Strategy and Organizational Planning Course
Strategy and Organizational Planning examines how organizations set strategy and planning as key drivers of organizational success. In any domestic or international setting, the functions of strategy and planning are valuable resources in maintaining or expanding the competitive position. This course encourages learners to take a long-term view of the roles of strategy and planning whose concepts form the foundation for the practice of strategic management. Key topics covered include strategy analysis, strategic planning, and strategy implementation and evaluation. Both strategy and planning are boundaryless functions, thus allowing learners to examine these topics from the perspective of organizations operating in emerging markets.
Course level
Undergraduate
Course duration
max. 8 weeks
Estimated time per week
10-15 hours
Course prerequisites
Principles of Management,Applied Leadership
Cost
$ -
Course credits
3
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Strategy and Organizational Planning Course Overview
Examine the process of strategic analysis, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation
Identify the different types of strategic planning tools and techniques
Delineate the steps in the strategic planning process and the rationale for developing a strategic plan
Identify internal and external environmental factors key to effective strategy formulation, and the constraints that impact strategy execution
Apply strategic management tools from an organizational perspective to solve a complex business challenge or opportunity
Strategy and Organizational Planning Course Skills
How will I learn?
Learning Experience
Your course starts on the first of the month. The course consists of 6 modules, and is designed to take you eight weeks to complete. 狼友社区鈥檚 learning design team has purposefully created courses to equip you with competencies mapped to the skills employers are looking for. Each course has 5-7 learning outcomes based on the skills employers need. Everything you learn gives you measurable skills you will use to succeed in today鈥檚 world of work.
狼友社区 courses are not live or recorded lectures. Instead, they鈥檙e reading, videos, interactive elements, quizzes and relevant case studies. Programs include assessments, peer-to-peer discussions, and a final project to practice what you鈥檝e learned in a real-world context. Program content is available 24/7 during the course, and you have opportunities for collaboration and networking with learners during and after your program. Our global community of learners work at top companies such as Microsoft, Deloitte, and Google.
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Course Outline
Modules |
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1: Strategic planning analysis & implementation |
2: Strategic planning tools & techniques |
3: The steps in the strategic planning process |
4: SWOT analysis |
5: Organizational tools and techniques used in the strategic planning process |
6: Professional business application of strategic management tools |
7: Final Project |
How will I be graded?
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What will I get after completing the course?
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What support will I receive?
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