MBA Essentials

You know your field inside and out, but you’ve got to diversify to thrive. Learn how to collaborate more effectively with coworkers and develop better relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers. Delve into MBA Essentials to learn to build and lead teams, get a better grasp on financial accounting, and develop business strategies.

Course overview

For five consecutive days, you’ll be engaged in discussions that tackle the practical issues and challenges associated with each functional business area and apply them to issues of firm strategy and competitiveness. There are no graded assignments or exams, but readings, case studies, and simulations, to make this an immersive, learning experience. Upon completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an MBA Essentials Certificate and be well on your way to enhancing your business acumen in order to drive business results.

*Day 1 *

• Introduction and Overview
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Management

Day 2

• Operations Management
• Your Leadership Work

Day 3

• Building and Leading Teams
• Financial Accounting

Day 4

• Measuring Value Added:
• Why Financial Markets Matter
• Talent Management

Day 5

• International Business
• Strategy Execution

Learning outcomes:

• Become more effective in day-to-day operations
• Make better informed decisions
• Acquire an overview of basic business concepts, language, and practice, including marketing, operations, supply chain, finance, and leadership
• Communicate more effectively with colleagues and senior management