COURSES

The courses of the program are categorized into four: Computer Science, Economics, Business Administration and Professional Development. Participants are to choose their courses of preference for Skill and professional Development. But Participants must satisfactorily complete the entire course work of a chosen Course before a Successful Completion Certification can be awarded to them. Technology Entrepreneurship is a complementary, but mandatory component of the program, which is delivered bi-monthly via webinar and online presentations by AFRIEF’s instructors.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CS101: Introduction to Computer Science I

CS102: Introduction to Computer Science II

CS201: Elementary Data Structures

CS202: Discrete Structures

CS301: Computer Architecture

CS302: Software Engineering

CS401: Operating Systems

CS120: Bitcoin for Developers I

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ESL002: Intermediate English as a Second Language

ESL004: Advanced English as a Second Language

ESL005: Business-Proficient English as a Second Language

MATHEMATICS

MA001: College Algebra

MA005: Calculus I

MA121: Introduction to Statistics

COMMUNICATIONS

PRDV 211: Foundations of Human Communication

PRDV212: Interpersonal Communication

PRDV224: Leadership and Teams

PRDV225: Managing Employees

PRDV231: Elements of Ethical Leadership

SALES103: Public Speaking for Sales (optional)

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ECONOMICS

ECON101: Principles of Microeconomics

ECON102: Principles of Macroeconomics

ECON120: Monetary History

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ESL003: Upper-Intermediate English as a Second Language

ESL004: Advanced English as a Second Language

ESL005: Business-Proficient English as a Second Language

COMMUNICATIONS

PRDV 211: Foundations of Human Communication

PRDV212: Interpersonal Communication

PRDV224: Leadership and Teams

PRDV225: Managing Employees

PRDV231: Elements of Ethical Leadership

SALES103: Public Speaking for Sales (optional)

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUS101: Introduction to Business

BUS103: Introduction to Financial Accounting

BUS105: Managerial Accounting

BUS202: Principles of Finance

BUS203: Principles of Marketing

BUS204: Business Statistics

BUS205: Business Law

BUS206: Management Information Systems

BUS208: Principles of Management

BUS209: Organizational Behavior

BUS210: Corporate Communication

BUS300: Operations Management

BUS301: Human Resource Management

BUS303: Strategic Information Technology

BUS305: Small Business Management

BUS401: Management Leadership

BUS402: Project Management

BUS403: Negotiations and Conflict Management

BUS501: Strategic Management

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ESL002: Intermediate English as a Second Language

ESL004: Advanced English as a Second Language

ESL005: Business-Proficient English as a Second Language

COMMUNICATIONS

PRDV 211: Foundations of Human Communication

PRDV212: Interpersonal Communication

PRDV224: Leadership and Teams

PRDV225: Managing Employees

PRDV231: Elements of Ethical Leadership

SALES103: Public Speaking for Sales (optional)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CUST105: Customer Service

PRDV002: Professional Writing

PRDV003: Word Processing

PRDV004: Spreadsheets

PRDV005: Time and Stress Management

PRDV006: Spreadsheets II: Formatting and Functions

PRDV007: Spreadsheets III: Presenting Data

PRDV008: Preparing and Delivering Presentations

PRDV009: Writing Grant Proposals

PRDV010: Evaluating Sources and References

PRDV102: Resume Writing

PRDV103: Interviewing Skills

PRDV104: Professional Etiquette

PRDV151: Bitcoin for Everybody

PRDV211: Foundations of Human Communication

PRDV212: Interpersonal Communication

PRDV213: Group Communication

PRDV221: Introduction to Management

PRDV222: Management: Historical Development and Globalization

PRDV223: Organizational Culture, Diversity, and Ethics

PRDV224: Leadership and Teams

PRDV225: Managing Employees

PRDV226: Introduction to Human Resource Management

PRDV227: Introduction to Business Planning and Strategy

PRDV228: Decision-Making

PRDV229: Organization Structure, Change, and the Future of Management

PRDV230: Create a Workplace Conflict Resolution Policy

PRDV231: Elements of Ethical Leadership

PRDV304: Introduction to Supply Chain Management

PRDV401: Introduction to JavaScript I

PRDV410: Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

PRSM107: Crisis Communication

SALES103: Public Speaking for Sales

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ESL003: Upper-Intermediate English as a Second Language

ESL004: Advanced English as a Second Language

ESL005: Business-Proficient English as a Second Language

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TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENURSHIP

The technology entrepreneurship component is compulsory for all participants of the Program, and it comprises four learning parts, which are delivered through bi-monthly webinar and online presentation sessions by our experienced course instructors:

PART ONE: VENTURE OPPORTUNITY, CONCEPT, AND STRATEGY

Part One teaches the core issues involved in deciding to pursue an entrepreneurial vision and what characteristics are vital to success from the very beginning. How to build and maintain a competitive advantage and the critical issue of market timing are the key topics of this Part. During the Internet boom, while several great new companies were built, too many entrepreneurs and investors forgot several key principles: have a sustainable advantage, create a significant barrier to entry, and be a leader when the market and the technology are both ready.

PART TWO: VENTURE FORMATION AND PLANNING

Part two examines the major strategic decisions that any group of entrepreneurs must grapple with: how to balance risk and returns, what entrepreneurial structure to pursue, how to find and cultivate the best employees and help make them productive, and the critical issues of intellectual property. Indeed, these are problems that every company faces, and ones that must be continuously examined by the leadership in any organization.

PART THREE: DETAILED FUNCTIONAL PLANNING FOR THE VENTURE

Part Three teaches the operational and organizational challenges that all entrepreneurs must tackle. Virtually every start-up led by a technologist wonders whether it needs sales and marketing. Sometimes in such companies, you hear a remark like: “We have great technology and that will bring us customers; nothing else matters! The related topics of building the organization, thinking about acquisitions, and managing operations are also important. If you fail to address these aspects of your company, it will not matter how good your technology is.

PART FOUR: FINANCING AND BUILDING THE VENTURE

Finally, Part four teaches about putting together a solid financial plan for the new company, including exit and funding strategies. Of course, such topics are crucial, and they are often the sole or dominant topics of “how-to” books on entrepreneurship. Certainly, the financing and the choice of investors are key, but unless the challenges discussed in the preceding sections are overcome, it is unlikely that a new venture, even if well financed, will be successful.

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COURSES

COMPUTER SCIENCE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

MATHEMATICS

COMMUNICATIONS

ECONOMICS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATIONS

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENURSHIP

PART ONE: VENTURE OPPORTUNITY, CONCEPT, AND STRATEGY

PART TWO: VENTURE FORMATION AND PLANNING

PART THREE: DETAILED FUNCTIONAL PLANNING FOR THE VENTURE

PART FOUR: FINANCING AND BUILDING THE VENTURE

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