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Table of Contents Welcome to Tuition-free Online Courses ................................................................................................................... 1
Accreditation .............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Vision Statement ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 How to enrol? .............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Programs Offered
Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance............................................................................................ 2
Diploma in Accounting and Finance .............................................................................................................. 3 Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance .............................................................................................. 4 Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance ............................................................................................. 5
Professional Diploma in Business Studies ..................................................................................................... 6 Graduate Diploma in Business Studies ........................................................................................................... 7
Units Outlines
Financial Accounting ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Introduction to Economics ............................................................................................................................ 9 Introduction to Information Systems .......................................................................................................... 10
Introduction to Business .............................................................................................................................. 11 Principles of Banking and Finance ............................................................................................................... 12 Principles of Marketing ................................................................................................................................ 13
Management Accounting ............................................................................................................................ 14
Microeconomics ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Business Statistics ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Corporate Governance ................................................................................................................................ 17 Macroeconomics ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Personal Finance .......................................................................................................................................... 19 International Business ................................................................................................................................. 20 Organisational Behavior .............................................................................................................................. 21
Risk Management ........................................................................................................................................ 22 International Finance ................................................................................................................................... 23 Managerial Economics ................................................................................................................................. 24 Business Law ................................................................................................................................................ 25
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) ........................................................................................................................... 26
Welcome to Tuition-free Online Courses
School of Business and Trade (SoBaT) offers a self-study, quality online tuition-free education. Courses are flexible and can be started at any time. Instead of the traditional way of studying for several years, study at your own pace and save time and money. Free online courses, learning resources and online assessments are what make our qualifications so unique and interesting.
The School of Business and Trade (SoBaT) was formed to promote education without boundaries and background. Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states, everyone has the right to education and it shall be equally accessible. SoBaT currently offers several qualifications to suit everyone interested in higher education. Nowadays accredited and quality education is very costly. Universities charge thousands of dollars. It is very hard for most of the people and therefore they cannot think about higher studies. SoBaT is a ray of hope for struggling students who cannot spend thousands of dollars for their desired qualification.
Accreditation
School of Business and Trade is an independent online business school which offers free alternative to traditional education. SoBaT qualifications prepare you to enter for the job market and would look great on your cv/resume.
Vision Statement
School of Business and Trade vision statement is quality and tuition-free education for all.
How to Enrol?
SoBaT uses the latest online learning management system for all of its courses. Students can study online, practice exercises, and complete their final assessments online.
Students can enrol themselves at the selected course through our learning management system. Our learning management system (LMS) can be accessed through by clicking on My SoBaT tab at http://sobat.org/admissions.
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Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance Program Description
The Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance is an entry level qualification. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. Financial Accounting 2. Introduction to Economics 3. Introduction to Information Systems
Program Details Course Number
Term 1
Qualification Name
Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 1
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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Diploma in Accounting and Finance Program Description
The Diploma in Accounting and Finance allows students to extend their knowledge of finance related topics. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. Introduction to Business 2. Principles of Banking and Finance 3. Principles of Marketing
Program Details Course Number
Term 2
Qualification Name
Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 1
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance Program Description
The Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance is an industry focussed qualification for students to have practical knowledge. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. Management Accounting 2. Microeconomics 3. Business Statistics
Program Details Course Number
Term 3
Qualification Name
Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 2
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance Program Description
The Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance will give students the opportunity to advance their accounting knowledge and skills. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. Corporate Governance 2. Macroeconomics 3. Personal Finance
Program Details Course Number
Term 4
Qualification Name
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 2
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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Professional Diploma in Business Studies Program Description
The Professional Diploma in Business Studies is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue careers in accountancy or business. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. International Business 2. Organisational Behaviour 3. Risk Management
Program Details Course Number
Term 5
Qualification Name
Professional Diploma in Business Studies
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 3
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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Graduate Diploma in Business Studies Program Description
This Graduate Diploma in Business Studies is designed for students who wish to master their knowledge in general business. This program requires completion of the following three courses of 10 credits each. 1. International Finance 2. Managerial Economics 3. Business Law
Program Details Course Number
Term 6
Qualification Name
Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
Course Level
Undergraduate Year 3
Credits
30 Credits
Language
English
Mode
Online self-paced
Cost
No cost, tuition-free
Exam
Free online exam
Certificate
Downloadable and free
Available to
Students from all over the world
Provider
School of Business and Trade
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ACC101: Financial Accounting 10 Credits
Course Description
This course is a complete guide. It leads you on a voyage through the world of business and financial reporting. It helps you attain a usable knowledge of the principles of financial accounting as well as an appreciation for its importance and logic.
