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ENT411Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Strategic Thinking And Problem Solving And Negotiation Skills

This course introduces students to strategic thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation skills essential for entrepreneurial success. It explores strategic foresight, challenging conventional thinking, and fostering effective decision-making. Topics include traditional and lateral thinking, strategy types, SWOT analysis, and the interface between thinking, problem-solving, and negotiation. Students will develop practical plans for innovation, strategic leadership, and unconventional business strategies, enhancing their critical thinking and negotiation abilities.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Strategic ThinkingProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsLateral ThinkingInnovation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Strategic Thinking

2

Problem Solving

3

Negotiation

4

Lateral Thinking

5

SWOT Analysis

6

PEST Analysis

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Analyst

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Manager

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Entrepreneur

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Management Consultant

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Negotiator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Business ManagementEntrepreneurshipConsultingHuman ResourcesSales

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

8h

Unit 1.1: Definition of Strategic Thinking

4 study hours
  • •Define strategic thinking
  • •Understand strategic thinking elements

Unit 1.2: Elements of Strategic Thinking

4 study hours
  • •Explore elements of strategic thinking
  • •Discuss importance to business
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

8h

Unit 1.3: Importance of Strategic Thinking to Business

4 study hours
  • •Analyze strategic thinking skills
  • •Understand role in business planning

Unit 1.4: Ways to Improve Strategic Thinking Skills

4 study hours
  • •Identify ways to improve strategic thinking
  • •Apply strategic thinking process
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

8h

Unit 1.5: Role of Strategic Thinking in Business Planning

4 study hours
  • •Examine strategic planning and organizing skills

Unit 1.5.1: Strategic Thinking Process

4 study hours
  • •Test yourself as strategic thinker
  • •Understand simplified strategic planning
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

8h

Unit 1.6: Strategic Planning and Organising Skills

4 study hours
  • •Explore principles of strategic leadership
  • •Discuss challenges to strategic planning

Unit 1.7: Simplified Strategic Planning

4 study hours
  • •Understand strategic innovative thinking into company
  • •Strategy Setting
Week
5

Module 2:

8h

Unit 2.1: Definition of Strategy

4 study hours
  • •Define strategy and levels of strategy

Unit 2.2.1: Corporate Strategy

4 study hours
  • •Understand intensive strategies and strategic situation
Week
6

Module 2:

8h

Unit 2.3: Intensive Strategies

4 study hours
  • •Understand strengths and weaknesses in business plan and strategic tools

Unit 2.4: Strategic Situation Analysis

4 study hours
  • •Understand more details of analysis for strategic tools or models
Week
7

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3.1: What is Lateral Thinking?

4 study hours
  • •Understand definition of lateral thinking and categories of tools of lateral thinking

Unit 3.2: Lateral Thinking Techniques

4 study hours
  • •Understand lateral thinking techniques and application of the lateral in marketing process
Week
8

Module 3:

8h

Unit 3.3: Vertical, Horizontal or Lateral... Which Way to Market?

4 study hours
  • •Understand ways to market products through vertical, horizontal or lateral

Unit 3.4: Importance of Vertical and Horizontal Linkages to Foster Win-Win Relationships in Business

4 study hours
  • •Understand elements, thinking modes, ideation methods and selection-SCAMPER
Week
9

Module 4:

8h

Unit 4.1: Definition of Problem Solving

4 study hours
  • •Understand definition of problem solving, its skills and basic steps in solving problems

Unit 4.2: Tools for Understanding Problems

4 study hours
  • •Understand tools of knowing problems and brainstorming
Week
10

Module 4:

8h

Unit 4.3: How to Make Better Decisions

4 study hours
  • •Understand the critical thinking in a decision making process to solve problems

Unit 4.4: Seven Steps Problem Solving Techniques: what's the problem?

4 study hours
  • •Understand the ways to solve problems using techniques and skills
Week
11

MODULE 5

8h

Unit 5.1: Definition of Negotiation

4 study hours
  • •Understand definition of negotiation and its elements

Unit 5.2: Elements of Negotiation

4 study hours
  • •Understand the importance of negotiation and its techniques in corporate organisations
Week
12

MODULE 5

8h

Unit 5.3: Importance of Negotiation in Corporate Organisation

4 study hours
  • •Understand conditions for negotiation and why parties choose to or refuse to negotiate

Unit 5.4: Techniques of Negotiation

4 study hours
  • •Understand negotiation skills for managers and role of communication in negotiation
Week
13

MODULE 5

8h

Unit 5.9: Negotiation Skills for Managers

8 study hours
  • •Understand negotiation skills for managers and role of communication in negotiation

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking strategic thinking elements

2

Practice SWOT and PEST analyses for different industries

3

Review lateral thinking techniques and apply them to case studies

4

Study negotiation strategies and tactics

5

Focus on understanding the application of problem-solving tools

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