Overview
This Global Strategy I - How The Global Economy Works offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Illinois seeks to help you understand the forces of globalization and how cross-cultural management and the relationship of a multinational organization to various host countries is becoming more and more critical in today’s global economy.
This course begins with the discussion of these issues and global relationships and delves into a deeper understanding of business strategy in today’s global business marketplace.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand how we got to the present moment of globalization and why it matters
- Understand the complexities of the current globalization, recognizing not all countries are the same
- Evaluate the effects of international trade regulations on international business
- Evaluate when and why companies operate as multinationals
Skills you'll gain
- Strategy
- Strategy and Operations
- Leadership and Management
- Business Analysis
- Decision Making
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- How Did We Get Here? Why Does It Matter?
- The Big Disappointment: The World Did Not Converge
- Why We Trade and How We Do It
- Why Do We Have Multinationals? What Determines the Type of Multinational?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Economics International Business View 45 other Short Courses in Economics in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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
Tuition Fees
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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.