International Strategy

In a competitive world you need to strategise to succeed

  • Understand how corporate and business strategy fits into the organisation and running of a company or multi-company corporation
  • Learn how to achieve sustainable competitive advantage and develop corporations internationally
  • Evaluate the factors that need to be considered in analysing a firm’s external environment as well as the internal core competences of a firm
  • Learn how to formulate strategy for a firm and understand the nature of corporate and international strategy

The course

  • explores the importance of strategic management in achieving sustainable competitive advantage
  • explores the process by which corporations select a sustainable portfolio of businesses
  • explains the competitive advantage of co-operative strategies
  • introduces the concept of organisational learning
  • examines cultural diversity and assess its implication for strategic management
  • explores the concept of strategic change

How do I study?

All EDCL training programmes are designed to be flexible by combining distance learning, lectures, workshops and seminars that fit around your personal work, home and lifestyle. The manner in which you study along with the start date is entirely your choice. The courses take between 20 and 30 hours, depending on your mode of study and are usually completed within a 12 week period. However, 6 weeks is the minimum course time and 6 months the maximum. Find out more about how you can study.

What will I achieve?

Certificates of Achievement from Royal Holloway, University of London [RHUL] are given after completion of RHUL courses. Certificates of Achievement from EDCL and St Patricks International College are given for all course programmes. Find out more about what you will achieve.

How much will it cost?

Fees start from £780 per course and there are subsidies for people already in education and discounts for companies booking multiple training courses. Find out more about the cost of courses.