BUSI

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BUSI

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5

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5

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course

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2026

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academics.waldenu.edu

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BUSI

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5

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5

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course

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0254

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academics.waldenu.edu

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BUSI

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5

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5

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course

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2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course equips students with essential strategies and tools to navigate their career development. They will explore topics such as personal branding, personal finance, networking, career readiness and planning, resume and cover letter development, and interview preparation. In addition to examining their interests, priorities, strengths, and opportunities for continued professional growth, students will consider how to leverage their knowledge, skills, and experience to set future goals and use tools and relationships they have to build a successful career path. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to present themselves confidently and effectively in today’s competitive job market.

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BUSI

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5

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5

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course

Edition

2026

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academics.waldenu.edu

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BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

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course

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0253

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academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

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course

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0253

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academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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course

Edition

0158

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academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

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course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

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course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

0174

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academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

0253

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

0158

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academics.waldenu.edu

Effective leadership requires attention to values and ethics, communication, team empowerment, change management, and more. In this course, students assume a leadership position within a fictional organization. Through discussions, assignments, and interactive resources, they build and ultimately apply their skills to meet a career-related challenge. Students have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential in leadership upon successful completion of the course.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

An organization is only as good as its people. Human resource professionals have the responsibility of recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining key workforce talent and are therefore vital to the success of any organization. In this course, students develop skills in HR management that can translate across multiple fields and contexts. They take on the role of an HR professional and apply their skills to meet a career-related challenge for a fictional organization. Students have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential in human resource management upon successful completion of the course.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Data drives decision making in organizations every day. Data is used to inform initiatives, evaluate projects, and spark change on both small and large scales. In this course, students explore how to analyze and leverage quantitative data in a workplace context. Specifically, they take on the role of a data science consultant who must apply their skills to solve a challenge for a fictional organization. Students have the opportunity to earn a micro-credential in data science upon successful completion of the course.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

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course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

The power of online marketing is its ability to reach a large audience and inspire change. In this course, students explore practical strategies and technologies used in the field, including social media and mobile marketing. They assume the role of a marketing professional and apply these strategies and technologies to address challenges faced by a fictional organization. Students have the opportunity to earn the Online Marketing Certified Associate micro-credential upon successful completion of the course.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Businesses of all types rely on financial managers to help make and carry out decisions related to an organization’s financial goals and situation. Understanding key finance concepts provides any professional with skills and knowledge that can promote organizational financial health and support effective decision making. In this course, students develop their financial vocabulary and basic skills in understanding financial calculations and ratios. They assume the role of a finance professional within a fictional organization and apply their skills and knowledge to complete a series of career-related assignments. Students have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in finance essentials upon

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Running a small business is no small task and it requires knowledge of several key business functions, including finance, accounting, human resources, and marketing. In this course, students explore the variety of responsibilities and opportunities that come with managing a small business. Through interactive resources, discussions, and assignments, they apply their knowledge to address real-world, career-related challenges. Upon successful completion of the course, students have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in small business management.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Entrepreneurs envision opportunities and take action, and nowhere is this more evident than in the business world. In this course, students examine what it takes not only to start a new business venture but also how to use their knowledge of business functions to grow their initial idea into a successful enterprise over time. Through their assignments, students assume the role of an entrepreneur and build a plan for a real-world business concept. They have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in entrepreneurship upon successful completion of the course.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Many workplaces promote “wellness” programs, often sponsored through Human Resources, that may include promotion of health-focused behaviors and activities for employees. In this course, students examine the dimensions of employee health and wellness and how HR plays a critical role in the development of those programs as well as the organizational policies and culture that support them. They assume the role of an HR professional and use their skills to meet a series of career-related challenges to promote employee health and wellness. Upon successful completion of this course, students have the opportunity to obtain a certificate in workplace wellness.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Emergency managers play an increasingly vital role in protecting and restoring communities in the wake of emergencies and disasters. Through effective planning, response, and recovery actions, they can help to mitigate the negative effects of crises and promote resilience and recovery. In this course, students will be introduced to the foundational elements of emergency management (EM), including the laws and authorities that oversee EM in the United States. They will explore the four phases of the emergency management cycle—mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—and will examine the components of emergency program management. Students will complete real-world-focused, scenario-based Assign

