University of San Francisco

Overview
University of San Francisco's physical campus is located in San Francisco, CA, and offers programs which are geared toward busy working professionals who want to improve their job status by enrolling in a business program. Some of the many programs offered online include Expert Selling, Expert Sales Management and Tactical Implementation Supply Chain Management.

Student Appeal
With flexible online courses, students can take classes from anywhere they have an Internet connection. Live chat rooms, faculty-hosted message boards and instructor-led streaming video lectures are all features of the online programs. Each student is assigned a program representative who is responsible for assisting with signing up for courses and with purchasing books and materials. The University of San Francisco is a highly respected university and US News and World Reports has ranked the school in the top 20 national universities for its diverse and international student enrollment.

Financial
Tuition assistance and financial aid, including the SLM Financial Signature Loan, is available to students who qualify. The University of San Francisco is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Programs Offered*:
Students must be 22 years or older with 2 or more years of college experience to enroll. All programs are certificates offered at the main USF campus. No online degrees are available at this time.

• Advanced Interactive Marketing & MeasurementAdvanced Interactive Marketing & Measurement
  Students interested in expanding Internet marketing skills to prepare for advanced certification learn mobile marketing essentials, media buying, website analysis, and search marketing strategies.
• Advanced Social MediaAdvanced Social Media
  Advanced Social Media provides the practical tools and strategies required to successfully leverage social networks and capitalize on their powerful word-of-mouth lift. You'll learn how to respond to negative commentary, build your brand, and measure and monetize your efforts.
• Advanced Web AnalyticsAdvanced Web Analytics
  Advanced Web Analytics goes beyond the platform and empowers you to master the discipline. Not only will you learn what to measure and how to measure it, but you'll also discover how to analyze the data and use it to optimize your website and campaigns.
• Expert Sales Management Expert Sales Management
  This is a course within the Master Certificate of Supply Management program. Students learn how to analyze their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to management and how to delegate work to other people.
• Expert SellingExpert Selling
  This is a course within the Master Certificate of Supply Management program. The course teaches students about the buyer/customer relationship and detailed sales strategies.
• Functional Perspective Supply Chain Management Functional Perspective Supply Chain Management
  This is a course within the Master Certificate of Supply Management program. It is designed for students who want to learn about the most important parts of a supply chain. Students will apply concepts learned in class to real-world examples, and many hands-on simulations are used to ensure that real learning is taking place.
• Green Supply Chain ManagementGreen Supply Chain Management
  Green Supply Chain Management reveals the implications of today's most pressing environmental issues and demonstrates how green practices can actually save money, increase efficiency and reduce delivery time. Led by top supply chain, sustainability and environmental experts, this eight-week advanced specialized certificate course prepares students to successfully implement a green supply chain in any industry.
• Integrated Online StrategiesIntegrated Online Strategies
  Students looking to create and promote an online presence, but who have little or no web marketing experience learn the fundamental Internet marketing skills while familiarizing themselves with online marketing tools like Google Page Rank, SeoQuake, SEOdigger, and Compete.
• Lean Supply Chain ManagementLean Supply Chain Management
  Lean Supply Chain Management will show you how organizations in every industry are achieving substantial cost savings, lead-time reductions and quality enhancements with proven Lean practices – and how you can apply these same tools and strategies to develop your own world-class Lean supply chain.
• Master Certificate Internet MarketingMaster Certificate Internet Marketing
  This course provides training in web analytics, advanced search engine marketing, and search engine optimization. Students who complete the course are prepared for certification from Google Advertising Professionals and Web Analytics Association.
• Master Certificate Sales & Sales ManagementMaster Certificate Sales & Sales Management
  Students can earn the Master Certificate in Sales and Sales Management online in as little as eight weeks. Students are exposed to tried and proven sales techniques and taught how to effectively manage both their time and their relationships with customers.
• Master Certificate Supply Chain ManagementMaster Certificate Supply Chain Management
  Students can earn the Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management online in as little as eight weeks. Classes are taught by experts who are leaders in their fields, and students can practice their newly-learned skills in simulated environments. Students also have the chance to analyze case studies as well as interact with classmates from all over the country and the world. This is the perfect program for students who are hoping to transition into senior-level positions.
• Search Engine Marketing & UsabilitySearch Engine Marketing & Usability
  This course is designed for students looking to update their website strategies, while learning search engine marketing and/or prepare for Google Advertising Professional certification.
• Strategic Best Practices Supply Chain ManagementStrategic Best Practices Supply Chain Management
  This is a course within the Master Certificate of Supply Management program. Students will learn important concepts related to maximizing supply chains and helping organizations become efficient and cost effective.
• Tactical Implementation Supply Chain ManagementTactical Implementation Supply Chain Management
  This course is designed to build upon the concepts laid out in the Functional Perspective Supply Chain Management program. The goal of this program is to fully prepare students with the skills and knowledge they require in order to manage a supply chain. Some of the many topics covered in this program include Outsourcing Strategies, Operations Issues and Inventory Safety Planning and Control.
• Transitioning to Sales ManagementTransitioning to Sales Management
  The Transitioning to Sales Management course prepares students interested in moving from sales to senior-level management with the skills and tools necessary to succeed. Training includes techniques for new sales managers, communication skills, hiring, training, and coaching/counseling.