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Program Overview
Nexford's World of Business Course provides an introduction to the business domain and its functional areas. Designed for completion in 8 weeks, the course covers topics such as business ethics, structures, digital transformation, and the future of business. Through interactive learning activities and assessments, students develop real-world skills applicable to the workplace and contribute to stacked credentials.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The World of Business Course introduces the domain of business and key elements of functional areas within the organization's operating context. It examines various functional areas and business types to understand their interconnectedness. Additional topics include the business cycle, global business practices, and their impact on productivity.
Program Structure:
- The course comprises 6 modules.
- Designed to be completed within 8 weeks.
- Nexford's learning design team has mapped the course competencies to the skills employers seek.
- Each course contains 5-7 learning outcomes based on industry needs.
- Learning activities include reading materials, videos, interactive elements, quizzes, and relevant case studies.
- Assessments include peer-to-peer discussions and a final project.
- Program content is accessible 24/7 during the course.
Course Schedule:
- Next start date: June 1st
- Each module focuses on a specific theme:
- Module 1: Role of business from a global context
- Module 2: Ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability
- Module 3: Business structures
- Module 4: Functional areas of business
- Module 5: Digital transformation and business
- Module 6: Future of business
Teaching:
- Nexford employs a team of faculty with online education expertise and diverse backgrounds.
- Faculty provides world-class support through individual appointments, live chat, email, and individual feedback on assessments.
- Regular optional webinars are offered by faculty.
- Nexford courses emphasize critical thinking through hands-on assessments reflecting the business world.
Careers:
- The course equips students with real-world skills directly applicable to the workplace.
- Course completion can contribute to stacked credentials, building certificates and degrees.
- Students have access to the Nexford online library with millions of full-text articles, industry reports, and key sources like the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, and The Economist.
- Throughout the program, students enjoy unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to over 16,000 expert-led courses, skill showcase opportunities through certificate earning, access to trending topics, tailored learning based on experience and goals, and knowledge assessment tools.
- The program fosters a global community of learners working at top companies like Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
- Testimonials from current learners highlight the program's positive impact on their personal and professional development.