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course prepares students to excel as frontline managers by integrating core leadership principles with practical, real-world application. Students will explore essential responsibilities of managers including developing and overseeing teams, navigating organizational culture and change, fostering effective communication and engagement practices, coaching and mentoring, and performance management. Through real-world-focused assignments drawn from contemporary workplace challenges, students will practice making informed decisions and applying problem-solving strategies in diverse environments to drive success. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to earn a

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

In this course students examine introductory concepts related to cybersecurity, providing them with a solid foundation for understanding and mitigating digital threats. Topics include security models, cryptography basics, network security, risk management, and ethical considerations. Through a series of real-world, scenario-based assignments, students will apply best practices and strategies used to address common vulnerabilities and protect information systems within organizations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in cybersecurity basics.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

For cybersecurity leaders, staying ahead of threats and vulnerabilities in cloud environments is essential. In this course, students will examine real-world scenarios focusing on aspects of securing cloud services, including infrastructure, platform security, types of vulnerabilities, roles and responsibilities, application development, and more. Through a series of real-world-relevant assignments, students will develop skills and apply best practices for handling challenges with working in the cloud in today’s environment. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity earn a workplace certificate in cloud cybersecurity.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course presents students with the question: What would you do in the face of an actual information security problem? As students delve into a series of cybersecurity scenarios focused on the needs of the ever-expanding information security industry, they will practice the skills necessary for today’s cybersecurity and IT professionals. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in applied cybersecurity concepts.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course provides an introduction to the principles and practices involved in managing nonprofit organizations. Students will explore topics such as volunteer development, marketing and social media, strategic planning, fundraising, financial management, and leadership in mission-driven contexts. Through real-world-focused assignments, students will examine the unique challenges and opportunities within the nonprofit sector and develop practical skills for effective organizational management. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in nonprofit management.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

The purpose of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to serve on or collaborate with a nonprofit board to advance an organizational mission. They will examine the essential roles, responsibilities, and governance practices of nonprofit boards. Additional key topics for exploration include legal obligations, financial management, strategic planning, public communication, fundraising, leadership oversight, and measuring progress. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in nonprofit board fundamentals.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

In this course, students focus on the ideas and activities related to developing and communicating strategic plans within nonprofit organizations. Specific topics include establishing a mission and vision for an organization, developing a strategic plan, communicating and implementing the plan, and measuring results. Through real-world-focused assignments, students will explore the tools and strategies that can help them develop effective strategic plans that strengthen organizational impact and sustainability. Upon successful completion of the course, students have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in nonprofit leadership strategic planning.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

In this course, students explore the core concepts, practices, and strategic importance of modern supply chain operations, with a focus on how organizations source, manage, and move goods in an increasingly complex global environment. Through real-world-aligned assignments, they will build upon their foundational understanding of topics such as procurement, logistics, inventory management, quality measurement, and risk mitigation. They will also consider the numerous factors impacting organizational efficiency and customer service operations, including economic changes, regulatory demands, transportation, storage decisions, and major trends influencing today’s supply chains. Upon successful completio

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course equips students with practical tools and strategies to generate, refine, and apply creative ideas to real-world organizational challenges. Drawing on principles from critical thinking, personal creativity, team-based innovation, and contemporary approaches to problem solving, students will reconnect with their own creative capacity and apply techniques such as mind mapping, brainstorming, and provocation to develop innovative solutions. Students will also examine the dynamics of creative teams, explore organizational structures that support innovation, and analyze how disruptive technologies reshape industries, gaining hands-on experience with methods that translate creativity into meanin

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, techniques, and tools used in business analysis to identify organizational needs and deliver effective solutions. Students will explore key concepts such as requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, process modeling, and solution assessment. Emphasis is placed on applying industry-standard techniques to bridge the gap between business objectives and technology solutions. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a workplace certificate in business analysis.

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

0066

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

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credits

Type

course

Edition

0066

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0158

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

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5

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5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0158

Source

academics.waldenu.edu

Subject

BUSI

Credits (min)

5

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5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

0254

Source

academics.waldenu.edu