Business courses

Discover the building blocks of accounting and see how they come together to drive today’s business world. In this course, you’ll learn how transactions are recorded, how information systems keep businesses running smoothly, and why internal controls are…

In this intermediate-level course, you explore the standards of ethics for accountants and auditors. Study the nature and scope of ethics standards and the need for them in business and society. You also learn professional codes of conduct for principal…

Learn the concepts and practices of accounting for state and local governments and for nonprofit entities, including voluntary health and welfare agencies, hospitals, colleges and universities, and religious organizations. In addition, get an introduction to…

Human factors are the underlying elements of human behavior that motivate people and organizational performance. This advanced course strengthens your ability to lead, motivate, coach and influence others. Gain more self-confidence and self-direction in your…

Agile product owners create paths for success by envisioning and evangelizing solutions. These solutions are business models that are based in understanding the context in which they work to propose a clear solution to improve outcomes. Product owners…

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…

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…

This introductory calculus course reviews the function concept and fundamental graphing techniques for elementary functions while introducing the core ideas of differential and integral calculus. Students will study limits and continuity, develop an…

Get an overview of general economic issues, principles and concepts in both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Topics include understanding how the economy works, making better business decisions and comprehending the powerful lessons of the economic approach.

Get a solid theoretical and practical background in auditing. Learn to examine an institution's financial statements to determine if they fairly present the organization's current financial position and results of operations and are free of significant…

Get an introduction to the concepts and methods that financial managers use to make effective investing and financing decisions, and begin to explore the ways in which value is created and measured. Devote specific attention to the financial management…

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…

Rapid and effective business and process transformation is vital in today's competitive world. Learn business analysis fundamentals and the “Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring” knowledge area, which is the first of six generally accepted areas that…

Learn to be more confident and effective when making written and oral presentations. Coursework includes drafting a wide range of documents—including emails, memos, letters and reports—as well as learning interpersonal communication techniques and…

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…

Learn to apply financial and economic theory to investment, financing and dividend decisions to identify ways to maximize shareholder returns. Understand how practical methods to determine costs of capital, total invested capital, free cash flow and economic…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to craft compelling, strategic copy is more than a useful skill—it’s a vital tool for influence, engagement, and competitive advantage. Effective copywriting goes beyond delivering information; it…

Get an introduction to employee benefit plans: what they include and how are designed, administered and evaluated. Study the most common types of discretionary benefits, and learn how they are selected and administered. Explore legal requirements,…

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…

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.…

Business history is full of instances where companies ignored risk management practices and incurred significant losses. In this course you learn about Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). ERM encompasses all risks to which an enterprise (company or other type…

Gain an understanding of people management as the ability to work with people at all levels—on an individual, team and organizational basis—to maximize employee performance and happiness and achieve project goals and success. Learn strategies to manage people…

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…

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…

A continuation of Basic Corporate Finance BUS ADM X430.1, this course rounds out the comprehensive overview of corporate finance topics and examines the concepts, techniques and tools that financial managers use to make effective investing, financing and…

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,…

Explore the fundamentals of fraud detection and forensic accounting in this practical, case-based course. Learn how to identify red flags, investigate financial misconduct, and apply tools and techniques used by forensic accountants. Ideal for professionals…

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…

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 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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…