Prerequisite None
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. What Is Financial Accounting, and Why Is It Important? What Should Decision Makers Know in Order to Make Good Decisions about an Organization? How Is Financial Information Delivered to Decision Makers Such as Investors and Creditors? How Does an Organization Accumulate and Organize the Information Necessary to Create Financial Statements? Why Is Financial Information Adjusted Prior to the Production of Financial Statements? Why Should Decision Makers Trust Financial Statements? In Financial Reporting, What Information Is Conveyed about Receivables? How Does Company Gather Information about Its Inventory?
Why Does a Company Need a Cost Flow Assumption in Reporting Inventory? What Information Is Conveyed about Property and Equipment? What Information Is Conveyed about Intangible Assets? What Information Is Conveyed about Equity Investments? What Information Is Conveyed about Current and Contingent Liabilities? What Information Is Conveyed about Noncurrent Liabilities Such as Bonds? What Information Is Conveyed about Other Noncurrent Liabilities? What Information Is Conveyed about Shareholders??? Equity? What Information Is Conveyed by the Statement of Cash Flows?
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ECO101: Introduction to Economics 10 Credits
Course Description
This course is an opportunity to share economics principles and the economic way of thinking in a way that emphasizes their relevance to today’s world.
Prerequisite None
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Economics: The Study of Choice Confronting Scarcity: Choices in Production Demand and Supply Applications of Demand and Supply Elasticity: A Measure of Response Markets, Maximizers, and Efficiency The Analysis of Consumer Choice Production and Cost Competitive Markets for Goods and Services Monopoly The World of Imperfect Competition Wages and Employment in Perfect Competition Interest Rates and the Markets for Capital and Natural Resources Imperfectly Competitive Markets for Factors of Production Public Finance and Public Choice Antitrust Policy and Business Regulation International Trade The Economics of the Environment
Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination Macroeconomics: The Big Picture Measuring Total Output and Income Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Economic Growth The Nature and Creation of Money Financial Markets and the Economy Monetary Policy and the Fed Government and Fiscal Policy Consumption and the Aggregate Expenditures Model Investment and Economic Activity Net Exports and International Finance Inflation and Unemployment A Brief History of Macroeconomic Thought and Policy Economic Development Socialist Economies in Transition
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MIS101: Introduction to Information Systems 10 Credits
Course Description
This course has had great success restructuring the way to teach Information System core courses, and much of the material used in this approach has made it into this course.
Prerequisite None
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Setting the Stage: Technology and the Modern Enterprise Strategy and Technology: Concepts and Frameworks for Understanding What Separates Winners from Losers Zara: Fast Fashion from Savvy Systems Netflix: The Making of an E-commerce Giant and the Uncertain Future of Atoms to Bits Moore’s Law: Fast, Cheap Computing and What It Means for the Manager Understanding Network Effects Peer Production, Social Media, and Web 2.0 Facebook: Building a Business from the Social Graph
Understanding Software: A Primer for Managers Software in Flux: Partly Cloudy and Sometimes Free The Data Asset: Databases, Business Intelligence, and Competitive Advantage A Manager’s Guide to the Internet and Telecommunications Information Security: Barbarians at the Gateway (and Just About Everywhere Else) Google: Search, Online Advertising, and Beyond
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BUS101: Introduction to Business 10 Credits
Course Description
The course supports learning through content and designed to help students master topics and assess their learning. This course uses a wide variety of company-specific examples.
Prerequisite
Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. The Foundations of Business Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Business in a Global Environment Selecting a Form of Business Ownership The Challenges of Starting a Business Managing for Business Success Recruiting, Motivating, and Keeping Quality Employees Teamwork and Communications Marketing: Providing Value to Customers
Product Design and Development Operations Management in Manufacturing and Service Industries The Role of Accounting in Business Managing Financial Resources Personal Finances Managing Information and Technology The Legal and Regulatory Environment of Business
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FIN101: Principles of Banking and Finance 10 Credits
Course Description
This course is designed to help you internalize the basics of money and banking. The course also drills you on specific skills, like calculating bond prices.
