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SUMMERCERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Linux & Open Source ApplicationsThe Linux Operation system is a forerunnerof open source software and today is theleading OS for Cloud and Mobile comput-ing. Ubuntu Linux was created in SouthAfrica to promote and encourage communitycollaborations, sharing, and management ofsoftware systems and advances. The coursewill introduce participants to the the basicsof Linux and the myriad of Open SourceServer applications you can run on it—in-house or via the Cloud.

Open Source ERP Systems (OpenERP)Enterprise Resource Planning systems represents the single software system thatintegrates and supports all the informationneeds and processes of an organization in-cluding Finance, Personnel, etc. AUN notonly implemented the OpenERP system,but we developed and academic modulethat extends the capabilities to support keyfunctions in an academic environment. Thecourse will focus on the modules of Open-ERP and share some of the AUN experi-ences implementing and using this system.

IT Project ManagementThis course will expose participants to realworld IT projects, the organizational context in which these projects are under-taken, and the core framework for managing such projects. The course will alsoassist participants to develop the key skills,acquire critical knowledge, and master themain tools and techniques to successfullymanage large Information Technology Projects.

Oracle SQL 11gThis course provides a comprehensive in-troduction to SQL database languagewithin the context of Oracle databases. It istailored to suit application designers and developers, database administrators, business users, and non-technical end-userswho need to extract information from anOracle database.

CCNA SecurityAs people, process, data, and things becomemore connected, the demand for informa-tion security analysts is rapidly increasing.The Cisco Networking Academy® CCNASecurity course is designed to develop a detailed understanding of network securityprinciples as well as the tools and configu-rations available. The skills acquired will assist candidates in developing the skillsnecessary to design and support network security.

IT EssentialsThe Cisco Networking Academy® IT Essentials curriculum provides an introduc-tion to the technical skills needed to helpmeet the growing demand for entry-levelICT professionals. The curriculum coversthe fundamentals of computer hardwareand software as well as concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilitiesof an ICT professional. The curriculum offers a hands-on, career-oriented learningexperience with an emphasis on practicalactivities to help candidates develop

fundamental computer and career skills. ITEssentials helps students prepare for entry-level ICT careers and helps students to differentiate themselves in the marketplaceand advance their careers.

CCNA R&S - Introduction to NetworksThis Cisco Networking Academy® courseintroduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of theInternet and other computer networks. Theprinciples and structure of IP addressing andthe fundamentals of Ethernet concepts,media, and operations are introduced toprovide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course, students will beable to build simple LANs, perform basicconfigurations for routers and switches, andimplement IP addressing schemes.

Official Basic & IntermediateLevel Personal & Business ProductivityThe overall objective of this program is togive the participant a higher level of knowl-edge and understanding of Information &Communication Technology (ICT) and toimprove personal and business productivityusing personal computers with MS Windows and Microsoft Office.

Official Advanced-Level Personal& Business ProductivityThis course is aimed at equipping the participant with advanced productivityskills for the work environment. It furtherdevelops existing skills by introducing moreadvanced features available in Microsoft Office on the Microsoft Windows platform.This course has a project-based approach.

Official Complete MS AccessThis course is intended for participants whointend to explore all features (basic to advanced) of Microsoft Access. It is intendedfor Information workers who need to buildand manage a simple database and coversthe skills needed to create databases, tables,queries, forms and reports.

Official Complete MS ExcelThis course is intended for participants whointend to explore all features (basic to advanced) of Microsoft Excel to providebusiness solutions, manage data entry, andapply advanced features of Excel—for example Macros—to automate commontasks and other relevant features.

Official Complete MS WordThis course is intended for participants whointend to explore all features (basic to advanced) of Microsoft Word including document formatting, word customization,graphics, printing & proofing, research paperwriting tools, mailing and merging docu-ments, automating table of contents and indexes, and document protection.

Customer Relationship ManagementCustomer Relationship Management is a strategic methodology that recognizes customers as the core of business and thatenhances the organization’s competitive position as well as increases its profitability.On completion of this course participantswill have a stronger competence in managingtheir customers and achieving greater customer engagement.

Business Report WritingBusiness reports are an organization’s mostimportant tool to facilitate critical decision-making. Participants will learn how to writeproper technical/financial and narrative reports that will enable management tomake informed decisions.

