This course focuses on the significance of strategic management since organizations today operate in such fast changing environments. Strategy and strategic plans direct the business towards short-term and long-term performance targets and also lead the company towards gaining competitive advantage.
The course will also indicate the importance for the manager to understand the internal and external environment of the business in order to be able to face challenges and take advantage of the opportunities available. Knowledge a variety of modelling tools in order to be able to create an appropriate strategic plan based on all the core values will also be acquired. At last, it is also vital to maintain and upgrade such strategic plan throughout time with necessary evaluation processes and controls.
Course Content
Week 1: Introducing Strategy and the elements of Strategic Management
Week 2: Business Ethics and Internal Analysis
Week 3: Long-term Objectives and Grand Strategies
Week 4: Short-term Objectives and Functional Tactics
The course consists of one multiple choice quiz carrying a weight of 100% towards the final course grade. In order to successfully complete the course and obtain your certificate you need to achieve an overall grade of 50% or above at the quiz.
Certificate
A certificate will be issued upon completion of the course.