Best Free Business MOOCs In February

Entrepreneurial Strategic Management

School: University of New Mexico

Platform: Coursera

Registration Link: REGISTER HERE

Start Date: February 6, 2017 (6 Weeks  Long)

Workload: 3-6 Hours Per Week

Instructor: Doug E. Thomas

Credentials: Dr. Thomas teaches at the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico, A former associate dean and faculty chair at the school, Thomas also provides big data consulting to various government agencies in New Mexico. He holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.

Graded: Students can earn a verified certificate, at a $49 cost, for successfully completing the course requirements.

Description: This course provides strategies that startups can use to grow their operation, turn a profit, and gain a competitive advantage.  Teaching through case studies, video lectures, and PowerPoints, Thomas focuses on how businesses can sustain long-term success, including how to measure key indices, differentiate their organization, and manage marketplace disruptions. Most important, students will learn which factors facilitate long-term success. To evaluate students, Thomas will use peer-reviewed writing assignments and quizzes.

Review: “One of the best coursers i ever had. Amazing lessons with real time examples to understand and analyze the business situations, risks, competencies and many more. Wonderful Course and Wonderful Professor. Learnt a lot in this course. Thank you so much !!” For additional reviews, click here.

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