Prerequisite
Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Money, Banking, and Your World The Financial System Money Interest Rates The Economics of Interest-Rate Fluctuations The Economics of Interest-Rate Spreads and Yield Curves Rational Expectations, Efficient Markets, and the Valuation of Corporate Equities Financial Structure, Transaction Costs, and Asymmetric Information Bank Management Innovation and Structure in Banking and Finance The Economics of Financial Regulation Financial Derivatives Financial Crises: Causes and Consequences
Central Bank Form and Function The Money Supply Process and the Money Multipliers Monetary Policy Tools Monetary Policy Targets and Goals Foreign Exchange International Monetary Regimes Money Demand IS-LM IS-LM in Action Aggregate Supply and Demand and the Growth Diamond Monetary Policy Transmission Mechanisms Inflation and Money Rational Expectations Redux: Monetary Policy Implications
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MKT101: Principles of Marketing 10 Credits
Course Description
This course employs the term “offering” instead of the more traditional first P—product. This course emphasis on omni-channel marketing, social media in marketing, and the other components of the digital media revolution that are changing marketing so rapidly.
Prerequisite
Foundation Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. What Is Marketing? Strategic Planning Consumer Behavior: How People Make Buying Decisions Business Buying Behavior Market Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning Creating Offerings Developing and Managing Offerings Using Marketing Channels to Create Value for Customers Using Supply Chains to Create Value for Customers
Gathering and Using Information: Marketing Research and Market Intelligence Integrated Marketing Communications and the Changing Media Landscape Public Relations, Social Media, and Sponsorships Professional Selling Customer Satisfaction, Loyalty, and Empowerment Price, the Only Revenue Generator The Marketing Plan
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ACC201: Management Accounting 10 Credits
Course Description
This course focuses on the essential managerial accounting concepts used within organizations for decisionmaking purposes. This course adopts a concise, jargon-free, and easy-to-understand approach.
Prerequisite
Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. What Is Managerial Accounting? How Is Job Costing Used to Track Production Costs? How Does an Organization Use Activity-Based Costing to Allocate Overhead Costs? How Is Process Costing Used to Track Production Costs? How Do Organizations Identify Cost Behavior Patterns? How Is Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Used for Decision Making? How Are Relevant Revenues and Costs Used to Make Decisions?
How Is Capital Budgeting Used to Make Decisions? How Are Operating Budgets Created? How Do Managers Evaluate Performance Using Cost Variance Analysis? How Do Managers Evaluate Performance in Decentralized Organizations? How Is the Statement of Cash Flows Prepared and Used? How Do Managers Use Financial and Nonfinancial Performance Measures?
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ECO201: Microeconomics 10 Credits
Course Description
This course of microeconomics explains the basic principles and marginal decision rule, a simple approach to choices that maximize the value of some objective. The marginal decision rule becomes an integrating device throughout the discussion of microeconomics.
Prerequisite
Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Economics: The Study of Choice Confronting Scarcity: Choices in Production Demand and Supply Applications of Demand and Supply Elasticity: A Measure of Response Markets, Maximizers, and Efficiency The Analysis of Consumer Choice Production and Cost Competitive Markets for Goods and Services Monopoly The World of Imperfect Competition
Wages and Employment in Perfect Competition Interest Rates and the Markets for Capital and Natural Resources Imperfectly Competitive Markets for Factors of Production Public Finance and Public Choice Antitrust Policy and Business Regulation International Trade The Economics of the Environment Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination Socialist Economies in Transition
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BUS201: Business Statistics 10 Credits
Course Description
This course covers a wide range in terms, emphasizes the simplicity of individual concepts. It comprises fully a central body of knowledge that is defined according to convention and realistic expectation.
Prerequisite
Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Introduction Descriptive Statistics Basic Concepts of Probability Discrete Random Variables Continuous Random Variables Sampling Distributions
Estimation Testing Hypotheses Two-Sample Problems Correlation and Regression Chi-Square Tests and F-Tests
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ACC202: Corporate Governance 10 Credits
Course Description
This course explains how important the efficacy of a corporate governance system, laws, and practices is to the vibrancy of the brand of capitalism.
