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Overview
Organizations are complex and can be difficult to manage well, so managers need tools to help them better understand and deal with the many complexities and challenges associated with organizational life.
In this Designing the Organization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Illinois, you will learn theories, principles, and frameworks that will help you design more effective organizations.
You will be able to:
- Analyze organizations from multiple perspectives to better understand business challenges
- Strategically plan for effective organizational governance
- Develop systems to plan for growth and change
- Understand implications of the external environment on business and strategically respond to these factors
Skills you'll gain
- Decision Making
- Leadership and Management
- Organizational Development
- Strategy
- Strategy and Operations
- Adaptability
- Operations Management
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Course Orientation
- Purpose and Governance
- Organizational Structure
- Integrating Mechanisms
- Growth and Organizational Life Cycles
- External Environment
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 7 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Strategic Management View 92 other Short Courses in Strategic Management in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic 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.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No prior experience required
- This course is aimed at managers and professionals who want to develop skills in organizational design, strategic planning, and managing complexity to improve organizational effectiveness.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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