Indiana University Courses

Digital Ecosystem Infrastructure

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Cloud computing is a foundational capability for success in business information systems. To be adaptable in the digital environment, businesses need agility, scale, and operating flexibility. Cloud computing applications can fulfill these needs. In this course, you will explore components of network architecture, virtualization, cloud computing models, deployment on the cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Enroll now to learn the advantages of cloud computing in a business environment and the impact of cloud computing on information technology. Verified Learners will need to purchase a textbook in order to successfully complete the course. See the FAQ for details.

Introduction to Business Negotiations

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In Introduction to Business Negotiations, you will explore the elements of a successful negotiation, including problem-solving and conflict resolution. This course features a simulated business negotiation model that brings the deal inside the classroom where its multiple aspects can be studied. The course provides a foundational prerequisite to the second course in this Professional Certificate program, Applied Business Negotiations, in which actual negotiations will take place through live exchanges in small teams of students representing each party.In this introductory online course, you will explore the process of negotiation, starting with identifying the objectives and challenges of each party and continuing on to the skills and tactics of successful negotiation. Next, you will consider how the business context motivates each party. Finally, you will learn about the various transactional structures that can achieve each party’s objectives. You will also explore the ethical, professional, political, and social issues that can arise in a business negotiation.

Taxes and Decision Making

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Build your accounting foundation with this course on U.S. federal income taxation. You’ll learn about the taxation of both businesses and individuals. In addition to income tax laws, you’ll discover how to reduce the present value of income taxes. Topics will include tax planning strategies, qualified business income deduction, tax compliance, and more.Verified Learners will need to purchase a textbook in order to successfully complete the course. See the FAQ for details.

Becoming a People Manager: Taking Charge with Care

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This course is focused on the challenge of taking charge and effectively making the transition from peer to manager while sustaining your own health, well-being and happiness. You will be introduced to tools that promote building trust, managing your time, delegating work and “keeping score” of how you and your team are doing.

Developing Your Personal Leadership Style

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This course focuses on your own self- awareness and emotional intelligence, living your values, and leading change. You will be introduced to tools that help you assess your own style and values, authentically portray who you are, be an effective change agent and seek the joy and peace of mind that comes from personal success in a management role.

Information Visualization

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This course provides an overview about the state of the art in information visualization. It teaches the process of producing effective visualizations that take the needs of users into account. This year, the course can be taken for three Indiana University credits as part of the Online Data Science Program just announced by the School of Informatics and Computing. Students interested in applying to the program can find more information here.Among other topics, the course covers:Data analysis algorithms that enable extraction of patterns and trends in dataMajor temporal, geospatial, topical, and network visualization techniquesDiscussions of systems that drive research and development.Just like last year, students will have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects for a variety of clients. Click here to see the 2014 list of clients and projects. You can also see the detailed results of the 2013 client projects from the Visual Insights book here.Everyone who registers gains free access to the Scholarly Database(26 million paper, patent, and grant records) and the Sci2 Tool (100+ algorithms and tools).

Applied Business Negotiations

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In this seven-week online course, you’ll work collaboratively in small teams to work through obstacles and challenges and hammer out a deal that benefits both sides of a negotiation.You’ll meet with learners across the globe each week in a live, interactive negotiating session followed by written communications based on each session.Throughout this experience, you will explore the legal, business, social, ethical, and political issues that can arise during a complex transaction. And you will become a more effective negotiator with a better understanding of how to achieve mutually beneficial results for both sides. In addition, you will advance your skills as you go, with immediate instructor feedback after each negotiation session. There will also be an opportunity for verified learners to participate in live working sessions with the instructor and other potential guest speakers and professionals who have mastered the art and science of effective negotiations.

Planning for Risk and Retirement

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Planning for Risk, Retirement and Investment is made possible by the Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation.The Planning for Risk, Retirement & Investment course is designed for individuals to build financial literacy, one of the most pressing needs Americans face today. Financial decisions made by individuals impact the larger community in significant ways with pervasive cost due to financial mistakes. A recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reveals over 50% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In addition, over 50% of Americans have no emergency fund, unable to cope with an unexpected car repair without borrowing funds. Financial literacy is an urgent need for many.This course dives deeply into issues and decisions that impact your financial future. You’ll explore strategies around controlling and managing risk, planning for retirement, and cultivating an investment mindset. Through a hands-on approach, you’ll gain answers to common personal financial questions including:What exactly is risk, and why should I care about it?What are the core concepts and principles of insurance?How do insurance companies help consumers manage risk?Do I need to buy life insurance and how much?What are my family’s needs for security from loss of life and property?What are my options for life insurance?What are good decisions that both save money and protect me from reasonable risks?Do I need full coverage auto insurance, or can I save money with liability insurance?How much money do I need in retirement, and how do I determine my needs?Where can I look for sources of income in retirement?Am I ready both financially and philosophically to be an investor?What are the risks of investing, and am I ready to accept them?How do I allocate my investments depending upon the stage of my life?Through course videos, selected short readings, and self-paced activities, students in this course will gain both practical knowledge of core concepts of risk, retirement, and investment, and a broader view of the role of planning plays in our quest for financial and personal satisfaction.

