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Learn strategic challenges and opportunities created by the dynamic nature of markets. Study marketing strategies, and determine which ones are relevant and feasible for your organization and which ones can maximize the bottom line. Learn how corporate…
This course introduces the mathematical and statistical concepts commonly used in business analysis and in preparation for M.B.A. coursework. Students will develop a strong foundation in probability and descriptive statistics, including measures of central…
This course explores effective strategies and actionable tactics for persuading others and reaching long-lasting, mutually beneficial agreements. Students will learn conflict resolution techniques to address interpersonal and group disputes, applying these…
Get an introduction to current management concepts and practice. Using conceptual and interactive approaches, you explore the four different areas that explain "American Management" style and the new organizational structure: the individual; the small group;…
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…
Apply the substantive knowledge gained in prior courses to prepare and present a complete financial plan in an environment of nonliability. Considerable role playing is involved, and you receive feedback on written work. Enrollment is limited. Accelerated…
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…
This course builds a strong foundation in the algebraic, functional, and trigonometric concepts essential for the study of calculus. Students will develop proficiency in solving equations and identities, performing advanced polynomial factoring, and…
People who want to be successful in business or real estate need to know how to deal with legal issues and when to refer questions to an attorney. Learn to identify the issues and know when you have a legal problem—and, if so, what it is. Survey California…
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…
Procuring products and services is an essential part of a project manager's responsibilities. Learn the fundamentals of the procurement process, from developing procurement documents and specifications to evaluating vendor proposals, crafting appropriate…
A successful project manager relies on an effective management process and a project baseline plan to monitor progress, identify variances and take action to mitigate the impact of problems. Learn how to manage project execution through completion and…
Gain the leadership and communication skills to support successful projects in your organization. Through team-based activities and projects, master the most difficult aspects of team management. Discover how to build and maintain a high-performing, motivated…
Proper management plays a crucial role in executing and completing projects efficiently. Get a step-by-step introduction to the project management process, and review the differences between theory and practice. Use the tools and knowledge acquired to create…
This course focuses primarily on pre-project planning activities—the process of identifying and translating business needs into project requirements. You learn how to launch project initiation, develop stakeholder management plans and conduct requirements…
Projects today are more time constrained, pose greater technical challenges and are less likely to have adequate resources than in the past. However, specific techniques can help you deal with project risk and recognize and manage potential problems. Learn…
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.
Get the tools you need to make informed decisions about real estate investments. Topics include investment real estate basics, using a cash flow model tool, impact of taxation and debt, case studies, and the financial relationship between real estate and…
Learn how to manage conflicts, issues and changes to ensure that stakeholders and the project team agree on the solution scope and how requirements are communicated. Study the elicitation knowledge area, which includes details for eliciting business,…
Understand how financial planning practitioners bridge the gap between their clients' wealth preservation and their extended income needs during retirement. Assess retiree financial situations and longevity probabilities, and develop risk-mitigation…
Explore social media and semantic web strategies and tactics by using contemporary and emerging new-media channels, and digital and mobile technologies and platforms. Learn how to establish realistic business and performance goals within these environments;…
Stock-based compensation is often the most valuable part of a client’s compensation package, especially in the Bay Area. And yet, due to complex plan structures, special tax law exposures, corporate and regulatory restrictions, and the psychological…
Learn how to build and maintain strong brands. You'll focus on such topics as brand strategy, research and positioning, as well as brand extensions, global branding, and measuring and managing brand equity over time. You then apply the information learned in…
Familiarize yourself with the principles and strategic concepts of marketing analytics, a high-growth area that uses computer-based models and metrics to improve marketing decisions and return on marketing investment (ROMI). Through case studies and…
Learn to prepare a comprehensive financial plan for an individual client. Master the technical skills required in areas such as income tax, investments, insurance, employment benefits, estate planning and mathematical analysis. Learn how to provide…
Talent management has evolved beyond the hiring and firing of employees, and now covers all elements of human capital strategy, from employee selection, retention, performance management and compensation to succession planning, diversity and more. In this…
Learn about income taxation of various entity types: corporations ("S" and "C"), LLCs, sole proprietorships, partnerships, estates, and trusts. We'll also discuss gift and transfer taxes, and review rules governing the formation, operation, and disposition of…
Compensation, as well as benefits programs, need to reflect the changing business landscape and organizational challenges. Learn about a range of compensation and rewards programs that address monetary and non-monetary options for employees beyond salary…