Study Plan in Business Administration

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1 Study Plan in Business Administration

2 CONTENTS 1) Presentation 5) Mandatory Subjects 2) Requirements 6) Objectives 3) Study Plan / Duration 7) Suggested Courses 4) Academics Credit Table 1) Presentation offers its students a distance study method, in which students do not need to physically assist to any class. They use a study platform in which they have access to a personal tutor. In turn, the attractiveness of this method is that students can enjoy a flexible study schedule having the freedom to organize their time with a high standard of discipline. In this system, offered by, students will have the access to this type of independent educational method from the comfort of your residence, eliminating the difficulties of geography, organizing their study time and respecting family life and work obligations. 2) Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent certificates plus a one year of academic or work experience in the field of your studies of interest 3) Study Plan - Duration The study plan that offers for bachelors, masters and doctorates, consists of 4 phases: Phase 1: This is the phase where students submit their academic credentials to their assigned advisor, either to confirm their academic level or to validate different courses or work experience. In turn, the student will have to develop 5 mandatory essays of general knowledge. The grading for the essays in Phase 1, may take 2 to 5 business days Phase 2: This is the main phase of the program. Students will have to develop their study plan or work with the one provided by. Once the plan is completed a new academic advisor will evaluate the proposal and inform the student of its approval. The order in which the investigative papers are developed, as well as the deadlines, depend on the student. does not impose deadlines for any of its investigative papers, however recommends developing at least one paper a month. The grading of the research papers for Phase 2 can take from 3-10 business days to be submitted. Phase 3: This is the phase where the students present their thesis proposal and its corresponding development after it has been approved by the academic advisor assigned. The development and completion of this phase may take the student an average of 6 weeks. The grading of the final thesis may take from business days. 2 P á g i n a

3 Phase 4: This is the administrative phase of data verification, where the Administrative Department of and the student determine the way of shipping the official documents that the students requires. Once receives the information of Phase 4 completed by the student, the diplomas legalization process begins. All pertaining documents will be sent on the next graduation date (graduation dates will be informed in Phase 4). Important Notes The student can take a maximum of 2 courses at the same once he is in the second phase. For each course, the student must develop an analytical and a research regarding the topic of the course. Once a course is evaluated by the academic adviser, the student may continue to the next. In order for the student to access to the next phase, the academic adviser must first evaluate and authorized the student s assignments. The order and completion dates of the courses will depend on the student. does not impose due dates for any of the investigative assignments; although, recommends its students to turn in these assignments at least once a month If an assignment does not meet the standards implemented by at evaluation, the student has the chance to revise his work and improve it to meet s academic requirements. 4) Academics Credit Table A total of 120 credits are require for the completion of studies for a bachelor. will award a maximum of 24 credits for recognition of credits of other institutions and life work experience in the chosen career. has 5 mandatory courses and each course is worth 3 credits, as established by the university. offers its students the choice between 15 to 25 courses based on the criteria of the academic advisor. Total credits granted by 15 mandatory credits + 24 validated credits maximum total credits 51 credits to study (average of 17 courses) 30 credits for the thesis total credits for bachelor 3 P á g i n a

4 5) Mandatory Subjects The contents of these mandatory courses will be accessible to the student inside its online platform. a) Autobiography b) Education philosophy c) Globalization d) Human behavior e) Biographical influence and the importance of the study program 6) Objective 's objective is to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary for individuals in today's challenging world. The fundamental purpose of andragogy education is to ensure the acquisition of knowledge common to educated people and to equip students to integrate acquired knowledge in order to produce interconnections of thoughts and ideas. The goal of this study program is to provide students with the information, ideas and skills they need to have in order to live a happier and more intellectually rewarding life. 7) Suggested Courses Here you will be able to find courses that are required as a basis for general study and courses that suits your desired plan of studies. However that does not mean it's a standardized program that you would want as a study plan. The following are suggested courses that can guide you to make your own specialized curriculum. 1) Introduction to Information Systems: Enabling and Transforming Business The modern organization in the global web-based environment Information systems: Concepts and management Ethics, privacy and information security Data and knowledge management Network applications E-business and E-commerce Wireless, mobile computing, and mobile commerce Customer relationship manager Supply chain management Acquiring information systems and applications Managerial support systems 4 P á g i n a

5 2) Business and Professional Communication in the Global Workplace Interpersonal communication Career fundamentals Team building Presentations and persuasión 3) Business and Professional Communication: KEYS for Workplace Excellence Business and professional excellence in the workplace Landing the job Building relationships through interpersonal communication Communication excellence with technology Informing and persuading with professional excellence Balancing work and life through communication 4) Financial Management: Theory & Practice The company and its environment Fixed income securities Stocks and options Projects and their valuation Cash distributions and capital structure Managing global operations Tactical financial decisions Strategic finance in a dynamic environment 5) Organization and Management: An International Approach The evolution of organization and management thoughts Environmental influences Strategic management Individuals and teams Management 5 P á g i n a

