Managing in a Global Business Environment

Companies now face intense competition all around the globe. In this challenging environment companies seek to adopt strategies that sustain their business growth. As a result organizations are changing the way they conduct and operate their businesses, transforming themselves in order to cope with these demanding circumstances. For today's business managers the need to comprehend these strategic drivers for change is imperative. In order to survive, managers need to be able to respond appropriately, not just for today, but for the organization's future success. This means they must plan, organize, direct, and control resources across time, distance, and cultures. Furthermore, in this ever-changing environment the manager must now attract, retain, and promote a diverse workforce. This course seeks to provide a systematic understanding of how to manage change in a global business context.

The target audience for this path is senior level directors, senior managers of strategic business units, and advanced level managers. It would also be of interest to managers working in governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations where increasing business complexity places a premium on management having these advanced management skills. The course would also be suitable for those high performing executives wishing to take on a significant corporate leadership position.