This course introduces students to a multi-module accounting software program designed for small to medium-sized businesses. Students will use the software and their knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to create and maintain accounting records, including period-end procedures and the creation of financial statements for sole proprietorships. Formally known as Sage 50 - (Uses Sage 50) Note: This course uses Sage 50 2021. It is strongly recommended that students have taken an introduction to accounting course prior to taking this course. Students will be instructed in the first week of the course on how to install a free student version of the software (obtained through the purchase of the correct textbook). System Requirements • Processor operating at 1.0 GHz or higher (2.0 GHz recommended) • 4GB of RAM (6 GB recommended) • 2 GB hard disk space (additional 1GB needed for installation) • Latest version of Internet Explorer • Microsoft® supported version of Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (with the latest updates from Microsoft) Sage 50 software will not run on a Mac.
Learn MoreStudents are introduced to fundamentals for strategy and business analysis best practices, approaches, and principles for identifying and securing market and organizational opportunities. They will assess how data analysis and analytics are used in needs analysis, opportunity identification, business problem solving, improvements, leadership ethics, and business stakeholder communications.
Learn MoreStudents are introduced to statistical models and predictive models that support data analytics and business decision-making. They will apply model structures to help solve business problems. Students will recommend how to best integrate and calibrate these models and algorithms to increase data quality, usability, and improve predictive analyses to improve system workload and business decision-making. Computer Software Required: Windows 10 Professional Edition. The following minimum computer requirements are recommended: HARDWARE: Intel I7 or AMD A10 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization; 16 GB of RAM; 1 TB hard drive; Ethernet Network Card; Wireless Network Card; One USB 3.0 port (two preferred).
Learn MoreStudents will deepen their understanding in best practices and tools for presenting data analysis. They will assess rhetoric presentation approaches and executive presence techniques to better communicate with and motivate business stakeholders to act as a group. Students will recommend how to best influence business decision-makers that are resistant to change. Pre-requisite: OL 792.
Learn MoreStudents will deepen their respective understanding in strategy and business analysis best practices for identifying and securing market and organizational opportunities. They will conduct research and assess how data analysis and analytics are used in needs analysis, opportunity identification, changing culture, changing business models, corporate politics, and strong business stakeholder personalities. Students will recommend approaches based on organizational needs, business stakeholders, and corporate culture.
Learn MoreStudents are introduced to data analysis principles, practices, and approaches used in research, Big Data, data science, and artificial intelligence. They will analyze the algorithms and statistical models used to support analytics and business decision-making for different industries and functions. Computer Software Required: Windows 10 Professional Edition. The following minimum computer requirements are recommended: HARDWARE: Intel I7 or AMD A10 processor or better with chipset that must support virtualization; 16 GB of RAM; 1 TB hard drive; Ethernet Network Card; Wireless Network Card; One USB 3.0 port (two preferred).
Learn MoreThis course introduces students to the factors that influence personal and societal finances. Through an understanding of basic principles, vocabulary and concepts, students adjust to changing situations by recognizing the ways that new practices or trends affect personal finance. Students recognize and understand personal values, how they change throughout the lifecycle and how they influence financial decisions.
Learn MoreStudents are introduced to data sources, informatics, data models, data management and data ownership; all key components to the data-driven organization. They analyze the common practices, prioritization approaches, system workload and security challenges for systems that support high data volumes and analytics. Students assess the individual, legal and society impacts of collecting data, including social media data. They also assess the historic problems with data collection and data management and how the current tools are used to address these problems.
Learn MoreIn today’s competitive job market you want to ensure that your resume stands out from the competition. Find out how to apply with confidence for the job you want and have an interview that will “Wow” them. Learn how to write both effective job application and thank-you letters. Develop your understanding of networking and prospecting. Create a resume that will capture your perspective employer’s attention and secure the interview that you would like. Find out how to interview like a pro. Get tips on how to dress and speak in an interview and discover other helpful interviewing tips that will help you get the job you want.
Learn MoreThis subject will focus on performance analysis, counseling, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, performance management systems and overall strategies for performance management.
Learn MoreLeadership today involves all aspects of an organization and multiple skills, duties and responsibilities. This course is designed to meet the needs of leaders in any organization who may be new to project management or who have not had formal project management training. This course provides the practical knowledge to start and complete a project successfully from a leadership perspective. You will learn how the elements of the Project Management Body of Knowledge are applied during each phase of a project's life cycle and the implications of project management on leadership within an organization. This will help establish priorities and effectively manage your projects and project teams.This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
Learn MoreThinking is any mental activity that helps formulate or solve a problem, make a decision, or fulfill a desire to understand. Today more than ever, leaders need to be creative and critical thinkers in order to deal with all aspects of organizational, strategic and societal situations or environments. You will learn how to think creatively and critically and apply those skills to both professional and personal situations. For leaders, fine-tuning your creative and critical thinking skills will assist you in strategic planning, decision-making and problem solving. This course includes mandatory group work. We recommend viewing the course schedule immediately upon logging into the course to view course and group work requirements.
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