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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 Network & Security Administration

  • This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of network and security administration. Students will gain knowledge and skills in network design, security implementation, and regulatory compliance.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Network & Security Administration

  • This introductory course covers the basics of network and security administration, including essential concepts and practices for managing networks and ensuring security. Students will learn about network protocols, security measures, and regulatory compliance.

  • 6 Credits

  • Network & Security Administration Principles

  • This course delves into the key principles of network and security administration, emphasizing strategic planning, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Students will learn how to manage networks and ensure security effectively.

  • 6 Credits

  • Network & Security Administration Analysis

  • This analytical course equips students with the skills to critically evaluate and improve network and security administration practices. Students will learn how to use data and research to make informed decisions and optimize network solutions.

  • 6 Credits

  • Network & Security Administration Applications

  • This course offers practical experience in network and security administration, focusing on real-world applications of network principles. Students will engage in hands-on activities and projects to apply their knowledge effectively.

  • 6 Credits

  • Network & Security Administration Strategies

  • This course focuses on strategic approaches to network and security administration, providing students with advanced skills to develop and implement effective management strategies. Topics include strategic planning, risk management, and security technologies.

  • 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 Network & Security Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Network Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Core Concepts and Definitions
  • Network Administration Frameworks
  • Role of Network Administrators
  In Section 2 Network Design and Implementation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Network Architectures
  • Implementing Network Solutions
  • Network Infrastructure Management
  In Section 3 Security Implementation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Security Strategies
  • Implementing Security Measures
  • Using Security Tools and Technologies
  In Section 4 Regulatory and Compliance Issues of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Navigating Regulatory Frameworks
  • Ensuring Security and Privacy
  • Compliance with Data Protection Laws
  In Section 5 Applications of Network & Security Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Enterprise Network Management
  • Cloud Networking Solutions
  • Network Security Practices

Introduction to Network & Security Administration

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Overview of Network Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Introduction to Network Administration
  • History and Evolution of Networking
  • Key Components of Network Administration
  In Section 2 Network Protocols and Standards of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamentals of Network Protocols
  • Common Networking Standards
  • Implementing Network Protocols
  In Section 3 Network Security Basics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Fundamentals of Network Security
  • Common Security Threats
  • Implementing Security Measures
  In Section 4 Regulatory Compliance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Network Security Regulations
  • Ensuring Compliance with Data Protection Laws
  • Managing Network Security
  In Section 5 Applications of Network & Security Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Network Administration in Different Industries
  • Benefits of Effective Network Management
  • Real-World Applications

Network & Security Administration Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Planning in Network Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Network Strategies
  • Aligning Network Goals with Business Objectives
  • Implementing Network Initiatives
  In Section 2 Operational Efficiency in Network Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Best Practices in Network Administration
  • Managing Network Systems and Infrastructure
  • Enhancing Operational Efficiency
  In Section 3 Threat and Vulnerability Management of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying and Mitigating Threats
  • Conducting Vulnerability Assessments
  • Implementing Mitigation Strategies
  In Section 4 Regulatory Compliance and Security of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Navigating Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
  • Ensuring Compliance with Security Standards
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  In Section 5 Case Studies in Network & Security Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Successful Network Management Projects
  • Lessons Learned from Case Studies
  • Best Practices in Network Security

Network & Security Administration Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Network Data Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Collecting and Analyzing Network Data
  • Using Data for Decision Making
  • Data Management Tools
  In Section 2 Operational Efficiency Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Evaluating Network Operations
  • Identifying Inefficiencies
  • Implementing Improvements
  In Section 3 Security System Performance Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Assessing Security System Performance
  • Using Key Performance Indicators
  • Benchmarking Against Industry Standards
  In Section 4 Regulatory and Compliance Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Assessing Regulatory Compliance
  • Measuring Security Performance
  • Improving Compliance Practices
  In Section 5 Research and Development in Network Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting Network Administration Research
  • Applying Research Findings
  • Developing Innovative Network Solutions

Network & Security Administration Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Practical Network Implementation of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Implementing Network Solutions
  • Hands-On Network Projects
  • Real-World Network Challenges
  In Section 2 Threat and Vulnerability Management Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Conducting Threat Assessments
  • Implementing Mitigation Strategies
  • Real-World Threat Management Challenges
  In Section 3 Security Compliance Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Compliance Plans
  • Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
  • Real-World Compliance Challenges
  In Section 4 Network Technology Integration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Integrating Network Tools
  • Implementing Advanced Network Solutions
  • Real-World Technology Integration Challenges
  In Section 5 Professional Practice in Network Administration of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Professional Skills
  • Ethics and Standards in Practice
  • Building a Career in Network Administration

Network & Security Administration Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Developing Network Administration Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Planning Processes
  • Setting Network Administration Objectives
  • Implementing Network Strategies
  In Section 2 Risk Management in Network Security of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying Potential Risks
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Contingency Planning
  In Section 3 Enhancing Network Performance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Performance Measurement and Improvement
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Continuous Improvement
  In Section 4 Security Technology Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Technology Plans
  • Integrating Advanced Security Solutions
  • Leveraging Technology for Security
  In Section 5 Regulatory Compliance Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Compliance Plans
  • Ensuring Adherence to Regulations
  • Monitoring Compliance Performance