04. Course/Learning Materials & Open Educational Resources (OER)

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    Accounting and Finance
    (2002) Indira Gandhi National Open University; Commonwealth of Learning; Bangladesh Open University; Allama Iqbal Open University; Open University of Sri Lanka
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes. The C-9, Accounting & Finance for Managers course includes the following components: block 1. accounting frame work; block 2. understanding financial statements; block 3. cost management; block 4. financial and investment analysis; block 5. financial decisions.
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    The Business Environment
    (2011-09) Nkambule, Vinah; Mphanay, Tsiu; Peters-Richardson, Jacqueline; Carbol, Barry; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    A business environment course will prepare future entrepreneurs to plan, launch and grow a business venture within the context of their local and national social, political, legal cultural and economic environment. It will ensure that future entrepreneurs consider the labour environment and retail environment they are entering. They will be able to assess the impact of these different environments on the potential to succeed in their new business venture. We will look at the micro‐environment as well as the macro‐environment of a business and in particular the variables that influence the activities of a business. // This course forms part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE) developed through the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth.
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    Business for Sustainable Development
    (2018) Bissoon, U; Jugurnath, B; Bundhoo, M A Z; Lamport, M; Pariag, Neeveditah; Ramdhony, D; Gukhool, A
    This module was developed by the Open University of Mauritius with support from COL for the CEMBA/MPA programme. It seeks to introduce learners to principles of sustainable development and how they relate to business. The module consists of the following seven units: Concepts in Sustainable Business; The SDG 2030 Goals Applied to Businesses; Strategies and Tools for Sustainable Business; Integrated Reporting; Sustainable Trade and Economic Growth; Adopting a Sustainable Business Model, and Sustainable Consumption and Production (SDG12). Advisers: Dr K S Sukon, Prof R Mohee, and Dr S Mishra
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    Business Law
    (2011) Modesto, Stanslaus T; Tichapondwa, Charles M; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    Business Law is one of the critical courses for the entrepreneur. Without exception, every business enterprise, at one point or another, finds itself dealing with legal issues. The law itself is a broad field, and it is difficult to discuss it exhaustively. The most exceptional thing about Business Law is that it is inclusive of other branches of law such as labour law, and employment law. Our discussion will, therefore, take these into account. However, at the centre of Business Law are law of contract, law of sale, law of lease, and law of agency. These are discussed in some depth, and at every turn, the entrepreneur is expected to infuse personal experience and typical business practical examples into the discussion and activities. The primary aim of going through the course is to prepare future entrepreneurs to operate their business within the local and legal framework of their respective countries.
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    Business Plan Development
    (2011-09) Carbol, Barry; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    This course is designed to help prepare future entrepreneurs to formalize and communicate their business idea to a variety of audiences including potential funders such as banks, other lending institutions, government agencies, and venture capitalists. This course will help ensure that future entrepreneurs understand how to conduct a competitor analysis by asking key questions about their competitors. It will also guide them through the process of profiling customers and determining the target market for their goods or services. With this as a background, and drawing on the other courses in this certificate program, future entrepreneurs will be develop a complete business plan for their business venture including all of the financial components, competitive analyses, and customer profiles. // This course forms part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE) developed through the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth.
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    Business Research: An Introduction
    (2012-12) Carbol, Barry; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    This Business Research course is designed to prepare future entrepreneurs to employ research methods to gather, collate, and analyze business data that is important to the success of their business venture. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be able to use simple statistical analysis methods, produce data gathering instruments, identify types of data that would be useful to an entrepreneur and apply appropriate analysis methods to examine the impact of the data on business operations. // This course forms part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE) developed through the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth.
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    Contemporary Administrative Systems
    (2003) Barrows, David; Commonwealth of Learning; Indira Gandhi National Open University; Bangladesh Open University; Allama Iqbal Open University; Open University of Sri Lanka
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes
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    Corporate Finance
    (2003) Rita, Lord; Commonwealth of Learning; Indira Gandhi National Open University; Bangladesh Open University; Allama Iqbal Open University; Open University of Sri Lanka
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes
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    The Culture of Leadership
    (2013) Hirtz, Sandy; Munoz, Patricio; Commonwealth of Learning; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC)
    The Culture of Leadership examines the place of educators and leaders within a rapidly developing global world. This course will provide learners with an understanding of the importance of developing a safe, collaborative and inclusive professional environment. Central to this aim, is the necessity for all educators and leaders to partake in lifelong learning and understand the importance of positive personal and professional values, including effective reflective practices. // This course is action-oriented and will engage learners through scholarly literature, real case studies, diverse narratives and global-focused readings. On completion of this course, educators and leaders will be equipped with the fundamental skills with which to adapt to change in both a confident and flexible manner. // This course forms part of the Master of Education in Educational Leadership developed through the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth.
