About this MicroMasters
In todayâs job market, fundamental management, communication and decision-making skills as well as overall business acumen continue to be of high value to employers.
In this intensive MicroMasters program, taught by one of the worldâs leading academic business schools, you will learn how business works at a fundamental level, giving you the solid foundation you need to gain a competitive edge and boost your employability. Verified learners will have access to live cases, dedicated feedback and access to real-world industry insights.
You will learn core concepts of accounting, marketing, finance, and organizational behaviour. You will learn how to communicate effectively in a business setting, and immerse yourself in the reality of the business world and how it works.
The skills obtained in this program will give you the confidence to move into a business role, take on more complex projects at work, or take the next step in your management career.
Job Outlook
- Fundamental business training can help you secure your first significant business role, or take a next step in your management career.
- Employees in technical roles looking to bridge the gap to a management career will find their job prospects significantly enhanced by the MicroMasters program.
- Job roles that would benefit include: sales/marketing coordinator, office manager, executive assistant, customer representative, management trainee, and technician.
What You'll Learn
- How organizations work: from understanding processes to diagnosing problems and effecting change.
- How to communicate effectively in a business setting: understanding diverse audiences and building sound arguments.
- How to use financial information to make good business decisions: the fundamental concepts of financial accounting, financial valuation, and making savings and investment decisions.
- The role of marketing in creating value for consumers: understand how organizations can succeed by analyzing consumer behaviour and acting on it.
| From | UBCx, University of British Columbia, The University of Edinburgh, EdinburghX via edX |
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| Hours | 177 |
| Instructors | Eddie Davila, Elicia Salzberg, Marlisse Silver-Sweeney, Marlisse Silver Sweeney, Jeff Kroeker, Rob Prowse, Perry Atwal, Darren Dahl, Paul Cubbon, Darren DeGraaf, Malcolm Kirkup, Asanka de Silva, Kristina Auxtova, Asanka de Silva, Ewelina Lacka |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Personal Development |
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Management Career Advisor Consultant $64k
Career Transition $80k
Project Management / Career Development $102k
Courses in this MicroMasters
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Do you speak “business"? You will. This course is designed to give you the terminology, concepts and frameworks necessary to understand businesses, to unpack their constituent... edX | UBCx, University of British Columbia |
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This course, part of the Business Fundamentals Professional Certificate program, will sharpen your writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills to help you... edX | University of British Columbia, UBCx |
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The performance of a business and its management team is largely based on information provided in the financial statements. It is essential that managers understand the effects of... edX | University of British Columbia, UBCx |
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Introduction to Marketing: Tools to Set Enterprises Apart Want to learn how successful businesses use marketing to increase revenue, share and profitability? In an increasingly competitive market, marketing skills are vital to help... edX | The University of Edinburgh, EdinburghX |
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This is an introductory course in organizational behaviour. The primary objective of this course, part of the Business Fundamentals MicroMasters program, is to teach learners... edX | University of British Columbia, UBCx |
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Marketing is a crucial function in all businesses and organizations, and is becoming increasingly crucial to success in our modern global economy. This course, regardless of your... edX | University of British Columbia, UBCx |
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Introduction to Corporate Finance (You were viewing this course) This course will provide a general understanding of financial valuation, quantitative analysis of individual and corporate financing, and savings/investment decisions. You will... edX | University of British Columbia, UBCx |
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| From | UBCx, University of British Columbia, The University of Edinburgh, EdinburghX via edX |
|---|---|
| Hours | 177 |
| Instructors | Eddie Davila, Elicia Salzberg, Marlisse Silver-Sweeney, Marlisse Silver Sweeney, Jeff Kroeker, Rob Prowse, Perry Atwal, Darren Dahl, Paul Cubbon, Darren DeGraaf, Malcolm Kirkup, Asanka de Silva, Kristina Auxtova, Asanka de Silva, Ewelina Lacka |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Personal Development |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Career Agent 2 $43k
Career Services Center - Career Counselor $46k
Career Coach 2 $47k
Career Coach 1 $50k
Assistant Career Advisor, Career Center $52k
Specialist, Career Management $56k
Career Advising $58k
Career Counselor, Career Connections $59k
Career Counselor, Career Services $63k
Management Career Advisor Consultant $64k
Career Transition $80k
Project Management / Career Development $102k
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