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Mini MBA Course Description
Learn the Latest Skills | Accredited by CPD UK and IPHM | Recognised Certificate | MCQ Based Exam & Tutor Support | Interactive Video Training | Lifetime Access
This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
This comprehensive course is perfect for those interested in understanding business strategy, business vision, the mission statement, and the strategy hierarchy within a firm. This online course will teach you business strategy design, business model canvas template, and Lafley and Martin’s five-step strategy model. You will have a thorough understanding of Hambrick and Fredrickson’s strategy diamond, life cycle, and external strategic environment of the firm – PEST and PEST analysis. Â
By the end of the course, you will gain extensive knowledge around MBA level business strategy, the strategic planning process, and steps to create a comparative competitive analysis on a page. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the business vision and the mission statementÂ
- Master the strategy hierarchy within a firm
- Learn how to design a business strategy for a startup or CEO
- Master the life cycle models
- Understand the external strategic environment of the firm – PEST and PESTLE analysisÂ
- Know industry analysis, generic strategies, and competitive advantageÂ
- Master strategic prioritisation – Boston Consulting Group Growth-Share matrix
- Learn how to connect MBA strategy and finance with financial modelling
- Know how to create a comparative competitive analysis on a page          Â
Accredited by CPD UK and IPHM
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Accredited by The CPD Certification Service              International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
How Will I Benefit?
- Boost your career in business strategy
- Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field just in hours not years!
- Study a course that is easy to follow.
- Save money and time by studying at your convenient time
- Have access to a tutor whenever you are in need
So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today!
Why Choose this Mini MBA Course:
- Accredited by The CPD UK
- Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
- Lifetime Access
- High-quality e-learning study materialsÂ
- Learn the most in-demand skills
- Self-paced, no fixed schedules
- MCQ Exam and 24/7 Support Included
- Available to students anywhere in the world
- No hidden fee
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform
Who is this mini MBA course for?
This comprehensive mini MBA course is suitable for those who want to learn how to create a business strategy over time, understand PEST and PESTEL analysis, SWOT, TOES, and SOAR.
Entry Requirement
- There are no academic entry requirements for this mini mba course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.Â
- As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.
Method of Assessment
On successful completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to obtain the Mini MBA at QLS Level 5 Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organization for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
Career path
This mini mba course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry.
Course Curriculum
Welcome To This Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course | |||
Welcome To This Mini MBA Business Strategy Consulting Course | 00:03:00 | ||
Mini MBA Business Strategy – Executive Summary – What you will learn | 00:10:00 | ||
What is MBA Level Business Strategy? | |||
What is Business Strategy | 00:05:00 | ||
Business Vision and the Mission Statement | 00:04:00 | ||
The Strategy Hierarchy Within a Firm | 00:06:00 | ||
Mini MBA: Designing Your Business Strategy - Startup or CEO | |||
Introduction to Business Strategy Design | 00:02:00 | ||
Business Model Design With The Business Model Canvas | 00:13:00 | ||
Business Model Canvas Template | 00:01:00 | ||
Lafley And Martin’s Five-Step Strategy Model | 00:05:00 | ||
Hambrick And Fredrickson’s Strategy Diamond | 00:06:00 | ||
Mini MBA: Business Strategy Over Time: Life Cycle Models | |||
Understanding Life Cycles | 00:02:00 | ||
The Industry Life Cycle | 00:07:00 | ||
The Business Life Cycle | 00:06:00 | ||
The Product Life Cycle | 00:05:00 | ||
The Corporate Funding Life Cycle | 00:04:00 | ||
Mini MBA: External Strategic Environment of the Firm; PEST and PESTEL Analysis | |||
Section Introduction: External Analysis Using Broad Factors | 00:02:00 | ||
PEST Analysis | 00:08:00 | ||
PESTEL Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
