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Learn to protect computer technology assets using mechanisms to enforce confidentiality, integrity and availability of data. As fraud, identity theft and cyberwarfare continue to occur exponentially, online security is vital. In this course, you examine…
Gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed for the constantly evolving role of the facilities manager. Examine the decision-making processes and functions of a facilities manager within the total organization. Course topics include planning, project…
HR analytics is one of the fastest-growing, most in-demand skillsets for human resource professionals today. This course will introduce you to the concepts of how analytics can be applied to the various areas of HR and talent management; no previous…
Learn the fundamental concepts of green building. Examine case studies of LEED certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification, and the LEED administration process. The course prepares students to earn the LEED Green…
Get an introduction to the basic concepts and tools used in macroeconomic analysis: the theory, measurement and determination of national income; business cycles; the multiplier; fiscal policy, budget deficits and the national debt; aggregate supply and…
Study the essentials of public relations and get a start on a new career. Learn how to make your message newsworthy based on media conventions so you can pitch effectively and ensure optimum coverage. Learn how to write press releases and email pitches and…
Study topics basic to understanding securities markets and applying investment theory to individual portfolio management. Review the organization and structure of securities markets and common sources of information about them. Learn to analyze stocks and…
Learn essential JavaScript architectures and frameworks using a project-based approach. Explore and utilize authoritative resources and examples to design, develop, implement and test simple to advanced applications and utilize front-end frameworks like…
Do you aspire to a career in journalism or simply want to explore journalistic storytelling? Get a practical, task-based introduction to news writing and reporting, and learn standards embraced by the best media practitioners—old and new. This class is…
This course will investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including current educational policy and future policy directions, integration of Universal Transitional…
Transforming an organization to Agile practices and values can take significant effort, as these techniques require changes to the way people work at all levels, from executive stakeholders to members of the technical staff. Learn approaches and critical…
Discover the flexibility of the powerful TensorFlow package when dealing with heavy financial, mathematical, engineering or scientific problems. Explore the concise and expressive use of TensorFlow advanced package for Python that features many functions and…
If women are to succeed in the workplace, then institutions must change. However, there are specific skills needed to rise to leadership positions. This course will provide practical information that will help you advance your career, including networking,…
Managing a small-, medium- or large-scale construction project is a complex process from beginning to end. An error can lead to budget overruns and costly delays, but good management can bring projects in on time and in line with the cost estimates. This…
Managerial accounting, also called management accounting, focuses on providing information to help individuals inside an organization make better operational decisions. It differs from financial accounting, which focuses on providing information to persons or…
Formerly Introduction to High Tech Product Management and Marketing Whether you are a product manager, product marketing manager, startup founder or CEO, this introductory course provides the real-world knowledge and the tools you need to succeed in building…
Build on the knowledge and skills gained in Strategic Marketing Analytics BUS ADM X466.3 to explore powerful, advanced marketing analytics models and metrics. Learn about segmentation, regression, competitive analysis, conjoint analysis, decision trees,…
Learn to use data visualization and business intelligence to support marketing decision making in a variety of enterprises. Examine strategies to turn big data into market insights. Gain proficiency in visualizing and presenting data. Understand how to tell a…
Explore the entire cycle of market research, from identifying objectives and planning; choosing methodology; designing questionnaires and focus group guides; collecting, analyzing and interpreting data; and presenting findings. You place special emphasis on…
Go beyond the basics of Python with Mastering Python. In this intermediate to advanced level course, students examine the latest version of Python and its data structures in depth. This course also covers object oriented programming, filesystem, Web, and…
Get a practical and theoretical introduction to teaching the English language. You will experience a variety of methods and techniques from the field and will have the opportunity to design and micro-teach your own activities for the presentation and practice…
Learn painting and drawing methods, textural effects and collage techniques that encourage improvisation and experimentation in your work. Learn about the use of water-based painting media and their combination with drawing media, including pencil, charcoal…
The mystery is the one of the most popular and pleasurable forms of storytelling for both readers and writers. In this class you explore the art, craft and business of writing crime fiction in its many forms, including detective stories (from cozy to…
Neuropsychology is the study of brain-behavior relationships, with a primary goal to assess and interpret the relationship between central nervous system functioning, cognition, emotion and behavior, and then apply this knowledge to individualized…
Get an overview of the fundamental principles of the organization, function and development of the human nervous system, including neural development and diseases. Examine experimental approaches from anatomy to molecular biology, and critically evaluate…
