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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 Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology

  • This course provides foundational knowledge in quality control and assurance in clinical microbiology, emphasizing the core principles and practices necessary for maintaining high standards in microbiological testing.

  • 6 Credits

  • Introduction to Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology

  • This introductory course provides an overview of quality control and assurance in clinical microbiology, focusing on the essential concepts and practices necessary for ensuring high-quality microbiological testing.

  • 6 Credits

  • Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Principles

  • This course explores the fundamental principles that guide quality control and assurance in clinical microbiology, including strategic planning, risk management, and the application of these principles in laboratory settings.

  • 6 Credits

  • Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Analysis

  • This course emphasizes analytical techniques and tools used in quality control and assurance in clinical microbiology. Students will learn how to analyze quality data to make informed decisions and improve laboratory practices.

  • 6 Credits

  • Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Applications

  • This practical course allows students to apply their quality control and assurance knowledge through real-world projects, case studies, and simulations. The focus is on bridging theory and practice.

  • 6 Credits

  • Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Strategies

  • This course focuses on strategic quality control and assurance practices in clinical microbiology, exploring how to develop, implement, and assess quality strategies to achieve high standards in laboratory testing.

  • 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 Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Principles of Quality Control and Assurance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Theories and Models of Quality Control
  • Strategic Role of Quality Assurance
  • Best Practices in Quality Control
  In Section 2 Quality Management Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Quality Management Systems
  • Implementing Quality Assurance Programs
  • Monitoring and Evaluating Quality Systems
  In Section 3 Quality Control in Microbiological Testing of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Control of Laboratory Variables
  • Calibration and Maintece of Equipment
  • Sample Handling and Processing
  In Section 4 Data Management in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Data Collection and Analysis
  • Quality Control Charts
  • Statistical Process Control
  In Section 5 Regulatory Compliance of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Understanding Regulatory Requirements
  • Meeting Accreditation Standards
  • Conducting Internal Audits

Introduction to Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Basics of Quality Control in Microbiology of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Definition and Importance of Quality Control
  • Quality Control Measures
  • Role of Quality Control in Clinical Microbiology
  In Section 2 Quality Assurance Systems of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Principles of Quality Assurance
  • Quality Assurance Programs
  • Accreditation and Certification
  In Section 3 Laboratory Standards and Guidelines of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • International Standards (ISO)
  In Section 4 Quality Control Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Internal Quality Control
  • External Quality Assessment
  • Proficiency Testing
  In Section 5 Emerging Trends in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Automation in Quality Control
  • Quality Control in Molecular Diagnostics
  • Future Directions in Quality Control

Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Principles

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Strategic Quality Planning of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing Quality Strategies
  • Aligning Quality Plans with Organizational Goals
  • Strategic Quality Implementation
  In Section 2 Risk Management in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying Quality Risks
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Quality Risk Management Models
  In Section 3 Quality Control Techniques and Tools of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Control Charts and Graphs
  • Process Capability Analysis
  • Quality Control Software
  In Section 4 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Operations of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ensuring Consistency and Accuracy
  • Continuous Improvement Techniques
  • Managing Quality Documentation
  In Section 5 Ethical Considerations in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Ethical Issues in Quality Assurance
  • Ensuring Integrity and Accountability
  • Building a Culture of Quality

Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Analysis

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Quality Data Analytics of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Importance of Data in Quality Control
  • Types of Quality Data
  • Data Collection and Management
  In Section 2 Statistical Analysis in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
  • Data Analysis Techniques
  • Statistical Software Tools
  In Section 3 Quality Control Charts and Graphs of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Control Chart Construction
  • Interpreting Control Charts
  • Advanced Quality Control Charts
  In Section 4 Root Cause Analysis of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Identifying Root Causes of Quality Issues
  • Analysis Techniques
  • Implementing Corrective Actions
  In Section 5 Quality Reporting and Visualization of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Creating Quality Dashboards
  • Reporting Tools and Techniques
  • Visualizing Quality Data

Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Applications

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Case Studies in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Analyzing Quality Control Case Studies
  • Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Lessons Learned
  In Section 2 Simulation Exercises of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Quality Control Simulations
  • RolePlaying Scenarios
  • Debriefing and Analysis
  In Section 3 Quality Improvement Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Planning and Executing Quality Projects
  • Managing Project Deliverables
  • Evaluating Project Outcomes
  In Section 4 Fieldwork and Internships of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Gaining Practical Experience in Quality Control
  • Professional Development
  • Reflective Practice
  In Section 5 Capstone Projects of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Developing a Capstone Proposal
  • Conducting Research and Analysis
  • Presenting Findings

Quality Control / Assurance in Clinical Microbiology Strategies

Topics Covered in This Course:
  In Section 1 Developing Quality Strategies of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Strategic Planning for Quality
  • SWOT Analysis in Quality Control
  • Developing a Quality Roadmap
  In Section 2 Quality Assurance Programs of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Designing Quality Assurance Programs
  • Implementing Quality Assurance Activities
  • Evaluating Program Effectiveness
  In Section 3 Advanced Quality Control Techniques of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Statistical Quality Control
  • Advanced Process Control Techniques
  • Quality by Design
  In Section 4 Technology and Innovation in Quality Control of this course you will cover these topics:
  • Automation and Robotics in Quality Control
  • Digital Quality Management Systems
  • Innovative Quality Control Practices
  In Section 5 Global Quality Standards of this course you will cover these topics:
  • International Quality Standards (ISO)
  • Harmonizing Quality Practices Globally
  • Case Studies in Global Quality Assurance