Citizen JournalismThe course teaches the essential journalismskills needed to write stories for newspapers,newsletters, magazines, and personal blogsin a way that focuses public attention on important social issues. It helps connect traditional journalism skills and new mediato create compelling and credible stories.On completion, participants will know whatmakes news, how to develop ordinary eventsinto news, how to write compelling newsstories, and how to use the tools of the Internet to distribute them. The coursegives civic-minded individuals and not-for-profit groups unprecedented power to telltheir stories in new ways.

Public SpeakingThe course seeks to expose enrollees to theprinciples, issues, realities and challenges ofpublic speaking and event management,equipping them with the necessary knowl-edge and skills to be successful. It will alsoopen windows through which participantscan explore a variety of career paths in eventmanagement, public speaking and other related fields.

PhotographyThis course teaches participants: the essentialelements of good visual storytelling; techniques for developing and structuringprofessional caliber long-form photo stories;how to edit, caption, and organize large numbers of photos and audio; intermediate/advanced use of post-production software including Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom,a variety of photo content management tools(CMS) such as Photo Mechanic, and severalonline presentation tools such as iPhoto, Jux,and WordPress as well as tools and standardsfor building a professional portfolio and presenting visual work online. On completion participants will be able to tellcompelling stories using their photo cameras.

Television Graphics & Digital AnimationThis course builds participants’ technicalskills and the creativity required to producetelevision graphics and digital animation.Practical experience using modern technologiesin the preparation of TV content is provided through a series of hands-on activities and projects. On successful completion participants will markedly improve their skills and creativity in modernTV graphics and animation using a range ofmodern tools.

Film/Documentary ProductionThis course is an introduction to the production of film and documentaries usingmodern technologies. Participants learn the fundamental tools of documentary filmmaking. Sessions include Producing, Directing, Camera, Lighting, Sound Record-ing, and Editing. Participants apply what theylearn by creating a 15-minute individual observational film, and by producing a shortgroup project in production workshops

under the guidance of their instructors. Following production and post-productionof each project, participants screen theirwork with their classmates and instructorsand engage in critiques and discussion. Oncompletion, participants would have beenable to make a basic short documentary filmand learn how to use Final Cut Pro editingsoftware and/or Adobe Creative Cloud.

Peace building, Development & Conflict TransformationThis in-depth course explores how conflictscan be, and are, resolved. It draws from theoretical concepts of peace, conflict anddevelopment, a comparative analysis of several contemporary conflicts, and a detailed analysis of conflict in Nigeria. Thecourse also draws on a range of case studiesto show the nexus between development,peace, and security. On successful comple-tion of this course participants will developpractical skills in conflict analysis and conflict transformation as well as a soundknowledge of development programs tobuild peace and to prevent and transformconflict. Participants will be exposed topractical models in managing complex security threats and situations.

Certificate in Genocide Studies:Understanding and PreventingThe study of genocide, a gross violation ofhuman rights, can help us understand theconditions under which genocide, and otheracts of mass violence, are likely to take place.It can help identify the warning signs of impending violence and it can suggest waysin which genocide may be prevented. TheGenocide Studies Program at the AmericanUniversity of Nigeria is a subsidiary of theCenter for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (CDMHA) andconducts research, seminars and conferenceson comparative, interdisciplinary, and policyissues relating to the phenomenon of genocide, and has focused on providingtraining to researchers from afflicted regions,including Cambodia, Rwanda, and EastTimor. The GSP also maintains researchprojects on those catastrophes, on the NaziHolocaust, the genocides in Bosnia andDarfur, and on colonial and indigenousgenocides.

Combating Violent Extremists:Radicalization and DeradicalizationViolent extremism — that which is inspiredby foreign terrorist groups and that which isrooted in a range of domestic-based radicalideologies—poses a persistent and unpre-dictable threat to all countries. Despite concerted efforts to stem the flow, we havelargely failed to stop people from travelingoverseas to join jihadists groups. Counteringviolent extremism and teaching how one becomes radicalized and deracialized has become a key focus of the Center for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance’s (CDMHA) work to secure andprotect countries.

Forensic CriminologyForensic Criminology is the scientific studyof crime and criminals for the purpose of addressing investigative and legal questions.“Forensic” refers to the application of specificacquired knowledge to a legal discussion ordebate. “Criminology” is the scientific studyof crime and criminals. Forensic criminologyis a behavioral and forensic science. Forensiccriminology is characterized by an integrationof material from many sub-disciplines includingforensic science, criminal investigation, criminalistics, forensic psychology, victimol-ogy, crime reconstruction, criminal profiling,and more. A key distinguishing feature of aforensic criminologist, compared to othercriminologists, is the expectation that hisopinions and findings will be used in the context of an investigative format or submittedin a legal proceeding.

