- Develop the basic tools of analysis, comprising both quantitative skills and economic intuition
- Differentiate between major economic systems
- Apply the concepts of supply and demand within business settings
- Define and distinguish various economic costs (implicit, explicit, fixed, and variable costs)
- Understand the law of diminishing returns
- Explore the impact that the ease of market entry and exit has on economic and business efficiency
- Understand basic facts about the U.S. economy
Course Description: Economics 101Â (Principles of Economics) is an introduction to a wide range of basic topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics. The goal of this course is to help students to develop economic intuition and analytical skills that can be applied to common economic problems, as well as build a foundation for more advanced economics courses. This course concentrates on how markets function, what markets do well when markets do not work well, the distribution of income and wealth, macroeconomic measurements, growth, financial markets, monetary system, the public sector, and international trade. Course Objectives:
Economics 2Course Description: Economics 2 is an intermediate-level online course that builds on the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. This course will introduce you to more advanced concepts in economics such as market structures, game theory, international trade, monetary policy, and fiscal policy. You will also develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you explore real-world examples and case studies. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments, you will deepen your understanding of economic theory and its practical applications. This course is ideal for students who have a basic understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics and are looking to take their knowledge to the next level. Course Objectives:- Analyze different market structures, including perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly, and monopoly
- Explain the impact of government policies on market outcomes, such as price controls, taxes, and subsidies
- Understand the basics of game theory and apply it to decision-making in strategic situations
- Analyze the benefits and drawbacks of international trade and its impact on different countries
- Evaluate different exchange rate systems and understand how they affect international trade and investment
- Understand monetary policy, including the role of central banks, interest rates, and the money supply
- Analyze fiscal policy and its impact on the economy, including taxation and government spending
- Understand the basics of economic growth, including factors that contribute to it, such as technology and human capital
- Evaluate different approaches to income distribution and poverty reduction, including welfare programs and minimum wages
- Apply economic analysis to real-world problems and make informed decisions based on economic principles
Course Description:
This online course provides students with an opportunity to develop their global competency and understand the complexities of our world. Through this course, students will gain an understanding of the economics of global issues and how they affect our world today. Course Objectives:- Understand the fundamentals of economics and its impact on global issues
- Analyze economic models to evaluate economic developments in different countries
- Identify current economic trends and their effects on the global economy
- Examine the role of international organizations in shaping economic policies around the world
- Explore the implications of globalization on different economies worldwide
- Develop skills in analyzing data related to global economic issues and making informed decisions based on them
- Analyze the impact of technology on global economic trends and patterns
- Investigate gender identity as it relates to economics and international relations
- Evaluate how trade agreements shape economic policies in different countries around the world
- Understand how to use export success skills for a successful career in a global context
Ed Technology-Enhance Lessons
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to using technology to enhance lessons in the classroom. It covers the basics of integrating technology into lesson plans, including equipment selection and setup, configuring software, troubleshooting common problems, managing student data, and exploring new tools for teaching. You will learn about different strategies used in maximizing instructional time as well as how to make sure students have a proper learning environment with minimal distractions. You will also gain an understanding of how to evaluate the impact of your implementations on student performance. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of ed-tech tools and approaches while learning practical skills such as developing digital portfolios, incorporating devices into classrooms, and setting up collaborative workspaces. This course is ideal for those who are looking to explore different ways of boosting engagement through technology or are interested in pursuing a career involving ed-tech implementation. Course Objectives:- Understand best practices for integrating technology into classroom lessons
- Select appropriate hardware
- Configure educational software
- Troubleshoot technical issues
- Manage student data
- Explore new ed-tech tools
- Maximize instructional time
- Create digital portfolios
- Incorporate devices into lessons
- Evaluate the impact of implementations
Course Title: Edge Computing Chips: Processing at the Source Course Overview: Investigate the role of chips in edge computing, where data processing occurs closer to the source of data generation. Learn about the design and deployment of chips that reduce latency, conserve bandwidth, and enable real-time analytics in applications from industrial automation to smart cities.
Education Around the World
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to education policies, practices, and curricula of different countries around the world. It covers basic principles, including comparisons of educational systems and international standards. You will learn about different techniques used in understanding educational disparities as well as how to develop a deeper understanding of educational systems. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge of global education issues to other areas such as global citizenship, cultural identity, and education reform. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of global education while learning practical skills such as analyzing student achievement data, identifying existing gaps in educational opportunities across the world, and developing best practices for implementing effective educational initiatives. This course is ideal for those who are interested in exploring successful models of teaching and learning around the world or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in global education. Course Objectives:- Understand key principles of global education
- Analyze student achievement data
- Identify existing gaps in educational opportunities
- Develop best practices for implementing education initiatives
- Analyze national curricula 6 Compare various educational systems
- Understand international standards
- Investigate policies relating to education
- Evaluate cultural differences
- Assess strategies for promoting global citizenship
Educational Leadership TheoryÂ
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories and practices of educational leadership and organizational behaviors in school systems. Students will begin to understand and appreciate the challenges faced by modern school leaders.ÂLearning Objectives:Â- Compare and contrast different leadership styles listed in the course. Â
- Examine differentiate factors that create an effect leader in the educational setting. Â
- Analyze their personal leadership strengths and weaknesses as a leaderÂ
- Understand the fundamentals of educational leadership
- Analyze different leadership styles and determine which is most effective for a given situation
- Develop strategies for creating a vision and mission statement for your school or organization
- Learn how to effectively manage staff and resources
- Gain knowledge on how to create a positive learning environment
- Explore ways to foster collaboration among staff members
- Identify strategies for engaging students in learning activities
- Develop communication skills necessary for successful leadership roles
- Learn how to evaluate performance and provide feedback to staff members
- Understand the importance of self-reflection in order to improve as a leader
Educational Leadership
Course Description: This online course is designed to help school leaders explore educational leadership and develop the skills necessary to become successful in their roles. Through critical thinking, participants will gain an understanding of different leadership styles, best practices, and strategies for making meaningful changes in their school or organization. Course Objectives:- Understand the fundamentals of educational leadership
- Analyze different leadership styles and determine which is most effective for a given situation
- Develop strategies for creating a vision and mission statement for your school or organization
- Learn how to effectively manage staff and resources
- Gain knowledge on how to create a positive learning environment
- Explore ways to foster collaboration among staff members
- Identify strategies for engaging students in learning activities
- Develop communication skills necessary for successful leadership roles
- Learn how to evaluate performance and provide feedback to staff members
- Understand the importance of self-reflection in order to improve as a leader
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Educational Policy DevelopmentCourse Description:Â Â Â This course provides an introduction to the field of educational policy development with special emphasis on theoretical and conceptual analyses of the behavior and attitudes of education's stakeholders and the policy performance of educational systems.ÂLearning Objectives:Â- Have become more familiar with perspectives on policy and governance, more knowledgeable about the evolution of the policies of higher education, and aware of major conflicting social values that form the basis of the policies of American higher education
- Be able to use alternative conceptual frameworks and theories, i.e., political culture, interest groups, conflict, power and educational reform/change in explaining political behavior in higher educational settingsÂ
- Know who the key actors and agencies are and what they do to translate demands and resources into policies and decisions affecting American higher education
- Understand the process by which policies, decisions and actions are made in higher education institutionsÂ
- Be able to evaluate policy issues
- Apply what has been learned to work settings and institutional environments