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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

  • Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration

  • This course delves into the essential principles and techniques in healthcare administration, focusing on the theoretical and practical aspects of managing healthcare organizations.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Administration Principles

  • This course explores the core principles of healthcare administration, including organizational management, ficial oversight, and strategic planning in healthcare settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Healthcare Administration

  • This course provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare administration, covering the basics of healthcare systems, management principles, and the role of administrators in healthcare settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Administration Analysis

  • This course focuses on analytical techniques used in healthcare administration, including data analysis, ficial modeling, and performance evaluation.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Administration Applications

  • This course covers the practical applications of healthcare administration, focusing on real-world scenarios, case studies, and best practices in managing healthcare organizations.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Administration Strategies

  • This course covers the strategies involved in healthcare administration, focusing on strategic management, operational efficiency, and leadership in healthcare organizations.

  • 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

Fundamentals of Healthcare Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Healthcare Management Principles of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership and Management Theories
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Strategic Planning
  In Section 2 Healthcare Quality and Performance Improvement of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Quality Improvement Techniques
  • Performance Measurement
  • Patient Safety Initiatives
  In Section 3 Healthcare Information Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Health Information Technology
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Data Management and Analytics
  In Section 4 Human Resources in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Workforce Planning
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Employee Relations and Development
  In Section 5 Ficial Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Budgeting and Ficial Planning
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Ficial Reporting

Healthcare Administration Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Organizational Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Organizational Structures
  • Management Functions
  • Change Management
  In Section 2 Ficial Oversight of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ficial Analysis
  • Capital Budgeting
  • Cost Management
  In Section 3 Strategic Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Vision and Mission Development
  • Environmental Scanning
  • Strategy Formulation and Implementation
  In Section 4 Healthcare Marketing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Marketing Principles
  • Market Research
  • Marketing Strategies
  In Section 5 Ethical and Legal Issues of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Legal Responsibilities
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Professional Standards

Introduction to Healthcare Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Foundations of Healthcare Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • History and Scope of Healthcare Administration
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies
  • Overview of Healthcare Systems
  In Section 2 Healthcare Systems and Services of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Structure and Functions of Healthcare Systems
  • Types of Healthcare Services
  • Healthcare Delivery Models
  In Section 3 Regulatory and Ethical Considerations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Healthcare Laws and Regulations
  • Ethical Principles in Healthcare
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  In Section 4 Healthcare Economics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Healthcare Ficing
  • Cost Control and Resource Allocation
  • Reimbursement Methods
  In Section 5 Professional Practice of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Role of Healthcare Administrators
  • Career Opportunities
  • Professional Development

Healthcare Administration Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Data Analysis in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Collection Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Interpretation
  In Section 2 Ficial Modeling of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Forecasting Techniques
  • Budgeting Models
  • Ficial Risk Analysis
  In Section 3 Performance Evaluation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Benchmarking
  • Balanced Scorecard
  In Section 4 Health Services Research of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Research Methods
  • EvidenceBased Practice
  • Health Outcomes Research
  In Section 5 Quality and Performance Metrics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Quality Indicators
  • Patient Satisfaction Surveys
  • Reporting and Feedback Mechanisms

Healthcare Administration Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Healthcare Operations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Daily Operations Management
  • Facility Management
  • Service Delivery Optimization
  In Section 2 Case Studies in Healthcare Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • RealWorld Examples
  • ProblemSolving Approaches
  • Lessons Learned
  In Section 3 Best Practices of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Industry Standards
  • Accreditation and Certification
  • Continuous Improvement
  In Section 4 Healthcare Administration Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Management Software
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Performance Dashboards
  In Section 5 Capstone Project of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Practical Application
  • Project Planning and Execution
  • Presentation and Evaluation

Healthcare Administration Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Analysis
  • Strategy Development
  • Implementation and Evaluation
  In Section 2 Operational Efficiency of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Process Improvement
  • Lean Management
  • Resource Optimization
  In Section 3 Leadership in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership Styles
  • DecisionMaking
  • Team Building
  In Section 4 Healthcare Policy of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Policy Development
  • Advocacy and Lobbying
  • Impact of Policies
  In Section 5 Innovation and Change Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Innovation Strategies
  • Managing Change
  • Case Studies