The Strategic Leadership and Innovation Certificate is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex and dynamic business landscape. This comprehensive program delves into the core principles of strategic thinking, innovation, and leadership, empowering you to drive sustainable growth and organizational success.
Strategy & Economic Analysis Specialization
Strategy & Economic Analysis Specialization
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Instructors: Priyanka Sharma
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4 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(27 reviews)
Beginner level
Recommended experience
4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
How to develop strategic plans, foster innovation, lead teams, make data-informed decisions, and adapt to changing business environments.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Global Marketing
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Price Negotiation
- Business Strategy
- Value Propositions
- Supply And Demand
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Market Dynamics
- Market Analysis
- Market Share
- Strategic Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Market Trend
- Adaptability
- Team Leadership
- Competitive Analysis
- Economics
- Game Theory
- Innovation
- Business Economics
What’s included
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Taught in English
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May 2025
71 practice exercises
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- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from Illinois Tech
Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Analysis of a company's opportunities, threats, strengths and weaknesses.
Different types of competitive strategies and how to choose them.
How do today's companies achieve long term success and profitability.
Skills you'll gain
Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Business Analysis, Value Propositions, Case Studies, Operations Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Accounting, Market Share, Cost Reduction, and Strategic Thinking
What you'll learn
How to explain the basics of supply and demand curves.
How to characterize variable and fixed costs.
How to analyze short-run and long-run equilibria in competitive markets.
Skills you'll gain
Market Analysis, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Market Dynamics, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Forecasting, Operating Cost, Competitive Analysis, Market Trend, Business Economics, Strategic Decision-Making, Cost Management, and Economics
What you'll learn
Disruptive Innovation
Blue Ocean Strategy
International Strategy
Skills you'll gain
Business Strategy, Innovation, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Technology Strategies, New Product Development, Market Opportunities, Risk Analysis, Global Marketing, Product Lifecycle Management, and Strategic Thinking
What you'll learn
The economic concept of elasticity, and how to utilize it in making informed decisions on pricing products.
Sources of market power and how firms with market power set prices, segment customers, and customize prices to different segments.
Concepts in game theory, including simultaneous games, sequential games, auctions, and adverse selection issues.
Skills you'll gain
Business Economics, Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Competitive Analysis, Policy Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Supply And Demand, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Price Negotiation, and Market Analysis
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Build toward a degree
This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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Frequently asked questions
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
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