Learners will analyze strategic management principles, evaluate business policy frameworks, interpret strategic decision-making processes, and assess the roles of stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and consultants within a dynamic strategic ecosystem. By the end of this course, learners will be able to comprehend, define, and apply strategy concepts to real-world organizational contexts while aligning decisions with long-term vision and values.
Analyze Strategic Management and Business Policy Ecosystems
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Analyze strategic management principles and policy frameworks.
Evaluate stakeholder roles and strategic decision processes.
Apply ecosystem-based strategy concepts to real organizations.
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February 2026
Assessments
15 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the fundamental concepts of strategic management and establishes business policy as a core corporate function, focusing on its purpose, frameworks, ethical foundations, and future-oriented strategic thinking within organizations.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module explores the underlying purpose of business policy, the role of competence and capability in strategy execution, and the use of performance metrics and strategic philosophy to evaluate policy effectiveness.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on understanding, defining, and operationalizing strategy, emphasizing strategic decision-making ethos, continuity, and the application of diverse strategic schools of thought.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module examines the broader strategic ecosystem, highlighting strategic elasticity, entrepreneurial behavior, stakeholder roles, and the contribution of consultants in supporting organizational strategy.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
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