University of London
International Business Essentials Specialization
University of London

International Business Essentials Specialization

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

David James
Barry McCarthy
George Kapetanios

Instructors: David James

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.5

(1,317 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • 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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Specialization - 6 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

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

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Instructors

David James
University of London
2 Courses64,700 learners
Barry McCarthy
University of London
1 Course4,423 learners
George Kapetanios
University of London
2 Courses22,844 learners

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