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Performance ManagementThis program trains managers to align individual performance with that of the organization. The program focuses on principles of performance management, tools,and techniques to enhance individual andorganizational performance. Performance ismulti-dimensional concept: the programsharpens the skills of managers to under-stand performance in all key areas of the organization.

TaxationThis course introduces the tax practice andprocedural aspects of federal income taxmatters, civil tax controversy regarding examinations, tax litigation, while also considering ethical considerations in taxpractice, focusing on applicable rules andstandards. In addition, the course provides anin-depth examination of the allocation of income and expense items to the proper taxable year. Topics include: the adoptionand change of accounting methods; the cashand accrual methods; capitalization vs. expensing; depreciation and cost recovery;original issue discount, imputed interest, andother time value of money problems; andthe annual accounting period concept, including the claim of right doctrine and thetax benefit rule. A study of the income taxrules applicable to partnerships and partners,including the tax classification of businessenterprises and the formation, operation,and termination of partnerships, as well as problems involving limited liability companies, acquisition of partnership interests in exchange for property or services, characterization of income, determination of basis, partnership distributions, and purchase and sale of partnership interests.

Financial ReportingThis course covers current practices in corporate financial reporting and fundamentalissues relating to asset valuation and incomedetermination. The emphasis is on financialstatement analysis and interpretation of financial disclosures to help improve risk assessment, forecasting, and decision-making. This is not a course about the detailsof GAAP, or the myriad of arcane accountingrules and procedures that comprise GAAP.The main focus is on developing a set ofpowerful analytical tools to understand theenvironment in which financial reportingchoices are made, what the options are, howfinancial data are used for various types of decisions, and how to avoid misusing financial statements. The course should be of interest not only to those interested in financial statements preparation, but alsothose who seek to obtain in-depth knowledge of use of financial statements formaking decisions that include lending, equity analysis, investment banking, or formonitoring or advising on corporate performance and the behavior of manage-ment. The course utilizes a combination oflectures, case discussions and analyses, numerical exercises, and independent reading.

Audit and AssuranceThe course examines the principles and practices of internal and external auditing.Topics: auditing as a component of recurrentand strategic activities, risk assessment, internal control, systems evaluation, forensicaccountability, and contemporary audit issues and challenges. This course providesstudents with a sound understanding of fundamental auditing concepts and proce-dures, as well as the application of auditingstandards. Consequently, the course providesthe necessary knowledge for students whointend to pursue a career in the auditing profession, as well as those who will pursuecareers in accounting and other disciplineswhere principles of risk assessment, systemscontrol and evaluation, and transaction testing are important. While the course focuses mainly on the practical applicationof an external financial audit, it also exploresthe wider audit and assurance framework; including the internal audit function, andsome environmental auditing issues. In addition the course seeks to stimulate a critical appreciation of contemporary auditing and assurance issues.

Financial ManagementFinancial Management is designed to developthe financial skills and logical thoughtprocesses necessary to understand and discuss financial policy decisions in a globaleconomy. Specific objectives include developing an understanding of the timevalue of money; using financial statements indecision making; and understanding the nature of financial markets, the cost of capital, valuation of stocks and bonds, management of short-term assets, short-termand long-term financing, capital markets, andmultinational financial management. Addresses the impact of legal, social, technological, and ethical considerations onefficient economic outcomes. Requires a financial calculator and provides an opportu-nity for participants to develop as well asmaster computer spreadsheet skills.

Marketing OperationsThe course exposes participants to the majordecision activities in relation to efficient andeffective exchange transactions and relation-ships in profit and nonprofit organizations.Some of the major topics of interest include:Marketing operations environment, Marketsegmentation, Product operations manage-ment, Pricing operations management, Promotions operations management, Distribution operations management, Marketing research operations management,Evaluation of marketing operations effectiveness, among others.

Advertising ManagementBusiness schools have observed through theirstudies’ findings that companies are increasingly finding it extremely challengingto reach prospects and retain current customers. At the same time emerging technologies, especially, have greatly empow-ered customers by providing them withmore ways in which to talk back to companies. Managing all these interactionseffectively is the focus of this course.

It covers topic such as: Using advertising tobuild brands, Basic strategies for buildingbrands, Creating, Sending, and ReceivingBrand Messages, Channel Marketing, Measurement, Evaluation, and Effectivenessof advertising, etc.