6 Decision-making Managing organizational process Organizational structure and design Managing organizational change and innovation 6) Introduction to Marketing The place of the marketing function in the business Relationship marketing The modern marketing environment of business Segmenting the consumer marketing Product position Market research Franchising Personal selling Set list or quoted price The marketing environment Marketing and the internet The services marketing triangle 7) International Business Our global economy Cultural influences on global business Government and global business Structures of international business organizations Importing, exporting, and the trade relations Legal agreements around the world Foreign exchange and international finance Global entrepreneurship and small business management Management principles in action Human resources management Labor around the world Developing goods and services for global markets Global pricing and distribution strategies Global promotional strategies Global financial activities Global financial markets 6 P á g i n a

7 8) Managerial Accounting Accounting: Information for decision making Identifying and estimating costs and benefits Cost flows and cost terminology Techniques for estimating fixed and variable costs Cost-volume-profit analysis Decision making in the short term Operating budgets: Bridging planning and control Cost allocations: Theory and applications Activity-based costing and management Performance evaluation in decentralized organizations Strategic planning and control Support activity and dual-rate allocations 9) Financial Accounting Accounting principles Accounting standards Recording of business transactions Capital and revenue items Final accounts with adjustments Errors and their rectification Depreciation, provisions and reserves Accounts of non-trading organizations 10) Business Principles and Management Characteristics of business Social and ethical environment of business Economic environment of business International environment on business Proprietorships and partnerships Corporate forms of business ownership Legal aspects of business E-commerce 7 P á g i n a

8 Management functions and decision making Business financial records Financing a business Credit and insurance Product planning and production management Nature scope of marketing Pricing and promotion Managing human resources 11) Law and Ethics in the Business Environment Law, ethics, business: An introduction The duty of loyalty: Whistleblowing Privacy and technology Valuing diversity: Stereotyping vs inclusion Worker s rights as human rights: Health and safety in the workplace Marketing and technology: Choice and manipulation Allocating risk and responsibilities: Products liability An introduction to legal research 12) Strategic Analysis and Choice: A Structured Approach Strategy as process and product, or how to build a business strategy without too much pain Setting the scope of analysis: Defining your industry Analyzing the general environment The power of suppliers, buyers, substitutes and rivalry The resource-based view of the firm Models for strategy formulation Strategic positions for volatile industries 13) Marketing Management (Second Edition) Marketing planning Demand measurement forecasting The environment of marketing decisions Organizational buyer behavior Making the product 8 P á g i n a

9 The marketing services Managing the product life cycle Developing pricing strategies and programs Managing marketing channels Retail management Advertising management Sales management Direct marketing Marketing organization Non-profit marketing Rural marketing 14) Operations Management: Critical Perspectives on Business Dynamic version of the economic lot size model A heurtic method of assembly line balancing The single server queue in heavy traffic Aggregate planning for production: Three approaches, efficient and easy to apply Push and pull production systems: Issues and comparisons Prescription for the waiting-in-line blues: entertain, enlighten and engage Demand management: Today s challenge for service industries Total quality control A conceptual model of service quality and its implications for future research 15) Marketing Research Perspective on marketing research Overview of the marketing research process Research design and proposal Collection of secondary data Measurement and questionnaire design Preparation of primary data 16) Financial Mathematics Interest rate theory: Preliminaries The bond market 9 P á g i n a

10 Short rate models Heath-Jarrow-Morton Change of numeracies Optimal trading under constraints: The model Portfolio and wealth process Nonlinear portfolio dynamics Large investor Nonlinear pricing theory: Classical linear pricing theory Convex pricing systems and upper pricing Market imperfections, Equilibrium and arbitrage Valuation of derivatives 17) Managing Human Resources, 11th ed Managing human resources Understanding the external and organizational environments Ensuring fair treatment and legal compliance HR planning for alignment and change Using job analysis and competency modeling Recruiting and retaining qualified employees Selecting employees to fit the job and the organization Training and development a competitive workforce Conducing performance management Promoting safety, health and well-being in the workplace 18) Implementing Best Practices in Human Resources Management Attendance management Auditing the HR function Benchmarking Coaching Conflict management Contracts employment Drug and alcohol testing Harassment Involvement employee Opinion surveys 10 P á g i n a

11 19) Competitive Global Management - Principles and Strategies The importance of international management Multinational corporations: Problems and prospects in an international environment The effects of culture on international management International human resources Diversity of the work force: Variables affecting managers and employees Managerial skills and the flow of technology Corporate governance in developed countries: A comparative study Academic training to prepare managers for a global economy Joint ventures 20) Business Administration for Students & Managers The international business environment Human resources management Financial management Marketing communications and management Managing operations Information communications technology Business process reengineering Logistics supply chain management and enterprise management systems 11 P á g i n a