Lodging and Resort Syllabus
Course Description: This online course will provide an overview of the lodging and resort industry. It will cover topics such as types of resorts, how a resort is formed, how to choose a location for your resort, and other factors that are important in running successful operations. Students will be expected to understand the different components necessary for a well-operated hotel or resort including marketing, customer service, finance, and accounting principles among others. Upon completion of this course, students should have an understanding of how many properties work together in order to create a top-quality experience for their guests. Course Objectives: 1) Understand the different components needed to form a well-operated lodge or resort. 2) Analyze effective strategies used by lodgings and resorts in areas such as pricing structures & guest experiences 3) Identify common problems faced by those managing lodgings/resorts while also understanding solutions they can utilize 4) Acquire knowledge of regulations governing the hospitality industry 5) Utilize analytical tools & frameworks when considering various decisions made within the context of running businesses successfully- Course Description: This course focuses on logistics management in maritime transport, including the movement of goods, supply chain management, and the coordination of maritime logistics operations. Course Objectives:
- Understand the principles of maritime logistics.
- Learn about supply chain management in maritime transport.
- Develop strategies for efficient logistics operations.
- Coordinate the movement of goods in maritime logistics.
- Evaluate the performance of maritime logistics operations.
- Manage maritime logistics operations effectively.
- Develop and implement supply chain management strategies.
- Optimize the movement of goods in maritime transport.
- Coordinate logistics operations for efficiency and reliability.
- Assess and improve the performance of maritime logistics.
- Course Description: This course will provide an analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Learners will explore fundamental economic ideas and the operation of the economy on a national scale. Production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, the exchange process, the role of government, the national income and its distribution, GDP, consumption function, savings function, investment spending, the multiplier principle, and the influence of government spending on income and output. This course takes both a short and long-term view of the economy and aims to help learners understand how modern macroeconomics applies to business cycles, economic growth, unemployment, and money. The course evaluates the scope for policy interventions to improve macroeconomic performance. Course Objectives:
- Become familiar with the range of perspectives and approaches found in macroeconomics
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic analytical concepts that are essential for understanding the global macroeconomy
- Define and measure national income and rates of unemployment and inflation
- Identify the phases of the business cycle and the problems caused by cyclical fluctuations in the market economy
- Define money and the money supply
- Construct the aggregate demand and aggregate supply model of the macroeconomy and use it to illustrate macroeconomic problems and potential monetary and fiscal policy solutions
- Explain the mechanics and institutions of international trade and their impact on the macroeconomy
- Define economic growth and identify sources of economic growth
Management and Inspection Syllabus
Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the construction, management, and inspection processes. It is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the components involved in successful project delivery. Participants will learn about contract administration, scheduling techniques, cost estimation, and tracking techniques, developing specifications and technical documents, legal and regulatory aspects of construction projects as well as surveying fundamentals. Through this course, participants will develop problem-solving skills related to risk assessment and mitigation while gaining insights into safety compliance requirements in different jurisdictions. Course Objectives: 1) Understand the essential components of project delivery including effective communication with stakeholders 2) Learn how to create accurate estimates for cost control during the planning phases 3) Implement proper scheduling methods for efficient project completion 4) Develop knowledge on how to successfully complete inspections that meet local regulations 5) Demonstrate proficiency in creating safe work environments through hazard identification & control practices- Construction Management and Inspection Course Syllabus Course Description: This online Construction Management and Inspection course provides participants with the knowledge necessary to succeed in real-life applications of construction management. Through comprehensive instruction, this class will cover topics such as contracts and project development, site safety management, contract administration procedures, and risk assessment strategies. This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in construction management or inspection.
- Course Description: This course introduces students to the steps necessary to analyze a problem in information technology and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution, with a focus on how to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program to meet desired needs. Students learn to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society. This course leads students to recognize the need for continuing professional development and imparts an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues, and responsibilities in information technology. ÂCourse Objectives:Â
- The fundamental connections linking core business strategy, technology, and innovationÂ
- How these functions intertwine to play a central role in process layout, systems, structural design, and product development, as well as supporting an organization's overall successÂ
- About the latest trends and researchÂ
- About assessment methods for organization and management processes
- About special tools and techniques for managing and organizing Technology and InnovationÂ
- Course Description:Â This course examines the principles, techniques, and uses of accounting in the planning and control of business organizations from a management perspective. Identified are the budgetary process and related performance evaluation techniques, cost-volume-profit relationship, product costing methods, Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing, and Activity Based Costing (ABC). Related theory and application will also be reviewed.ÂCourse Objectives: Â
- How managers use and analyze managerial accounting information to make decisions Â
- How to prepare an operating budget and understand where and how to acquire the necessary informationÂ
- Time value of money analysis using discounted cash flow technique Â
- Interpret and explain the difference between net present value, internal rate of return and payback
- Analyze a capital budget request Â
Course Description:
This course takes a systematic approach to improve your decision-making skills. Managerial and Organizational Behavior helps you lead by providing you with the technical and functional skills needed to navigate the challenges presented by a complex organization. Students will focus on learning how people use information and make decisions and how they develop and use human capital to make things happen. Course Objectives:- Â The distinction in decision-making between descriptive, normative, and prescriptive aspects
- Â The distinction between intuitive and systematic decision-making
- Â The objective of this course is to help you become a better decision maker
Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the principles of managing and monitoring work and how to use them to drive organizational success. Students will learn about delegation, measuring results, providing feedback, and other topics related to leading productive teams. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively manage workloads, evaluate performance, and direct resources for successful outcomes. Course Objectives:- Understand the basics of leader managing and monitoring work
- Explore principles of effective delegation
- Analyze methods for measuring results
- Utilize problem-solving strategies
- Comprehend different techniques for evaluating performance
- Evaluate approaches to directing resources
- Create custom plans for goal setting
- Develop strategies for giving feedback
- Design custom solutions based on program needs
- Implement techniques for long-term planning