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Overview

Explore the fundamentals of business strategy and learn how the macro environment and macroeconomics affect strategy formulation

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

900

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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An Introduction to Macro Environmental Analysis and Business Strategy
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from Coventry University
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An Introduction to Macro Environmental Analysis and Business Strategy
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Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?

This ExpertTrack is designed for intermediate-level business managers and students to gain more knowledge about strategy and globalisation

What are the course deliverables?
Demonstrate a good understanding of the concept of strategy
 
Explore the effects of globalisation on a firm’s strategy
 
Explain the concepts of a Macro environment
More about this course
  • In this course you'll have the opportunity to explore the definition of business strategy and will unlock the potential of the macro environment.
  • You'll have a chance to discuss the concept of strategy and globalization and examine the macro environment in detail, using a series of in-depth case studies to help determine where a firm should position itself in a globalized environment.
  • The course will also allow you to explore the macro environment using the PESTLE framework. PESTLE (Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal and Environmental) is an important business-analysis tool that allows you to uncover the key factors influencing an organisation from the outside.

An Introduction to Macro Environmental Analysis and Business Strategy
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Contexts of strategy and decision making

Welcome to the course

Origin of strategy

Globalisation and its impact on strategy

Summary of the week

Macro Analysis

Welcome to Week 2

Introduction to the PEST model

Understanding institutions

Summary activities

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