Prerequisite
Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Corporate Governance: Linking Corporations and Society Governance and Accountability The Board of Directors: Role and Composition Recent U.S. Governance Reforms CEO Selection and Succession Planning Oversight, Compliance, and Risk Management
The Board’s Role in Strategy Development CEO Performance Evaluation and Executive Compensation Responding to External Pressures and Unforeseen Events Creating a High-Performance Board Epilogue: The Future of Corporate Governance
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ECO202: Macroeconomics 10 Credits
Course Description
This course of macroeconomics explains the model of aggregate demand and aggregate supply. This model allows us to look at both short-run and long-run concepts and to address a variety of policy issues and debates.
Prerequisite
Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Economics: The Study of Choice Confronting Scarcity: Choices in Production Demand and Supply Applications of Demand and Supply Macroeconomics: The Big Picture Measuring Total Output and Income Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Economic Growth The Nature and Creation of Money Financial Markets and the Economy Monetary Policy and the Fed
Government and Fiscal Policy Consumption and the Aggregate Expenditures Model Investment and Economic Activity Net Exports and International Finance Inflation and Unemployment A Brief History of Macroeconomic Thought and Policy Inequality, Poverty, and Discrimination Economic Development Socialist Economies in Transition
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FIN201: Personal Finance 10 Credits
Course Description
The course introduces the practical and conceptual framework for making personal financial decisions in the larger context and in the even larger context of individual life as part of a greater economy of financial participants.
Prerequisite
Associate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Personal Financial Planning Basic Ideas of Finance Financial Statements Evaluating Choices: Time, Risk, and Value Financial Plans: Budgets Taxes and Tax Planning Financial Management Consumer Strategies Buying a Home Personal Risk Management: Insurance
Personal Risk Management: Retirement and Estate Planning Investing Behavioral Finance and Market Behavior The Practice of Investment Owning Stocks Owning Bonds Investing in Mutual Funds, Commodities, Real Estate, and Collectibles Career Planning
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BUS301: International Business 10 Credits
Course Description
This course not only provide access to maps and essential concepts and information but also focus on the tips and tools that allow you to best exploit such information and knowledge plus information equals to power in an everchanging global business arena.
Prerequisite
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Introduction International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Culture and Business World Economies Global and Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration International Monetary System Foreign Exchange and the Global Capital Markets International Expansion and Global Market Opportunity Assessment
Exporting, Importing, and Global Sourcing Strategy and International Business Global Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship Winning through Effective, Global Talent Management Harnessing the Engine of Global Innovation Competing Effectively through Global Marketing, Distribution, and Supply-Chain Management Understanding the Roles of Finance and Accounting in Global Competitive Advantage
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MGT301: Organisational Behaviour 10 Credits
Course Description
Organizational Behavior is an important management course, the objective of this course was to provide learners with a solid and comprehensive foundation on Organizational Behavior that is accessible and fun.
Prerequisite
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Organizational Behavior Managing Demographic and Cultural Diversity Understanding People at Work: Individual Differences and Perception Individual Attitudes and Behaviors Theories of Motivation Designing a Motivating Work Environment Managing Stress and Emotions
Communication Managing Groups and Teams Conflict and Negotiations Making Decisions Leading People Within Organizations Power and Politics Organizational Structure and Change Organizational Culture
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FIN301: Risk Management 10 Credits
Course Description
This course is designed to reflect the dynamic nature of the field of risk management and the need to educate students to consider risks at every phase in a business undertaking is central, and this course provides such educational foundation.