Every organization is perfectly designed to achieve the results it is currently getting. And nearly every organization wants to do better: expand, grow, gain more profit, serve more customers. What factors matter most in helping the organization change? In…
To communicate in an increasingly complex business environment, managers need advanced skills that prepare them to communicate upstream and downstream within their organizations, as well as with vendors, clients, stakeholders and other partner organizations…
Expanding on the basic painting techniques and principles learned in Painting Fundamentals ART X410, this course further engages you in the use of composition, color, contrast, light and movement. Image-illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and individual and…
An Evening of Great Returns Don't miss an outstanding evening devoted to networking and career planning. Join our Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Program Industry Advisory board members at this event for our PFP students, alumni and members of the Bay Area…
Explore creative ideas while working in either traditional film materials or digital media. Through concept-based assignments, you develop a language to discuss and think critically about photographs. Slide-illustrated lectures, demonstrations, critiques and…
Explore multiple writing and revision techniques, drawing possibilities for new work from your own work and the poems of others. Learn to open up your poems to further invention and revise them to invite both surprise and mastery. You read published poems and…
How you present yourself as a designer is critical to establishing a successful career. In this course, you design, develop and revise your portfolio of work to feature your strongest design skills. You also refine your résumé, develop a career plan and…
Present original artwork to your peers, and receive in-depth responses regarding issues of meaning and content, as well as technical and formal resolution. Get useful feedback on the development of your portfolio of artwork. Discuss relevant topics in visual…
Examine the value of graduate-level education, the state of the art market, practical realities of applying for grants and public commissions, and the role that the media plays in developing an artistic career. Sessions include critique and guidance as you…
Once a niche set of tools for statisticians, programmers and quants, machine learning (sometimes also called data mining or statistical learning) has spread in popularity to a wide variety of applications and disciplines. Get a practical, hands-on…
Get a practical introduction to all aspects of construction-estimating techniques during preconstruction services, from design development to the final bid process. Collaborate with other students on practical projects, such as working on case studies,…
Learn the principles of ecology and concepts of life processes, and understand the movement of energy and materials through natural systems, population dynamics and biodiversity. Identify and critically discuss the connection between ecological principles and…
Study DNA structure and replication, RNA and protein synthesis, and the genetic code. Gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts and complexities of molecular biology, including both structures and processes common to most organisms. Critically…
This course provides a comprehensive overview of biopharmaceutical product and process development, from early-stage research through clinical trials and commercial manufacturing readiness. Students will learn how scientific, technical, and regulatory…
This course provides a foundational understanding of quality assurance and regulatory compliance in the biotechnology industry, with a focus on meeting global regulatory requirements and maintaining product quality and safety standards. Students will learn…
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, with a focus on global regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and the evolving regulatory environment. Students will learn…
This course is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the job or internship search process. Through interactive lectures and guided activities, participants will explore concrete ways to write an…
This project is the final requirement in the Professional Writing Program, where you synthesize the concepts you have learned and apply them to an individualized writing project. This capstone project can be used to enhance your portfolio or complete a…
Get a comprehensive overview of quality management. Understand the philosophies and strategies of prominent quality authorities, and explore ways to implement a management-improvement program effectively.
Develop the knowledge and skills to become an effective communicator in your personal life and workplace. During the course, you explore basic communication theory and learn practical communication skills. You pay particular attention to the influence of…
Discover the power and flexibility of NumPy, SciPy and Matplotlib when dealing with heavy mathematical, engineering or scientific problems. Explore the concise and expressive use of Python’s advanced module features and apply them in probability, statistical…
Get an introduction to what qualitative research is, the types of qualitative research methods, the appropriate situations to apply qualitative methods, and how to conduct your own qualitative research. You learn to build a research protocol and use various…
Learn to utilize the R programming language for data manipulation, statistical analysis and graphics applications. R is available as free/open source software with thousands of available libraries or "packages'' for everything from time-series analysis and…
In this course you will examine works of historical fiction that present a re-imagined or re-envisioned past, making space for stories and voices rarely found in the annals of history. Reading as a writer, you will explore issues such as the limits and…
This course in postmodern literary practice explores the radical experiments taking place in narrative design and poetics from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Each course offering will explore a single writer whose work captures the essence of this…