E-MarketingE-marketing impacts all aspects of marketingfrom strategy and planning through the marketing mix, marketing communicationsand buyer behavior to marketing research.The course E-Marketing highlights the mostsignificant opportunities and pitfalls, and defines the new marketing approachesneeded to succeed in an electronically connected globalized world. It highlightsbest practice in applying digital media tosupport a range of organizational goals. Thisfocuses on e-marketing and its benefits andrisks. It describes the difference between e-commerce, e-business and e-marketing;the alternative digital communications channels; the dangers of sloppy e-marketing;how to present a business case for increasingyour online activities and the benefits – Sell,Serve, Save, Speak and Sizzle. In addition, it deals with topics such as E-customers, E-tools, E-planning, E-Customer Relation-ship Management, E-business, etc.

Import and Export ManagementThis course examines the basics of exportingand importing management environment inNigeria. An introduction to the intricacies ofhow export and export deals function, applicable law, procedures and documenta-tion, identifying an international trade opportunity, and bringing the opportunity tofruition.

Management Sciences for MarketingThe objective of this course is to facilitateunderstanding of the conceptual frameworkof marketing and its applications in decisionmaking under various environmental constraints. The course also exposes studentsto the principles & practices of strategic marketing management. In addition, students taking the course are exposed to therelationship among marketing strategy practices, environmental factors of marketing,and marketing performance measures. Theseissues are to be situated within practical examples from companies operating in developed and developing countries.

Consumer BehaviorThe course examines the relations of psychology, sociology, anthropology, statisticsand marketing with a view to understandingindividual and group buying behaviors. Suchbehavioral understanding will assist marketingdecision makers in designing efficient and effective marketing policies and strategies fortheir target markets. The course describesand explains consumer, customer and clientbehavioral tendencies using important concepts, principles, and theories from various social and behavioral sciences. Thegeneral purpose of the course is to study theprocess of consumer buying behaviors, approaches to studying such behaviors, relevant social & economic influences that

bear on consumer buying decisions, and theimplications of these on marketing strategiesand public policies.

Marketing CommunicationsIf the common watchword in successfulmarketing practice is exchange, then some-how mutual understanding between buyerand seller has to be achieved. This cannot berealized without effective marketing (andcorporate) communications, but to be effectivecommunications must be well managed. Theincreased sophistication of communicationelements such as advertising, public relationsand sponsorship has been responsible for increased commercial activity and the cluttered environment in which communi-cations have to operate. Good marketing hasalways been conducted in an integrated fashion. The course deals with topics such asMarketing communication mix and its management, Behavior and Relationships,Advertising theory, branding and practice,Sales Promotion and Direct Marketing, PublicRelations Issues, Personal Communications, etc.

Marketing Management and StrategyThe objective of this course is to facilitateunderstanding of the conceptual frameworkof marketing and its applications in decisionmaking under various environmental constraints. The course also exposes studentsto the principles & practices of strategic marketing management. In addition, students taking the course are exposed to therelationship among marketing strategy practices, environmental factors of marketingand marketing performance measures. Theseissues are to be situated within practical examples from companies operating in developed and developing countries.

International MarketingThe course highlights the benefits of inter-national markets/marketing, the scope ofthe international marketing task, and the increasing importance of global awarenessof customers. It also addresses the who,what, why, and how of international marketing as it illustrates the necessity oftrading between countries, and the importance of culture to an internationalmarketer as well as the opportunities andpolitical risks of global business. The students will be exposed to the importantfactors for each alternative internationalmarket-entry strategy and relevance of offering products suitable for the intendedinternational markets.

Nigerian Marketing EnvironmentAll business organizations must continu-ously scan the marketing environment inwhich they exist in order to be abreast ofhappenings from economic, social, political,legal regulatory, and technological perspec-tives. The Nigerian Marketing Environment,like that of any country, is made up offorces or factors that continuously interactand conspire to moderate the ability offirms to accomplish their marketing missions or goals. Changes in the Nigerianmarketing environment create opportunitiesand pose threats that must be addressed inorder for organizations to thrive. Thiscourse provides frameworks for under-standing the Nigerian marketing environ-ment with the aim of helping organizationsto identify key issues and ways of copingwith complexity and change.

Corporate Governance ManagementThis course focuses on organizational governance issues such as rules, processes orlaws by which modern organizations are operated, regulated, and controlled. It alsoseeks to link these issues to an organization’sstrategic objectives, with a view to aligninggovernance with management structure andculture, as well as organizational milieu. Finally, the course explores factors such asthe separation of ownership and control,the sustainability of organizations, and relationships and employees, in wider national, international and natural environments.

