University of London
International Business Essentials Specialization
34,120 enrolled
University of London

International Business Essentials Specialization

Learn Essential Skills for International Business. Prepare yourself for MBA study and a career in international business

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3 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(1,318 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
3 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Build the essential business, academic and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business.

  • Practice a variety of ways to present data, probability and statistical estimation.

  • Learn the essential mathematics required to succeed in international business, including equations and functions.

  • Explore the international business environment in which organisations function, learning about core analysis methods such as PESTLE and SWOT.

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Taught in English
34 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Communication
Category: Delegation Skills
Category: Time Management
Category: Communication
Category: Prioritization
Category: Executive Presence
Category: Professional Development
Category: LinkedIn
Category: Professionalism
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Collaboration
Category: Relationship Building
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Organizational Skills
Category: Leadership
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Communication Strategies
Category: Brand Management
Category: Stakeholder Engagement

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Team Management
Category: Motivational Skills
Category: Non-Verbal Communication
Category: Team Building
Category: Leadership
Category: Communication
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Change Management
Category: Employee Performance Management
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: People Management
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Decision Making
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Business Communication

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Algebra
Category: Linear Algebra
Category: Business Mathematics
Category: Mathematical Modeling
Category: Business Economics
Category: Calculus
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Finance

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Descriptive Statistics
Category: Statistical Hypothesis Testing
Category: Probability Distribution
Category: Probability
Category: Statistical Inference
Category: Sampling (Statistics)
Category: Statistical Analysis
Category: Statistical Methods
Category: Statistics
Category: Estimation
Category: Data Visualization
Category: Data Presentation
Category: Plot (Graphics)
Category: Graphing
Category: Histogram

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Product Lifecycle Management
Category: Analysis
Category: Market Share
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Business Planning
Category: Business
Category: Strategic Thinking
Category: Product Strategy
Category: Growth Strategies

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Cost Accounting
Category: Income Statement
Category: Market Research
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Global Marketing
Category: Target Market
Category: International Finance
Category: Cash Flow Forecasting
Category: Business Planning
Category: Balance Sheet

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Instructors

David James
University of London
2 Courses64,806 learners
Barry McCarthy
University of London
1 Course4,431 learners
George Kapetanios
University of London
2 Courses22,869 learners
Dr Alan Parkinson
University of London
2 Courses33,677 learners

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