Overview
We cover the overall framework within which managers make decisions. Next, you explore the notion of strategy and how it relates to competitive advantage.
You discover different strategic tools to evaluate environmental threats and opportunities, including the industry competitive forces analysis. You learn how to identify company strengths and weaknesses and how to develop competencies. Finally, you study the strategic positioning of a company in its industry and the necessary factors responsible for strategy execution.
Program Benefits
- Develop the skills to perform external and internal analyses for companies and to evaluate the dynamics of competition
- Build strategies using appropriate frameworks and tools
- Understand the basics of strategy implementation and control
Who Should Enroll in the Strategic Business Management at the Harvard University
Business owners or employers from any industry who are interested in developing the skills needed to analyze and create strategy. There are no prerequisites, but a basic understanding of management and accounting principles is desired.
Programme Structure
Topics covered
- Strategic management
- Competitive advantage
- External analysis
- Internal analysis
- Competitive positioning and business strategy
- Strategy implementation
Audience
Business owners or employers from any industry who are interested in developing the skills needed to analyze and create strategy. There are no prerequisites, but a basic understanding of management and accounting principles is desired.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Disciplines
Business Administration Management Studies Strategic Management View 354 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required for participation in all Professional Development programs.
- Participants are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
2150 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 USD for the full programme during 2 days. -
National
2150 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 USD for the full programme during 2 days.
Living costs for Cambridge
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.