Business & Management courses

Look at the financial industry and practice within the context of behavioral theory to understand individuals' psychological aspects and reactions to financial markets and economic conditions. More than three decades of academic research on how human behavior…

Become familiar with legislation and court decisions significant to human resources so that you can appreciate the concern related to employee rights and the sensitive nature of the employer’s role in dealing with evolving human resources management issues.…

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Increase your understanding of all phases of wages, salaries, bonuses and incentives as they relate to various industries, functions and levels of your organization. Learn how to set and reach realistic compensation goals and create realistic and…

The Business of Biotech: From Innovation to Market Success Business of Biotech course will benefit non-scientists—such as CEOs, business executives, administrators, investors, marketing and sales professionals, government officials, and journalists—who seek a…

Experienced Agile professionals are in high demand across all industries. This course provides comprehensive instruction in the nine popular Agile methodologies for students to stay relevant and sought after. Students learn to compare traditional project…

The use of Agile is quickly becoming the new norm. This course covers SCRUM and Kanban as the most popular agile and lean processes for enabling fast delivery of projects while shifting culture to teamwork, collaboration and continuous improvement. Students…

In today's fast-paced, highly competitive business world, it is more important than ever to recognize and study the significant role communication plays in our business lives. How well we communicate greatly determines the success of our performance on the…

Take a deep look into the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in strategic management. You study the pragmatic applications that can bring rapid value across businesses and yield insights that are not duplicable. You examine the volume and complexity of data…

Concepts, theories, and application for the development and management of human resources. Effective staff utilization patterns in consideration of personnel competencies, organizational constraints, and available resources. Emerging considerations in…

This course is for entrepreneurs who feel they have hit a plateau in growth or are unsure of how to take their business to the next level by providing tools, strategies, and insights to overcome current challenges. Students will begin by assessing the health…

While starting and running a business may have challenges along the way, the life of an entrepreneur can be one filled with enjoyment, excitement, and reward if prepared with the proper knowledge and confidence on how to solve problems. For many, the first…

This course provides insight about the tools, techniques and strategies needed to develop content that draws in your target audience along their consumer journey, optimize your website architecture and build inbound links to improve search rankings. Learn…

This course introduces the concepts, applications, and strategies essential to becoming an effective leader. It explores best practices for influencing organizational behavior to improve management effectiveness and team performance. Key topics include…

Offered by MIT xPRO, the Understanding Organizational Strategy and Capabilities course delves into the principles of Business & Management, focusing on MIT’s renowned Dynamic Work Design methodology. This course equips leaders with the tools to influence…

This course addresses the key components necessary for developing and operating an independent educational consulting business. Topics include: business finance options, contracts and agreements, software and hardware options, insurance and incorporation and…

Gain a broad understanding of business contracts, learning the basics of what it takes to procure, negotiate and administer contracts that are binding. Understand how to ensure the success of the contract by acquiring an insider's view of contract…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, methods, and applications of analytics in the business context. Designed for managers who recognize the importance of data-driven decision-making but may not have a technical background in…

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, frameworks, and practices essential for formulating and executing effective business strategies. Through a dynamic blend of lectures, real-world case studies, and engaging guest speaker…

Understand international finance from both corporate and international banking viewpoints, as well as financial constraints on international business and differences between domestic and international environments. Examine the international monetary system,…

Learn what it takes to move from idea to implementation when starting an enterprise. This course examines the different mentalities and emotional perspectives necessary to become a successful entrepreneur, or "intra"preneur, within the existing framework of a…

Managers are invariably critiqued on their effective use of the complex decision making process. Refine your leadership skills and focus on the strategic decision-making process as viewed from the top of an organization in a multidisciplinary setting. Through…

Gain an in-depth study of the tax-oriented decisions and personal considerations that constitute an effective estate plan. Lectures and discussions cover the provisions of recent federal tax legislation and its impact on estate planning. You will analyze…

The Performance Management course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips professionals with cutting-edge strategies in Business & Management to enhance workplace productivity. Learners will master techniques to evaluate performance ROI, implement…

Gain a strong understanding of business process management (BPM) fundamentals, with particular attention on process modeling, analysis, design, transformation and organization. You focus on practical applications that enable immediate use of these tools and…

