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Executive Certificates:

Business Strategy

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Create a Winning Position

Create and sustain competitive advantage and pave the way for profitability and growth. Learn how to make sense of the competitive world around you and identify the core strengths that will help you position your company for innovation and industry leadership.

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duration
duration 3-4 months
class composition
class composition Independent Study
effort
effort 2-5 hours / week
career stage
career stage Early-Late Career
format
format Self-paced Curriculum
tuition
tuition $1500 USD
Our method

Our Method

Smartly is a pioneer in technology-driven instructional design. Our award-winning interactive software represents the core of this Executive Certificate curriculum. Our team of writers, editors and developers work with leading professors from top business schools to bring a traditional course of study to life, with bite-size lessons and individualized feedback every 8 seconds.
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The Curriculum

The Business Strategy curriculum is comprised of 12 required courses culminating in a final graded project.

Master the core principles of strategic analysis using Porter's Five Forces, the resource-base...

Master the core principles of strategic analysis using Porter's Five Forces, the resource-based view, and more!

Understand important economic indicators and why the economy fluctuates....

Understand important economic indicators and why the economy fluctuates.

Analyze the characteristics of an effective company philosophy and learn how to craft one....

Analyze the characteristics of an effective company philosophy and learn how to craft one.

Understand how firms use corporate-level strategy to gain competitive advantage in multiple bu...

Understand how firms use corporate-level strategy to gain competitive advantage in multiple businesses.

Understand how and why firms pursue vertical integration as a growth strategy....

Understand how and why firms pursue vertical integration as a growth strategy.

Learn the systems and relationships through which an organization is controlled and directed....

Learn the systems and relationships through which an organization is controlled and directed.

Explore the fundamental concepts and processes of mergers and acquisitions, from what an acqui...

Explore the fundamental concepts and processes of mergers and acquisitions, from what an acquisition is to preventing hostile takeovers.

Put M&A theory into practice: walk through the process of carrying out a merger or acquisition...

Put M&A theory into practice: walk through the process of carrying out a merger or acquisition, from choosing a target to closing the deal.

Discover how firms use cooperative strategy to realize shared objectives by forming and managi...

Discover how firms use cooperative strategy to realize shared objectives by forming and managing alliances.

Discover how companies gain competitive advantage when expanding internationally and respond t...

Discover how companies gain competitive advantage when expanding internationally and respond to globalization trends.

Master the elements of innovation, from identifying sources of innovation to determining the o...

Master the elements of innovation, from identifying sources of innovation to determining the optimal time to enter the market.

Learn how to create, implement, and track a successful business strategy using the Balanced Sc...

Learn how to create, implement, and track a successful business strategy using the Balanced Scorecard method.

Projects
Projects
In addition to completing the interactive online curriculum, enrolled students submit a final graded project at the conclusion of the program.
Diploma
Diploma
The Business Strategy Certificate is awarded by Smartly's School of Professional Education, licensed by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) of Washington, DC.
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The Smartly Network

Beyond the award-winning education, our network of exceptional alumni and corporate partners will expand your career options. We're selective both in admissions and in our career network, offering our students the best personal connections and professional opportunities.

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duration
duration 3-4 months
class composition
class composition Independent Study
effort
effort 2-5 hours / week
career stage
career stage Early-Late Career
format
format Self-paced Curriculum
tuition
tuition $1500 USD
Students & Alumni

While a student, you’ll have the option to meet fellow students at social gatherings at international cities around the world. Even prior to completing the certificate, you’ll get the full power of our alumni network, connecting with thousands of the brightest minds who have joined us since our inception.

Smartly Talent

Our career network flips the model of traditional education. Instead of high tuition fees for students, we charge companies when they recruit and hire our exceptional students and graduates. Welcome to the business school of the future.

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Admission Decisions

We evaluate candidates on their academic background, career accomplishments and the thoughtfulness and candor within their application. Ultimately, we look for driven professionals and entrepreneurs with business and management potential.

Get ready to start

Applications open soon

Coming soon
duration
duration 3-4 months
class composition
class composition Independent Study
effort
effort 2-5 hours / week
career stage
career stage Early-Late Career
format
format Self-paced Curriculum
tuition
tuition $1500 USD
Admission Criteria
The Business Strategy Certificate is open to professionals from a diverse set of industry backgrounds, and is highly selective. It values, but does not assume, prior business experience, and has the following minimum requirements:
  • Undergraduate / bachelor’s degree*
  • Minimum 2 years industry experience
  • English language proficiency
*with exceptional career achievements, this requirement may be waived.
Enrollment

Once admitted, you may begin study at your convenience. The program is self-paced, typically completed in a 3-4 month timeframe.

Tuition Fees

Tuition for the Business Strategy Certificate is $1500 USD. Our fees are more affordable than traditional programs thanks to our innovative model that charges companies to hire students in our optional career network.

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