Learners will draw on the knowledge gained across the Specialisation to create a business plan, which could be for a range of ideas, including an internal project, or a new start up. Learners will be able to take the skills they learn from this project forward into further study or their careers.
Learn Essential Skills for International Business
Prepare yourself for MBA study and a career in international business
About This Specialization
This specialisation from the University of London is designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in further study and in international business.
If completed successfully, you may be able to use your certificate from this specialisation as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA.
This Specialisation is endorsed by CMI.
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6 courses
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Projects
Designed to help you practice and apply the skills you learn.
Certificates
Highlight your new skills on your resume or LinkedIn.
Projects Overview
Courses
- Intermediate Specialization.
- Some related experience required.
COURSE 1
Professional Skills for International Business
Upcoming session: Aug 21 — Sep 25.- Commitment
- 4 weeks of study, 5 hours per week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
This course provides insight into the key professional skills needed by managers at all levels of an organisation. You’ll learn key skills such as how to make a positive first impression; how to become a role model at work; effective time and resource management; and networking. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMICOURSE 2
Management Skills for International Business
Current session: Aug 14 — Sep 18.- Commitment
- 4 weeks of study, 5 hours per week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
This course focuses on a range of management techniques. You’ll discover the main skills and competencies of effective leaders, and how to distinguish between management and leadership. The course will cover team dynamics, how to build effective relationships, key motivation theories, and how to use communication to best effect. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMICOURSE 3
Quantitative Foundations for International Business
Upcoming session: Aug 21 — Sep 25.- Commitment
- 4 weeks of study, 5 hours per week.
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
This course provides the essential mathematics required to succeed in the finance and economics related modules of the Global MBA, including equations, functions, derivatives, and matrices. You can test your understanding with quizzes and worksheets, while more advanced content will be available if you want to push yourself. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMICOURSE 4
Statistics for International Business
Current session: Aug 14 — Sep 18.- Commitment
- 4 weeks of study, 5 hours per week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
This course introduces core areas of statistics that will be useful in business and for several MBA modules. It covers a variety of ways to present data, probability, and statistical estimation. You can test your understanding as you progress, while more advanced content is available if you want to push yourself. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMICOURSE 5
International Business Environment
Upcoming session: Aug 21 — Sep 25.- Commitment
- 4 weeks of study, 5 hours per week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Course
This course explores the international business environment in which organisations function. You’ll learn about core analysis methods, including PESTLE, SWOT, and Boston Box Matrices, as well as the applications of Porter’s Five Forces. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in discussion forums and access case studies, as well as testing your understanding in quizzes. This course forms part of a specialization from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialization can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMICOURSE 6
International Business Capstone
Upcoming session: Aug 21 — Oct 2.- Commitment
- 5 weeks of study, 5 hours per week
- Subtitles
- English
About the Capstone Project
The Capstone project is the culmination of the International Business Essentials specialisation, and brings together knowledge gained in the previous courses and applies this to a real-world scenario. Throughout the Capstone, you’ll be taught new skills, and will use the knowledge you have gained throughout the Specialisation to develop a business plan. This course forms part of a specialisation from the University of London designed to help you develop and build the essential business, academic, and cultural skills necessary to succeed in international business, or in further study. If completed successfully, your certificate from this specialisation can also be used as part of the application process for the University of London Global MBA programme, particularly for early career applicants. If you would like more information about the Global MBA, please visit www.londoninternational.ac.uk/mba This course is endorsed by CMI
Creators
David James
Founder and Director, DJ Learning Ltd
Barry McCarthy
Senior Teaching Fellow
George Kapetanios
Professor of Finance and Econometrics
Dr Alan Parkinson
Deputy Director (Education), School of Management
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