The course is designed to discuss management theories, concepts, techniques, and practices in the context of complex, dynamic, changing and globalizing business world. Applying the functional or process approach to the study of management, the discussion will cover all main management functions: planning, organizing, directing and controlling.

  • 6 Credits

  • E-Business

  • This course explores what an e-business is and how it is managed. E-Business is an interdisciplinary topic encompassing both business and technology. The major characteristics, opportunities, and limitations of this form of business are explored.

  • 6 Credits

  • Human Resources

  • This course examines the role of the human resource professional as a strategic partner in managing today’s organizations. Key functions such as recruitment, selection, appraisal, compensation, and labor relations are examined. Implications of legal and global environments are appraised and issues such as diversity training etc. are analyzed.

  • 6 Credits

  • Auditing & International Accounting Analysis

  • This course provides an in-depth exploration of analytical techniques used in auditing and international accounting. It covers the tools and methods used to analyze financial data and assess the financial health of organizations.

  • 6 Credits

  • Auditing & International Accounting Applications

  • This course examines the practical applications of auditing and international accounting. It focuses on the use of auditing tools and techniques to manage financial operations and support decision-making in a global context.

  • 6 Credits

  • Auditing & International Accounting Strategies

  • This course covers the strategic aspects of auditing and international accounting. It focuses on the development and implementation of audit strategies and the application of international accounting standards in a global context.

  • 6 Credits

  • Auditing & International Accounting Principles

  • This course explores the core principles of auditing and international accounting. It covers the fundamental theories and practices essential for effective auditing and global financial reporting.

  • 6 Credits

  • Fundamentals of Auditing & International Accounting

  • This course delves into the fundamental principles and practices of auditing and international accounting. It covers the core concepts essential for conducting audits and understanding international accounting standards.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Auditing & International Accounting

  • This introductory course covers the fundamental concepts of auditing and international accounting. It provides a comprehensive overview of auditing principles, practices, and the global standards governing international accounting.

  • 6 Credits
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Introduction to business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding the u.s. business system.
    Understanding the environments of business.
    Conducting business ethically and responsibly.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding entrepreneurship and new ventures.
    Understanding the global context of business.
    Managing the business enterprise .
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Organizing the business enterprise .
    Managing human resources and labor relations.
    Motivating and leading employees.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding marketing processes and consumer behavior.
    Developing and pricing products.
    Distributing products.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Promoting products.
    Producing goods and services.
    Managing for productivity and quality.
    Managing information systems and communication technology.
    Understanding principles of accounting.
    Understanding money and banking.
    Understanding securities and investments.
    Understanding financial and risk management.

Marketing Essentials

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Marketing: managing profitable customer relationships
    Company and marketing strategy: partnering to build customer relationships
    The marketing environment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing marketing information
    Consumer markets and consumer buyer behavior
    Business markets and business buyer behavior
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Customer-driven marketing strategy: creativing value for target customers
    Product, services, and branding strategies
    New-product development and life-cycle strategies
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Pricing products: understanding and capturing customer value
    Pricing products: pricing strategies
    Marketing channels and supply chain management
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Retailing and wholesaling
    Communicating customer value: integrated marketing communication strategy
    Advertising and public relations
    Personal selling and sales promotion
    Direct and online marketing: building direct customer relationships
    Creating competitive advantage
    The global marketplace
    Marketing ethics and social responsibility

Business communication

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Understanding business communication in todays workplace
    Communicating in teams and mastering listening and nonverbal communication
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Planning business messages
    Writing business messages
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Completing business messages
    Choosing and using media for brief messages
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing routine and positive messages
    Writing negative messages
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Writing persuasive messages
    Understanding and planning reports and proposals
    Writing and completing reports and proposals
    Preparing and giving oral presentations
    Building careers and writing rsums
    Applying and interviewing for employment

Fundamentals of accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Accounting and the business environment
    Recording business transactions
    The adjusting process
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Completing the accounting cycle
    Accounting for a retail business
    Internal control and cash
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Receivables
    Inventory
    Long-term assets: plant assets and intangibles
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Current liabilities and payroll
    Corporations and stockholders' equity
    Long-term liabilities
    The statement of cash flows
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Financial statement analysis.
    Introduction to management accounting
    Job order costing
    Process costing
    Cost-volume-profit analysis
    The master budget and responsibility accounting
    Flexible budgets and standard costs
    Special business decisions and capital budgeting

Introduction to finance

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    An introduction to the foundations of financial management - the ties that bind
    The financial markets and interest rates
    Understanding financial statements and cash flows
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Evaluating a firm's financial performance
    The time value of money
    Risk and return
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Bond valuation
    Stock valuation
    Capital-budgeting techniques and practice
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Cash flows and other topics in capital budgeting
    Cost of capital
    Determining the financing mix
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Dividend policy and internal financing
    Short-term financial planning
    Working-capital management
    Current asset management
    International business finance

Management & administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introduction to management and organizations.
    Management yesterday and today.
    Organizational culture and environment: the constraints.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing in a global environment.
    Social responsibility and managerial ethics.
    Decision-making: the essence of the manager's job.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Foundations of planning.
    Strategic management.
    Planning tools and techniques.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Organizational structure and design.
    Communication and information technology.
    Human resource management.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Managing change and innovation.
    Foundations of behavior.
    Understanding groups and teams.
    Motivating employees.
    Leadership.
    Foundations of control.
    Operations and value chain management

E-business

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Overview of ec.
    E-commerce market mechanisms.
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Reatailing in e-commerce: products and services.
    Consumer behavior, customer service, and advertising.
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Company-centric b2b and collaborative commerce.
    Public b2b exchanges.
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Intrabusiness, e-government, c2c, e-learning, and more.
    Mobile commerce.
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Laws, ethics, and cyber crime.
    Payments and order fulfillment.
    E-strategy, internet communities, and global ec.
    Infrastructure and application development.

