LSE: Business, International Relations and the Political Economy
Successfully tackle the obstacles posed by globalisation and leverage the business opportunities presented by a worldwide marketplace.
Successfully tackle the obstacles posed by globalisation and leverage the business opportunities presented by a worldwide marketplace.
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Business, International Relations and the Political Economy
About this Course
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
In today's era of globalisation, widespread populist sentiment, and social and political ambiguity, having a thorough comprehension of the global economy is becoming increasingly critical for organisations to discover business openings and minimise risks.
This comprehensive online certificate course delves into the various factors that drive global change and the significant events that have influenced the development of globalisation. On it, you will examine power dynamics on a global scale, foreign policies, conflict and unrest, as well as the disruptive forces that have impacted the global economy. Through this course, you will learn to identify and capitalise on business opportunities while navigating the challenges that come with globalisation. You will also gain a fundamental understanding of international relations, and learn to interpret and strategise for these changes to give your business a competitive edge.
This programme aims to equip high-level decision makers such as CEOs, C-suite executives, managers, finance and investment professionals, entrepreneurs, advisors, and policymakers with the skills needed to analyse and make sense of the impact of worldwide events on their businesses. Furthermore, the course applies to individuals involved in international trade or commerce that need to develop strategic thinking about the effects of global occurrences on trade and other strategies. It may also benefit those deeply interested in contemporary international relations, foreign policy, and the global economy.
This course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies.
The course has an estimated 80 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon you. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points
Acquire knowledge pertaining to both international relations and business, and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
Some facts about the subject
$13.8 billion
The amount of trade being redirected as a result of the trade war between the United States and China.
LSE US Centre (Jul, 2019).
$3.4 trillion
The estimated amount to be created from the continental free-trade zone launched by African leaders.
Reuters (Jul, 2019).