PESTEL Analysis Template | 00:01:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: PESTEL Analysis of Starbucks | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: PESTEL Analysis of Starbucks | 00:07:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: PESTEL Analysis Of The Global Aviation Industry | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: PESTEL Analysis Of The Global Aviation Industry | 00:07:00 | ||
Strategic Options Arising Internal and External Analysis: SWOT, TOWS and SOAR | |||
SWOT Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
Conducting a SWOT Analysis | 00:04:00 | ||
SWOT Analysis Template | 00:02:00 | ||
TOWS Matrix Analysis | 00:05:00 | ||
SOAR | 00:04:00 | ||
SOAR Analysis Template | 00:01:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: SWOT Analysis – Amazon | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: SWOT ANALYSIS – Amazon | 00:09:00 | ||
Michael Porter - Industry Analysis, Generic Strategies and Competitive Advantage | |||
Michael Porter and Business Strategy Analysis | 00:02:00 | ||
Industry Analysis and Introducing Michael Porter | 00:10:00 | ||
Competitive Forces Model – Porter’s Five Forces | 00:12:00 | ||
Full List of Porter’s Five Forces Factors | 00:02:00 | ||
Michael Porter’s Five Forces Template | 00:01:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE PORTERS FIVE FORCES Global Aviation Industry | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: Porter’s Five Forces – Global Airline Industry | 00:15:00 | ||
Generic Strategies and Industry Forces | 00:10:00 | ||
Michael Porter’s Value Chain Analysis | 00:07:00 | ||
Value Chain Analysis Template | 00:02:00 | ||
Strategic Prioritisation: Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Growth Share Matrix | |||
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix | 00:07:00 | ||
BCG Matrix And The Life Cycle | 00:03:00 | ||
BCG Matrix Advantages and Disadvantages | 00:03:00 | ||
Adapting The BCG Matrix | 00:05:00 | ||
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix Template | 00:03:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix – Facebook | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix – Facebook | 00:04:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix – Apple | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix – Apple | 00:04:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: BCG Matrix – Unilever | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: BCG Matrix – Unilever | 00:05:00 | ||
MBA Strategy: Building Sustainable Competitive Advantage | |||
Competitive Advantage – Deriving Strategy from Inside the Firm | 00:03:00 | ||
Core Competency | 00:05:00 | ||
VRIO – Resources to Competitive Advantage | 00:06:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: Core Competency – Apple | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION: Core Competency – Apple | 00:05:00 | ||
Defining The Unique Selling Proposition | 00:05:00 | ||
ADL Matrix – Understanding Your Competitive Position | 00:07:00 | ||
ADL Matrix Template | 00:02:00 | ||
Strategy MBA: Growth Strategy Options | |||
Ansoff Product Market Matrix – How to Grow Your Business | 00:05:00 | ||
Organic vs Inorganic Growth | 00:02:00 | ||
Internal And External Growth Strategies Expanded | 00:11:00 | ||
CASE STUDY EXERCISE: Amazon’s Growth Strategy | 00:02:00 | ||
CASE STUDY SOLUTION – Amazon’s Growth Strategy | 00:06:00 | ||
Strategic Responses to Mature and Declining Markets | |||
Blue Ocean Strategy | 00:05:00 | ||
Blue Ocean Case Study – Apple | 00:05:00 | ||
Comparing Red Ocean and Blue Ocean Strategies | 00:04:00 | ||
How to Survive In An Over Fished Ocean | 00:05:00 | ||
How to Create a Comparative Competitive Analysis on a Page | |||
How To Create A Comparative Competitive Analysis On A Page | 00:04:00 | ||
Connecting MBA Strategy and Finance With Financial Modelling | |||
Making The Connection Between Strategy And Finance | 00:04:00 | ||
What Is An Integrated Financial Model. | 00:06:00 | ||
Key Drivers Of An Integrated Financial Model | 00:08:00 | ||
Model Structure | 00:03:00 | ||
Detailed Model Schedules | 00:06:00 | ||
Chart of Accounts | 00:02:00 | ||
Financial Statement Inputs and Outputs | 00:03:00 | ||
10 Steps To Building An Integrated Financial Model | 00:05:00 | ||
Strategy MBA Implementation: Understanding the Strategic Planning Process | |||
Summary Of The Strategic Analysis Process | 00:03:00 | ||
Understanding The Strategic Planning Process | 00:06:00 | ||
Four Step Strategic Management Process | 00:03:00 | ||
Strategy Formulation in Six Steps | 00:07:00 | ||
Mintzberg’s Five Configurations | 00:05:00 | ||
Summary and Wrap Up - Congratulations On Completing This Strategy MBA Course! | |||
Course Summary And Wrap Up | 00:05:00 | ||
Supplementary Resources | |||
Supplementary Resources – Mini MBA | 01:00:00 | ||
Assessment | |||
Assessment – Mini MBA | 00:10:00 | ||
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Order Your Certificate of Achievement | 00:00:00 | ||
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