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Overview
In this Business Foundations offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania, you’ll develop basic literacy in the language of business, which you can use to transition to a new career, start or improve your own small business, or apply to business school to continue your education.
In five courses, you’ll learn the fundamentals of marketing, accounting, operations, and finance. In the final Capstone Project, you’ll apply the skills learned by developing a go-to-market strategy to address a real business challenge.
What you will learn
- Analyze and improve business processes in services or manufacturing
- Manage people through motivation and reward systems
- Read income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Understand branding and go-to-market strategies
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Courses include:
- Marketing
- Financial Accounting
- Managing Social and Human Capital
- Corporate Finance
- Operations Management
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Duration
- Part-time
- 7 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Business Administration Management Studies Accounting View 73 other Short Courses in Accounting in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 7 months.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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