Leadership ManagementThis workshop is suitable for executives,managers and supervisors seeking to driveincreased employee commitment and performance. It focuses on exploration ofessential variables critical to driving purposeful leadership to achieve organiza-tional desired outcomes and heightenedperformance levels. Emphasis is on under-standing, appreciating and managing bothindependent and dependent variables critical to making sense of the tools of man-agement, as well as striking balance between the three key interactive actors(organization, individual, and group) forsuccessful leadership management.

Entrepreneurial Sales & MarketingThis intensive short course provides participants with the opportunity to explore and understand key marketing concepts, methods, and strategic issues relevant for start-up and early-stage entre-preneurs. This course explores two majorquestions: what and how am I selling towhom and how do I best leverage my limited marketing recourses? We recognizethat there is no universal marketing solutionapplicable to all entrepreneurial ventures,and so we have designed the course to helpparticipants develop a flexible way of thinkingabout marketing problems in general.

Business Analytics & ITBusiness analytics (BA) is the practice of iterative, methodical exploration of an organization’s data with emphasis on statis-tical analysis. Business analytics is used bycompanies committed to data-driven decision making. Successful business analyticsdepends on data quality, skilled analystswho understand the technologies and thebusiness, and an organizational commit-ment to data-driven decision making. It in-troduces you to the technologies andbusiness analytics skills needed for the converging field of information technologyand business analytics

Project ManagementOrganizations are successfully using projectmanagement concepts to deal with increas-ingly competitive markets, financial pressures to improve performance, restruc-turing, and globalization. Sound projectmanagement cannot be left to chance. Thiscomprehensive course provides participants

with an overview of the essential elements(e.g. selecting projects, planning, managingand control, etc.) of project managementand the project management life cycle. Participants gain an understanding of thetechniques, practice and new directions forproject management, and gain practical experience with approaches to achievingsuccessful project performance. This coursegoes beyond the “What is project manage-ment” to providing practical “How To” guidance, tools, and techniques, andprocesses you can implement immediately.

Office AutomationThis course will cover the key role of thecomputer, its applications, and support fornetworking and communications in automating various functions in organiza-tions. Special emphasis will be placed ontools for planning, document creation andmanagement, and managing communica-tions and follow-ups.

Web-Site DesignMost modern organizations have to createand manage a website that presents them tothe rest of the world, says who they are, andtells what they do. This course will introduce the participants to the enablingtechnologies (HTML, CSS & Javascript)that enable web-site creation and mainte-nance and best practices in delivering a captivating and engaging website.

E-Commerce & E-GovernmentFor businesses, E-Commerce is about thesale of goods and services over the Internet.E-Government uses similar platforms to deliver key public services to citizens. Thiscourse will look at the enabling technolo-gies, development methodologies, and marketing strategies for successful E-Commerce and E-Government

Mobile & Cloud ComputingCloud computing is the provisioning ofcomputing power, storage, networking, etc.as services over the Internet. Most of theservice offerings through Cloud Computingare accessible via mobile computing—forexample, most social media applicationssuch as Facebook and Whatsapp run asCloud applications and are used via mobiledevices. This course will introduce partici-pants to Cloud Computing and its variousofferings, models, enabling technologies, andmobile support for Cloud Computing.

Open Source Content Management SystemsThere are many freely available ContentManagement Systems that make it easy totransition from paper to paperless informa-tion storage and management. Transitioningto paperless using an CMS provides additional capabilities like document sharing, search etc. The course will introduce participants to some actual Open Source CMS systems, not just formoving from paper to paperless, but forleveraging some of the collaboration features of CMSs.

The American University of Nigeria is pleased to announce its Summer Certificate Programs. This service extends ourengagement with our community by offering programs

across all academic disciplines to advance your career goals; to provide you an opportunity to explore areas of intellectual interest; to gain a skill, or to pursue a passion. These programsare open to all AUN students, staff, and members of our community, and are taught by our highly qualified professors.

What is a certificate? These certificates are university educationprograms that focus on a specific subject or skill. They provideyou the tools and opportunities to solve complex problems.

What are the benefits of obtaining a certificate? Hiring managersrecognize that your achievement in earning a certificate showsthat you have mastered skills relevant to the workplace. Someemployers specifically recruit job candidates who have earnedcertificates along with their degree. Some employers demandcertificates prior to promotions and raises. A certificate can beyour stepping-stone into the university, whether you are a recentHigh school graduate or a person considering earning a degreewhile employed.

If you are currently a university student, these programs broadenyour experience by providing you the opportunity to engage inmaterial outside your field of study and to gain new perspectives.

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