Master’s Degree in IT Management

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Our Master’s Degree in IT Management is designed for working professionals with an interest in information technology (IT) and information systems who are looking to accelerate their careers. We created this online IT Management degree program to meet the growing demand for IT leaders, information systems managers, and IT project managers, developing a curriculum that will prepare students from both business and IT backgrounds to meet current market needs for CIOs and other tech visionaries.Complete this 30 credit-hour degree in 21 months to three years, and graduate with a Master's in IT Management prepared to:Be knowledgeable about business processes and the integration between business functions and technologyAnalyze, design, and develop IT systemsLead IT management and strategy—both of people and systemsUse data and visualizations to support managerial decisionsThe IT Management program is created by the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, the #1-ranked provider of online business graduate programs in the U.S. This online degree program is ideal for both experienced IT professionals and those just beginning their careers in information systems management.

Enterprise Data Management

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High-quality information is the key to successful management of businesses. Despite the large quantity of data that is collected by organizations, managers struggle to obtain information that helps them make decisions. While operational processing systems help capture, store, and manipulate data to support day-to-day operations of organizations, reconciled systems -- sometimes referred to as data warehouses or business intelligence (BI) systems -- support the analysis of data, thus, enabling decision making. With the advent of big data systems, organizations have turned toenterprise data management frameworks to manage and gain insights from the vast amount of data collected. While storage costs themselves are relatively affordable, the bigger challenge has been finding an appropriate mechanism to manage the data as many technologies (e.g., relational databases, data warehouses) have limitations on the amount of data that can be stored. This course focuses on realizing the business advantage and business potential of operational, reconciled, and big data systems as well as data assets in supporting enterprise data management strategies and enterprise data analytics. Verified Learners will need to purchase a textbook in order to successfully complete the course. See the FAQ for details.

Personal Finance

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Create Your Financial Plan: The Personal Finance Professional Certificate is designed for individuals to build financial literacy, one of the most pressing needs Americans face today. Financial decisions made by individuals impact the larger community in significant ways. A recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reveals over 50% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In addition, over 50% of Americans have no emergency fund, unable to cope with an unexpected car repair without borrowing funds. Financial literacy is an urgent need for many and there is a pervasive cost to financial mistakes.With the Personal Finance Professional Certificate, you’ll gain the basic building blocks to build a secure foundation for your future. Designed for the beginner to intermediate learner, the program consists of three courses:Introduction to Personal Financial PlanningManaging Personal Cash & CreditPlanning for Risk, Retirement & InvestmentThrough these courses, you’ll develop your ability to:Plan for personal success and financial securityTake the long view when preparing your financial futureUnderstand budgets, taxes, and the time value of moneyExplore obstacles to financial success including cognitive errors and confirmationManage your day-to-day expenses, disbursements, and incomeDiscover the pros and cons of open and secured forms of consumer creditCompare short-term investments and savings productsManage risk in the most cost-effective and productive mannerEvaluate various risk-management and insurance products and servicesUnderstand your retirement needs from a strategic perspectiveCreate personal freedom and build wealth through a broad perspective of investingDevelop a mindset of success, personal freedom, and empowerment

Accounting

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Accountants with deep financial expertise, business acumen, real-world experience, decision-making ability, and effective communication skills are vital to businesses of all sizes and have tremendous career opportunities. This MicroMasters® program in Accounting is designed for smart, hardworking students with integrity and passion who want to substantially enhance their understanding of accounting. The program curriculum includes courses in the three most fundamental areas of accounting: financial accounting, managerial accounting, and income taxes. Learn from world-renowned, award-winning accounting faculty at the top-ranked Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. The MicroMasters program will introduce you to the following key areas in the accounting profession: Financial Reporting I – How do firms measure and report financial position and financial performance in a set of financial statements?Managerial Accounting and Corporate Control – How do firms make critical strategic decisions using accounting information?Taxes and Decision Making – How do income taxes impact firms, their strategies, capital structure, and after-tax profits?The three graduate-level courses in the MicroMasters program represent 30% of the coursework in the online Master of Science in Accounting from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University offered on the edX platform.The online Master of Science in Accounting program is designed for individuals who want to transition to an accounting career and for individuals who want to deepen their understanding of accounting’s rolein investing, banking, and corporate management. The Kelley School of Business is currently ranked #7 for graduate accounting programs by Public Accounting Report. Completing this MicroMasters program in accounting can strengthen your application to the online Master of Science in Accounting program, as well as advance your career.