Prerequisite
Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. The Nature of Risk: Losses and Opportunities Risk Measurement and Metrics Risk Attitudes: Expected Utility Theory and Demand for Hedging Evolving Risk Management: Fundamental Tools The Evolution of Risk Management: Enterprise Risk Management The Insurance Solution and Institutions Insurance Operations Insurance Markets and Regulation Fundamental Doctrines Affecting Insurance Contracts Structure and Analysis of Insurance Contracts Property Risk Management The Liability Risk Management Multirisk Management Contracts: Homeowners
Multirisk Management Contracts: Auto Multirisk Management Contracts: Business Risks Related to the Job: Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation Life Cycle Financial Risks Social Security Mortality Risk Management: Individual Life Insurance and Group Life Insurance Employment-Based Risk Management (General) Employment-Based and Individual Longevity Risk Management Employment and Individual Health Risk Management Cases in Holistic Risk Management
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FIN302: International Finance 10 Credits
Course Description
This course strives to learn the theory and models to understand how economists understand the world. This course presents numerous models in some detail by walking learners through a detailed description of how a model’s assumptions influence its conclusions.
Prerequisite
Professional Diploma in Business Studies
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Introductory Finance Issues: Current Patterns, Past History, and International Institutions National Income and the Balance of Payments Accounts The Whole Truth about Trade Imbalances Foreign Exchange Markets and Rates of Return Interest Rate Parity Purchasing Power Parity
Interest Rate Determination National Output Determination The AA-DD Model Policy Effects with Floating Exchange Rates Fixed Exchange Rates Policy Effects with Fixed Exchange Rates Fixed versus Floating Exchange Rates
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ECO301: Managerial Economics 10 Credits
Course Description
This course presents economic concepts and principles from the perspective of “managerial economics”. The purpose of this coursed managerial economics is to provide economic terminology and reasoning for the improvement of managerial decisions.
Prerequisite
Professional Diploma in Business Studies
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics.
Introduction to Managerial Economics Key Measures and Relationships Demand and Pricing Cost and Production Economics of Organization
Market Equilibrium and the Perfect Competition Model Firm Competition and Market Structure Market Regulation
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LAW301: Business Law 10 Credits
Course Description
This course provides context and essential concepts across the entire range of legal issues with which managers and business executives must grapple. It also provides the vocabulary and legal acumen necessary for businesspeople to talk in an educated way to their customers, employees, suppliers, government officials and to their own lawyers.
Prerequisite
Professional Diploma in Business Studies
Method and Delivery
Online self-study, E-Learning
Assessment
This course will be assessed through online assessment.
Syllabus
Students will briefly study the following topics. Introduction to Law and Legal Systems Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics Courts and the Legal Process Constitutional Law and US Commerce Administrative Law Criminal Law Introduction to Tort Law Introduction to Contract Law The Agreement Real Assent Consideration Legality Form and Meaning Third-Party Rights Discharge of Obligations Remedies Products Liability Relationships between Principal and Agent Liability of Principal and Agent; Termination of Agency Partnerships: General Characteristics and Formation Partnership Operation and Termination
Hybrid Business Forms Corporation: General Characteristics and Formation Legal Aspects of Corporate Finance Corporate Powers and Management Securities Regulation Corporate Expansion, State and Federal Regulation of Foreign Corporations, and Corporate Dissolution Antitrust Law Unfair Trade Practices and the Federal Trade Commission Employment Law Labor-Management Relations International Law
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Where is School of Business (SoBaT) located?
School of Business is an online business school. As it is a completely online school, we do not have a brick campus or actual street address. What is SoBaT phone number?
SoBaT is a completely online school. Therefore, we do not answer phone calls and all enquiries are dealt through our email at
[email protected]. How much is the tuition fee?
Currently there is no tuition fee applicable. Certificates are downloadable and free. However if students wish to obtain verifiable certificate and an official transcript, the fee will be £25 plus £10 postage charges. Why do you charge certificate fee?
Verifiable certificates and an official transcript will be issued by our admin department which involves manual admin work, it is an expense therefore we have to charge the admin fee and postage charges. How will I get the qualification certificate?
The certificate will be posted by standard service which may take up to 28 days. Please wait 28 days before contacting us. Can students from other countries enrol in SoBaT course?
Yes, certainly students can enrol from anywhere and can study online. Where will examinations/assessments be conducted?
They will be conducted online, students can also upload assignment files into the LMS for marking. What is your enrolment policy?
Maximum time allowed for diploma courses is six months. What is your fee refund policy?
We do not charge tuition fee. Certificate fee is non refundable and non-transferable. What is your Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy?
We do not offer RPL exemption. If you have studied elsewhere you can skip the learning process and directly start final quiz for grading.
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