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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 Management

  • This course provides a foundational understanding of healthcare management principles and practices. It is designed for individuals aspiring to enter the healthcare management field or enhance their knowledge and skills in managing healthcare organizations. Topics include healthcare systems, financial management, quality improvement, and strategic planning.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Management Principles

  • This course delves into the core principles of healthcare management, focusing on leadership, organizational behavior, and ethical considerations. Students will gain insights into effective management practices and decision-making processes in healthcare settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Healthcare Management

  • This course provides a comprehensive introduction to healthcare management, covering the basics of managing healthcare organizations, healthcare systems, and the role of managers in healthcare settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Management Analysis

  • This course offers a comprehensive examination of analytical techniques used in healthcare management. Students will learn to apply quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze healthcare data and make informed decisions.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Management Applications

  • This practical course focuses on the application of healthcare management theories and principles in real-world scenarios. Students will engage in case studies, simulations, and projects to develop hands-on skills.

  • 6 Credits

  • Healthcare Management Strategies

  • This advanced course focuses on the development and implementation of effective strategies in healthcare management. It prepares students to analyze, design, and execute strategic initiatives to improve organizational performance and patient outcomes.

  • 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 Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Introduction to Healthcare Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Overview of Global Healthcare Systems
  In Section 2 Healthcare Financial Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Budgeting and Financial Planning
  In Section 3 Quality Improvement in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Quality Management
  In Section 4 Strategic Planning in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Management Processes
  In Section 5 Healthcare Technology and Informatics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Health Information Systems

Healthcare Management Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Leadership in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Leadership Styles and Theories
  In Section 2 Organizational Behavior in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Organizational Culture and Climate
  In Section 3 Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks
  In Section 4 Healthcare Policy and Regulation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Health Policy Development and Implementation
  In Section 5 Human Resource Management in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Introduction to Healthcare Management

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Foundations of Healthcare Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • History and Scope of Healthcare Management
  • 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 Managers
  • Career Opportunities
  • Professional Development

Healthcare Management Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Healthcare Data Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Collection and Management
  In Section 2 Financial Analysis in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  In Section 3 Operational Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Process Metrics and KPIs
  In Section 4 Clinical Data Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Clinical Outcomes Measurement
  In Section 5 Health Information Technology of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Security and Privacy

Healthcare Management Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Case Studies in Healthcare Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analysis of Real-World Healthcare Cases
  In Section 2 Healthcare Project Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Project Planning and Execution
  In Section 3 Healthcare Facility Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Facility Planning and Design
  In Section 4 Patient Care Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Patient Flow Optimization
  In Section 5 Healthcare Marketing and Communication of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Branding and Promotion Strategies

Healthcare Management Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Analysis and Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Environmental Scanning
  In Section 2 Operational Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Process Improvement Techniques
  In Section 3 Marketing in Healthcare of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Healthcare Marketing Strategies
  In Section 4 Risk Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying and Assessing Risks
  In Section 5 Innovation and Change Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fostering Innovation in Healthcare