Earn Your Yellow Belt: The First Step in Your Process Improvement Journey Lea Six Sigma (LSS) consists of the most powerful process improvement methodologies and its primary focus is to remove wasteful steps and inefficiencies to provide a better and faster…

Promoting yourself in a clear, polished, and professional manner will help you make a lasting impression on your future employer! Through this 10-hour workshop, you will receive individualized coaching that will enable you to perfect your CV or resume and…

Examine HR's shift away from an administrative function to a more strategic vision within the organization that aims to bring high-value contributions to business success. Understand the changing role of HR, and learn how to develop and present initiatives…

Survey risk management in the areas of life and health insurance; annuities; and property, casualty and liability coverage. Learn how to determine insurance needs, evaluate various insurance plans and evaluate contract selection criteria from a cost-benefit…

Effective writing is a powerful tool in the business environment. Learn how to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner that will allow your ideas to be better understood by your readers. Improve your business writing skill by learning to select…

The Corporate Relations and Partnership course offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies delves into the strategic collaboration between corporations and nonprofits. As part of the Business & Management category, this course equips students with…

Proper operations and maintenance (O&M) is critical to preserving the large capital investment that companies and building owners have made in their facilities. Proper O&M can minimize costs and increase profits. This course provides a topical review of O & M…

Mastering Workplace Investigations, offered by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, equips professionals with the tools to transform workplace conflict into opportunities for growth. This Business & Management course teaches effective dispute…

Learn critical and practical skills needed for facilities management that you can apply immediately, whether you are looking to enter the industry or increase your knowledge and skill set. Review both the theoretical and applied aspects of facilities…

Presented in partnership with Career Navigation Fundamentals introduces the core concepts, frameworks, and practices that underpin effective career navigation for youth and young adults. Designed for current and aspiring career navigation practitioners…

The Donor Relations and Stewardship course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips nonprofit professionals with advanced strategies to cultivate and maintain meaningful donor relationships. This comprehensive Business & Management program explores…

The Grant Writing for Nonprofits course at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies equips professionals with essential Business & Management skills to secure funding effectively. This comprehensive program covers the entire grants process—from crafting…

The UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies presents Introduction to Fundraising and Development, a foundational course in Business & Management designed for aspiring nonprofit professionals. This comprehensive program equips students with essential…

Gain the ability to assess proposed solutions to determine which solution best fits the business need, identify gaps and shortcomings in solutions, and determine necessary workarounds or changes to the solution. Learn how business analysts assess deployed…

Go Beyond Your Green Belt. Blaze a path towards $100k in savings with the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program. Click here to meet the instructors and watch an information session anytime! For individuals who have successfully completed a Lean Six Sigma (LSS)…

MIT xPRO's Supply Chain Management: Leading with AI and Digital Transformation course delves into the strategic integration of artificial intelligence and digital tools to revolutionize supply chain operations. This Business & Management program equips…

MIT xPRO's Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership: AI-Driven Transformation course delves into the intersection of Business & Management with cutting-edge AI technologies. This program equips professionals with advanced frameworks to creatively…

Examine the current legal and social issues that impact the employee-employer relationship, and the practical actions in order to address them. Using a contemporary and practical framework for the employee-relations discipline, you take a dynamic…

Prepare for the popular PMP® exam by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® with four full days of structured review of the key project domains and required knowledge needed to pass the exam. The course material follows the sequence of a project life cycle…

This course is designed to help students who plan to sit for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations. The course uses the HRCP (Human Resource Certification Preparation) materials and test bank…

We face an increasing number of ethical issues in the business world and in our personal lives. The business scandals of recent years have highlighted the importance of ethical behavior in the business environment. For CEOs and all business professionals, a…

The second course in our two-part event management essentials series provides advanced knowledge and skills needed to enable you to organize a successful event. Topics covered include event technology, food and beverage fundamentals, onsite management,…

The first course in our two-part event management essentials series covers the core basics from idea generation to successful completion. Topics covered include the meetings industry and profession, strategic meetings, project and meeting management, event…

Today's HR professionals function as a key source of ethical awareness for managers and employees. This course heightens awareness of when integrity and an understanding of ethical issues are required, not only when advising others, but also when addressing…

Teams of all sorts--management, project, new product, production and customer service--are common in organizations today. However, results in task accomplishment are mixed, success rates low and there is a lot of confusion about what really works. This…