Illinois Tech
Business Management Essentials Specialization
Illinois Tech

Business Management Essentials Specialization

Master Business Analytics and Essentials. Gain essential skills in Excel, financial analysis, and process management to drive business success

Smriti Anand
Michael Rybak
Jeffrey Berk

Instructors: Smriti Anand

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3 months to complete
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Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6

(40 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to analyze and interpret business data to drive strategic decisions.

  • Techniques for optimizing business operations and improving financial performance.

  • Leadership skills to effectively manage teams and projects in a data-driven environment.

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May 2025

143 practice exercises

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Skills you'll gain

Strategic Marketing, Marketing Channel, Brand Management, Branding, Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Business Ethics, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Innovation, Marketing, Value Propositions, and Market Research

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Skills you'll gain

Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Balance Sheet, Financial Forecasting, Inventory Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Statements, Fraud detection, Trend Analysis, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Working Capital, and Financial Accounting

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Project Management, Change Management, Return On Investment, Process Mapping, Process Management, Business Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Performance Measurement, Risk Management, Business Technologies, Quality Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Management, Quality Management, Workflow Management, Performance Improvement, Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement Process, and Pareto Chart

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Skills you'll gain

Influencing, Conflict Management, Business Ethics, Innovation, Leadership, Team Leadership, Cultural Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Organizational Change, Team Management, Business Communication, Business Leadership, Cultural Sensitivity, Human Resource Strategy, Leadership and Management, Negotiation, People Management, and Virtual Teams

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This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

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Smriti Anand
Illinois Tech
1 Course2,756 learners

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