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    Disaster Management
    (2003) Greene, Wayne; Commonwealth of Learning; Bangladesh Open University; Allama Iqbal Open University; Indira Gandhi National Open University; Open University of Sri Lanka
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes
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    Economic Environment
    (2002) Zandi, Farrokh; Commonwealth of Learning; Indira Gandhi National Open University
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes. Block 1. economic environment of business- Block 2. measure of economic activity -- Block 3. understanding the market mechanism and analysing market demand -- Block 4. market demand and pricing decisions -- Block 5. production costs and profits -- Block 6. market structure -- Block 7. aggregate demand, aggregate supply, and economic fluctuation --- Block 8. inflation and unemployment -- Block 9. financial markets, monetary, and fiscal policy -- Block 10. the open economy.
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    Electronic Commerce
    (2002) Commonwealth of Learning; Indira Gandhi National Open University; Bangladesh Open University; Allama Iqbal Open University; Open University of Sri Lanka
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes. "This material has been adapted from the original material from the Open University of Hong Kong's course B870 for use in development of the Commonwealth of Learning's executive Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration." Item is available from Commonwealth of Learning's Information Resource Centre (IRC) library
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    Entrepreneurship grade 10
    (2012) Commonwealth of Learning
    Unit 1: Belief and values about business and work- Unit 2: Business ethics and career opportunities in Namibia- Unit 3: Entrepreneurship-Unit 4: The entrepreneur- Unit 5: Businesses in Namibia- Unit 6: Business environment and market research- Unit 7: The business plan- Unit 8: Management tasks- Unit 9: Communication and report writing- Unit 10: marketing and production functions- Unit 11: Finance and personnel functions- Unit 12: Natural environment and technology.
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    Financial Management
    (2013) Ganamotse, Gaofetoge N; Tariq, Adeelah; Sekatle, Rapelang D; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    Financial management is an introductory course which provides the applied and realistic view of financial management for today’s’ entrepreneurs. It is the basis of fundamental concepts of business finance, investment and an understanding of financial calculations. It sets a ground understanding of the elements of Financial Management in an Enterprise by describing the corporation and its operating environment. The contents of this course provide the understanding, knowledge and essential skills; any manager should have when considering proposing project and assessing its financial viability and impact on the business.
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    Human Resource Management
    (2012) Marengo, Midzy; Fahumy, Idham; Powley, Roger; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    The Human Resource Management course will prepare future entrepreneurs to effectively manage their human resources. They will be able to project HR needs as the business grows, produce job descriptions, implement a recruiting and selection process, plan for the training and development of employees, establish pay and compensation packages, develop performance management processes and produce a multi‐year HRM plan to manage the growth of the business. The management of human resources should be in accordance with local and national labour laws and worker compensation programmes.
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    International Marketing
    (2003) Commonwealth of Learning
    This distance education course is affiliated with the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration and the Commonwealth Executive master of Public Administration programmes. Not currently available electronically or via the Commonwealth of Learning's Information Resource Centre.
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    Introduction to Accounting
    (2011-09) Peters-Richardson, Jacqueline
    This course is designed to teach you the “language of business” to create a better understand of the terms and concepts used in business decisions. The course Introduction to Accounting prepares entrepreneurs to manage the financial aspects of their businesses. In order for any entrepreneurship business to be successful there should be proper financial recording and management of the business finances. During this course you will be exposed to financial terms and concepts to proper financial control of your business. The Introduction to Business Accounting course will provide future entrepreneurs with basic skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain business accounts, read and interprets financial reports and returns. You will explore the process and procedures of business accounting and its role in establishing and managing a successful business venture. You will also analyse and interpret final accounts of different forms of business.
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    Introduction to Marketing
    (2011-09) Millette, Sherwyn; Ollivierre, Loraine; Santana, Kyra; Lephoto, David; Powley, Roger; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
    This is an introductory marketing course that will examine how marketing is practiced in business today and how it is essential to ensure small business growth and success. Marketing should be considered a total system of business action and not simply as understanding an assortment of fragmented functions. This course will concentrate on how an entrepreneur can create and successfully implement a marketing plan that reflects the needs of the consumer.
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    Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business
    (2021-04) Chadeea, Tomal; Doomun, Rubeena
    This module aims to introduce you to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discuss issues related to sustainable development in business. We will be linking the SDG concepts to the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage you through forums to share your personal and country experiences with us. We will also discuss post-COVID-19 issues, introduce strategies to initiate the conversation about how to build a robust, resilient and even more sustainable world.
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    Learning about Small Business
    (2001) Jaquiery, Marian
    The purpose of this package is to encourage small businesses at a local level in island nations. This will help add commercial value to local cultural activities, increase the ability of people to harness their skills in planning successful small commercial enterprises, and help them to realise that they can play an important role in their nation's economy