Human resources

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Introducing hrm
    Human resource strategy and planning
    Recruitment
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Selection: shortlisting and interviews
    The employment relationship
    Introduction to the learning process
  In Section 3 of this exam you will be evaluated on below listed topics:
    Learning and development programmes
    Performance appraisal and performance management
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Payment systems
    Managing employee welfare
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
    Health and safety
    Partnership, employee involvement and high performance working
    Discipline and grievance
    Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement

Auditing & International Accounting Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Financial Statement Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Techniques for Analyzing Financial Statements
  • Ratio Analysis and Interpretation
  • Trend Analysis
  In Section 2 Audit Data Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Introduction to Data Analytics in Auditing
  • Tools and Techniques for Data Analysis
  • Case Studies
  In Section 3 Assessing Financial Health of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying Key Financial Indicators
  • Evaluating Financial Performance
  • Comparative Analysis
  In Section 4 International Financial Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Financial Statements under IFRS
  • Cross-Border Financial Comparisons
  • Global Financial Health Indicators
  In Section 5 Advanced Analytical Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Predictive Analytics in Auditing
  • Big Data and Financial Analysis
  • Emerging Trends in Financial Analysis

Auditing & International Accounting Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Auditing Software and Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Auditing Software
  • Implementation and Integration
  • Customizing Tools for Specific Needs
  In Section 2 Practical Audit Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting Effective Audits
  • Gathering and Evaluating Evidence
  • Reporting Audit Findings
  In Section 3 Global Accounting Practices of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Applying IFRS in Different Regions
  • Managing Cross-Border Transactions
  • Case Studies of Global Companies
  In Section 4 Internal Audit Practices of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Internal Audit Programs
  • Conducting Internal Audits
  • Reporting and Follow-Up
  In Section 5 Case Studies and Best Practices of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Real-World Applications
  • Lessons Learned from Auditing and Accounting
  • Industry Best Practices

Auditing & International Accounting Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Audit Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Audit Strategies
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Strategic Audit Objectives
  In Section 2 Global Accounting Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Implementing IFRS in Multinational Companies
  • Managing Cross-Border Accounting Issues
  • Strategic Financial Reporting
  In Section 3 Audit Risk Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying and Assessing Risks
  • Designing Risk Mitigation Plans
  • Monitoring and Reviewing Risks
  In Section 4 Compliance and Regulatory Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Navigating Global Regulatory Environments
  • Ensuring Compliance with IFRS
  • Regulatory Reporting Requirements
  In Section 5 Strategic Use of Technology of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leveraging Technology in Audits
  • Data Analytics and Auditing
  • Future Trends in Audit Technology

Auditing & International Accounting Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Financial Auditing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamental Auditing Principles
  • Audit Planning and Risk Assessment
  • Gathering and Evaluating Audit Evidence
  In Section 2 International Accounting Principles of this course you will cover these topics:
  • IFRS Framework and Standards
  • Principles-Based vs. Rules-Based Accounting
  • Convergence of Global Accounting Standards
  In Section 3 Audit Evidence and Documentation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Types of Audit Evidence
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Working Papers and Audit Files
  In Section 4 Financial Reporting and Disclosure of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Disclosure Requirements under IFRS
  • Comparative Financial Reporting
  In Section 5 Ethical Considerations in Auditing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Principles for Auditors
  • Independence and Objectivity
  • Handling Ethical Dilemmas

Fundamentals of Auditing & International Accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Core Auditing Concepts of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Audit Objectives and Procedures
  • Evidence and Documentation
  • Audit Reporting
  In Section 2 International Accounting Standards of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of IFRS
  • Adoption of IFRS Globally
  • Comparative Analysis with GAAP
  In Section 3 Audit Methodologies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Risk-Based Auditing
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Analytical Procedures
  In Section 4 Internal and External Audits of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Differences between Internal and External Audits
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Case Studies
  In Section 5 Ethics and Compliance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Issues in Auditing
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Professional Standards

Introduction to Auditing & International Accounting

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Basics of Auditing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Introduction to Auditing
  • Types of Audits
  • Role of Auditors
  In Section 2 International Accounting Overview of this course you will cover these topics:
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Differences between GAAP and IFRS
  • Global Accounting Practices
  In Section 3 Audit Planning and Execution of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Audit Planning Techniques
  • Gathering and Evaluating Evidence
  • Audit Documentation
  In Section 4 Internal Controls and Risk Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Internal Controls
  • Assessing Risk in Audits
  • Internal vs. External Audits
  In Section 5 Ethics and Professional Responsibility of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Standards in Auditing
  • Professional Conduct for Auditors
  • Legal Responsibilities