Introduction to Personal Financial Planning

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Introduction to Personal Financial Planning is made possible by the Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation.The Introduction to Personal Financial Planning course is designed for individuals to build financial literacy, one of the most pressing needs Americans face today. Financial decisions made by individuals impact the larger community in significant ways with pervasive cost due to financial mistakes. A recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reveals over 50% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In addition, over 50% of Americans have no emergency fund, unable to cope with an unexpected car repair without borrowing funds. Financial literacy is an urgent need for many.In this course, you’ll gain the basic building blocks of financial literacy to build a secure foundation for your future.This fast-paced course prepares you to:Build a financial plan through a step-by-step approach designed to meet your personal financial objectivesUnderstand financial planning essentials including income statements, balance sheets, and budgetsRecognize how planning and timing impact your personal wealth over a lifetimeGo deeper into your understanding of taxes and how tax decisions impact your wealthIdentify obstacles to sound financial decisions, including common cognitive errors and confirmation biasesDiscover valuable resources including personal financial plannersExplore the scope and purpose of personal finance and its role in the broader spectrum of financial knowledgeAppreciate how positive reinforcement and research-based evidence impact your financial goalsBuild your money management skills through course videos, selected short readings, and self-paced activities. You’ll gain practical skills, understand the core concepts of financial planning, and achieve a broader understanding of how personal financial planning contributes to a successful and fulfilling life.Improve your financial situation, net worth, and retirement plan by registering for the Personal Finance Program.

Managing Personal Cash and Credit

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Managing Personal Cash and Credit is made possible by the Brian and Sheila Jellison Family Foundation.The Managing Personal Cash & Credit course is designed for individuals to build financial literacy, one of the most pressing needs Americans face today. Financial decisions made by individuals impact the larger community in significant ways with pervasive cost due to financial mistakes. A recent study by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reveals over 50% of Americans have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. In addition, over 50% of Americans have no emergency fund, unable to cope with an unexpected car repair without borrowing funds. Financial literacy is an urgent need for many. In this course, you’ll explore how the use of cash and credit impact your financial situation.This fast-paced course prepares you to:Understand liquid assets and the financial institutions we use for our day-to-day cash management needsReview types of cash management products available and their relative pros and consExplore options for online banking, checking accounts, and savings opportunitiesEstablish credit and use it to your advantageEvaluate credit card options in the marketplace and make sense of complex data provided on your credit card statementLearn about revolving credit and the options available for those need itImpact your credit score to achieve financial and personal goalsReview secured credit and specialized applications for auto loans, mortgages and home equity loansMake secure financial decisions regarding leasing, buying, and refinancingThrough course videos, selected short readings and self-paced activities, students will gain both practical knowledge of core concepts of cash and credit, and achieve a broader view of how personal managing personal cash and credit contribute to a successful and fulfilling life.Improve your cash flow, credit score, and banking services by registering for this course.

The Exceptional New Manager’s Toolkit

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This three-course program provides those new to management roles with the skills and tools to become exceptional as a manager of people. You’ll learn how to handle the most common management challenges including establishing credibility and trust, running productive meetings, dealing with rule-breakers and stars, giving constructive feedback, building culture, and evaluating performance. This program stands apart from the countless courses on management in several distinct ways. The class segments are short and mission critical – focusing not on theories and concepts but on those practical skills and tools of most interest and concern to real managers in real organizations.Instruction is largely visual and the goal is for participants to leave each course with a set of tools that they can immediately transfer directly into their management context.The examples and illustrations are drawn from authentic new managers in real jobs and real situations. Managing people is a challenging role and becoming exceptional means being a leader who inspires people to be their best.Exceptional means becoming a partner in driving the success of an organization.And exceptional means not sacrificing health and quality of life but rather growing personally and professionally in a management role. Lots of people take on new manager roles but very few are truly exceptional – this course is your pathway to get there.