Global Business
Global Business will help you assess opportunities, manage risk, and create and capture value for your organization. Explore the economic, political, and social factors driving change, and learn how decisions affect global markets—and your business.
Apply NowWhat You'll Learn
- Build a foundation in macroeconomics to make more informed business decisions
- Identify the challenges and opportunities that government and politics can create for you and your business from a strategic standpoint
- Assess the impact of macroeconomic, political, and social indicators on business decisions
- Discover the short- and long-term impact of interest rates, inflation, trade, and investment
- Learn distinctive approaches and frameworks that help you think about the world and organize information
About the Professor
Forest Reinhardt is the John D. Black Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He is the head of the Business, Government, and the International Economy Unit, and serves as faculty chair of the School’s Asia-Pacific Research Center and chair of HBS Executive Education in the Asia-Pacific Region. Reinhardt is the author of Down to Earth: Applying Business Principles to Environmental Management, which analyzes problems of environmental and natural resource management.
Who Will Benefit
Forward-Thinking Strategists
Learn more about the broader macroeconomic and political landscape your organization operates in, so that you can develop business strategies that create and capture value.
Entrepreneurs
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to grow your business internationally and more effectively manage global teams.
Professionals in Heavily Regulated Industries
Develop distinctive approaches and frameworks that help you navigate complex industries, such as oil and gas, power, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.
Program Structure
Global Business consists of approximately 24-32 hours of material delivered over a four-week period. You can complete the coursework on your own time while meeting regular deadlines.
- Length: 4 Weeks
- Program Dates: 8/25/21 – 9/22/21
- Cost: $1,600
- Application Deadline: August 16
- Detailed Calendar
- Length: 4 Weeks
- Program Dates: 11/17/21 – 12/15/21
- Cost: $1,600
- Application Deadline: November 8
- Detailed Calendar
Global Business is part of the Strategy Learning Track. If you’re interested in developing deeper insights and expertise, you can choose to complete three strategy courses within 18 months to earn a Certificate of Specialization.
Syllabus
Global Business will help participants assess opportunities, mitigate risk, and create and capture value for their organization. The course explores the economic, political, and social factors driving change, and participants will learn how decisions affect global markets—and their business.
Learning requirements: In order to earn a Certificate of Completion, participants must thoughtfully complete all 4 modules, including satisfactory completion of associated quizzes, by stated deadlines.
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| Module 1: Macroeconomic and Political Analysis |
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| Module 2: Economic Conditions and Your Business |
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| Module 3: Political Order and Disorder |
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| Module 4: Business and the Interconnected World |
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The HBS Online Advantage
- World-class faculty
- Edge-of-your-seat online learning
- Global peer collaboration and networking
- Real-world, case-based learning
Harvard Business School Online offers a unique and highly engaging way to learn vital business concepts. Immerse yourself in real challenges faced by a diverse group of leaders from the likes of NatureSweet, H-E-B, Kerry Logistics, and Mahindra Group. Step into their shoes and wrestle with the same issues they faced, while engaging with fellow learners from around the world.
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Enrollment Eligibility
Our easy online application is free, and no special documentation is required. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age, proficient in English, and committed to learning and engaging with fellow participants throughout the course. We confirm enrollment eligibility within one week of your application.
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