Advance your strategic analysis skills in this follow-up to Foundations of Business Strategy. In this course, developed at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, you'll learn the tools to analyze strategy across time (competitive dynamics), industries (corporate strategy), geographies (international strategy), and institutions (non-market strategy). Top-ranked faculty will introduce the tools you need to complete a comprehensive evaluation and understand the strategy dynamics of an industry: Competitive Lifecycle, Internationalization and Stakeholder Analyses, and Diversification Matrices.
Status: Business Analysis
Business Analysis
Status: Business Strategy
Business Strategy
Beginner·Course·10 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2020
Very good. The various real-life examples given by both the instructors were instrumental to this course being a very well rounded course in business strategy
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 23, 2018
A great course! The course teaches many helpful strategy tools and I have gained invaluable insight into the world of business strategy.
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 9, 2020
this has a detailed explanation of business strategy, how to diversify a firm and this gave me detailed explanation of all the strategic tools
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 9, 2021
With this course I actually understood that how I can apply the theoretical part into practical/real-time world. Really worth it, if you want to go for it!
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 22, 2017
Very well presented, and captures nuances -one size does not fit all in all contexts. A great contribution to my CPD (continual professional development).
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 25, 2016
Loved the deep thought processes this course explored; planning through to Implementation of complex strategies in real life scenarios adding value to any operations minded professional.
4.0
·Reviewed Feb 5, 2016
The content was very good and informative. It just that I couldn't relate the later part of the module as I have not been a part of any industry as such.
5.0
·Reviewed May 25, 2016
Really advanced thinking in strategy, excellent work by Darden Business School. Particular appreciation for Prof. Jared D. Harris and Mike Lenox for their competency in the subject matter.
5.0
·Reviewed May 3, 2019
Fantastic course! The various sections and tools are extremely relevant for applying to just about any company for assessing their competitive position. I tho
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 17, 2016
As always both professors deliver a clear and user-friendly experience in the business strategy world. Great cases and case reviews. very enjoyable course.
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 13, 2021
I have gained much more than I expected, so now I'm going to develop my business.Massive thanks and appreciation to professor Michael and Jared.Sincerely,-Habib
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 31, 2018
I liked the course and course content but the concept of peer reviewing and waiting for someone to peer-review your final assignment is really tiring.
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Maxim
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 9, 2015
Very useful and valuable course! Easy to understan, clear and interesting manner of teaching of both course instructors. Worth passing if you are interested in business and strategy.
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Munyaradzi
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·Reviewed May 26, 2016
Really advanced thinking in strategy, excellent work by Darden Business School. Particular appreciation for Prof. Jared D. Harris and Mike Lenox for their competency in the subject matter.
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Alex
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·Reviewed Oct 26, 2016
Loved the deep thought processes this course explored; planning through to Implementation of complex strategies in real life scenarios adding value to any operations minded professional.
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Ajit
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 8, 2017
I highly recommend this course. It really helped me review the business strategy concepts. I had taken this course in my MBA program. This course really refreshed my knowledge and understanding. Course is delivered in a very methodical and professional manner. Both professors are very effective in teaching the course topics. Final peer-graded project helps explore a company strategy and ot helps to develop knowledge about a single company and industry sector. Case study selection is very thoughtful and insightful. It is a great learning opportunity.
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Kerdia
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 27, 2021
Top rated course! Very professional and structured excellently. I couldn't even point out anything negative about it. I appreciate the quality you brought to these courses because it motivates you when you are engaging in something with high standards. I hold this University with high regard because of this. Well done!
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Tolunay
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 3, 2020
I enjoyed&learnt during the course, as i rated the previous corse of this(fundamentals of business analytics): Same structure, beautiful explanations and examples, great presentation, not very long videos and most importantly 3-10 minutes videos are making it extremely efficient. I will keep learning in the course.
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Arvy
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 1, 2016
I enjoyed taking the class... the video lectures were great with clear real life examples. One of the better classes I have taken i Coursera
One suggestion : rather than just reading a case study weekly, we can do some analysis like PEST or 5 Forces and have a peer review. This builds confidence towards capstone.
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Shelby
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 11, 2020
Easy to follow information that built on the Foundations of Business Strategy course. The professors that lecture for this course understand questions that arise without needing to hear them and as a learner I felt empowered to utilize the knowledge I learned effectively in my final assignment.
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Claudia
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 1, 2018
The course gives a great overview about how to proceed to implementation of business strategy from advance point of view, one of the things that most like to me was the updated information and for this reason the applicability to the real world and environments focused in growing business.
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Michal
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 22, 2020
Advanced Business Strategy is a great continuation for those who already attended the first course of Specialization. It explains the general rules that should be known to executives who are responsible for builiding strategies. It makes following the Specialization worth the time.
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PRATEEK
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 26, 2017
Very good course.If someone wants to learn analyzing an organizations business performance as well as spread in the right perspective & know its competitive position at a Strategic level. All taught & explained in a very simple way with a lot of real world examples.
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Daniel
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 22, 2020
I was very impressed with every steps of the program. The instructors are very professional and well knowledgeable. The program was able to expand my view and knowledge. Simply put, I learnt a lot.
Thank you University of Virginia, Thank you Coursera.
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mohammad
5.0
·Reviewed May 1, 2021
Thanks to the respected professors, I think this course provides a good perspective on understanding the concepts of founding and developing a competitive business position by introducing various analytics and researches method and tools.
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Samisson
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 18, 2016
This course is exceptional it gives the better understanding of Business strategy, i wonder why university credits are being denied for someone who has successfully passed courses like these, may the authorities reconsider their decision.
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Suraj
5.0
·Reviewed Feb 1, 2016
This is an excellent course and the professors have presented the subject in a lucid manner. It is quite easy to understand the concepts and particularly applying those concepts to the assignments is an immense learning experience.
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Suhail
5.0
·Reviewed May 9, 2020
This course will ensure you to understand business strategy with real examples. That will help you to understand the changes and techniques used by different world class firms to succeed in their competitive market.
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Aniket
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 4, 2019
One of the best courses for advanced business strategy. I definitely learnt a lot from this, especially international strategy and stakeholders who actually can hold our success. Thanks a lot for knowledge.
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Daniela
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 29, 2020
Un curso totalmente completo, donde se aprende a analizar los ciclos de vida de las empresas, puedes aprender estrategias que ayudan a llegar a los mercados objetivos. Totalmente plena con este curso.
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Sreena
5.0
·Reviewed Jul 19, 2021
Very helpful course for understanding the advanced strategy and tools which we can use to analyse the business strategy. Simply explanied and undestandable for each and every people around the world.
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ANIRUDH
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 11, 2017
Great Course and excellent insight about strategy approach for any business. Its has really given a full overview about business strategy approach.