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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Corporate Strategy by University of London

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About the Course

Corporate strategy is the strategy a firm uses to compete across multiple businesses. Many small firms want to grow by entering new businesses. Many large firms already are in multiple businesses, e.g. a photo camera producer selling also sunglasses. We developed this course to help you make good corporate strategy decisions. Of the many decisions a firm has to make, corporate strategy decisions are among the most consequential. We will look at these key corporate strategy decisions: - Diversification: How and which businesses should your firm enter? - Divestiture: How and from which businesses should your firm exit? - Corporate HQ: How should we organize corporate headquarters to create value across the different businesses?...

Top reviews

AS

Nov 10, 2023

I would really like to thank Mr. Vanneste for explaining everything in easy way. This course has really helped me with the better understanding of the Strategies which are used by the Corporate HQs

MK

Apr 16, 2020

This was a great refresher and explained the basics of Corporate Strategy in very easy to understand and enjoyable manner. In nutshell,the course in very logical and serving its purpose fully.

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By Neil E S S

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Jul 12, 2020

Overall, enjoyed the course. Very professional instructor who helped with the mood of this course, while the lessons themselves provided good foundational knowledge on the rationale behind diversification through M&A, divestiture through exiting a business, and the overarching role of the corporation in laying decisions for its businesses. Highly recommended for anyone interested in easily communicated concepts and learning how things work.

By Atif J

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Sep 20, 2023

The Corporate Strategy course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The content was comprehensive, and the instructors were highly knowledgeable. The real-world case studies provided valuable insights. The course structure was well-organized, making it easy to follow and engage with. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to gain a deep understanding of corporate strategy. I loved the way the instructor thought it.

By Ernest N

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Jan 4, 2023

I enjoyed the experience and applaud the delivery of the course contents. I will gladly recommend to course to individuals looking to improve their knowledge and skill in business management as most businesses operative diverse portfolio (and many startups don't realize it).

The course exposes you to many frameworks, however, it greatly emphasises details that many course providers do not. Thank you for the opportunity!

By Henglong L

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Feb 14, 2018

The course structure is very helpful and logical. It is easy to follow professor's ideas. I learned a lot from the course. For instance, I can differentiate many similar concepts that make people very confusing. Also, I accessed many advanced tools for CS. The examples employed are compelling as well. It is noted, however, it is not a easy course and you will need to really make efforts if you want to benefit from it.

By Drew M

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Jan 17, 2023

This is the 2nd online course I have taken through Coursera and was by far the best. The professor was excellent, both in the delivered recordings and in offline engagement.

The material was thorough though not overwhelming. I definitely feel that i have a better grasp on the concepts taught as a result. I did enjoy the social interaction part of the course with other students, even though I did not fully utilize it.

By Souvik M

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Mar 19, 2019

Starting from the very rudiments of Corporate Strategy, the course efficiently makes use of industry-relevant frameworks and examples to explain the decision-making process to be followed by a budding corporate strategist. The explanation of concepts is crystal clear and the course facilitator has also kept room for students to don their thinking and analytical caps in solving problems on the quiz and in assignments.

By Angela V

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Oct 5, 2020

Great course! Gives you an insight of how multi-business firms can imporve their corporate advantage to other individuals that might have the same diversification of businesses in a portfolio.

It's important to know how you can create more value for a company you're working for.

Professor Vanneste is great at teaching and giving perfect examples so you can understand what he's saying in the best way.

Thank you!

By Maahi K

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Dec 14, 2023

This course is excellent for everyone. It provides an overview of business strategies and cover each one in depth and detain. His knowledge and experience in the field is clearly seen through is conceptualised explanations and specific examples relate to content required. The teacher makes it look very easy but he also explains each concept exceptionally well. I look forward to seeing more courses by him

By Tan H F

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Oct 19, 2022

Great course, I have learned so much and improved my understanding on Corporate Strategy! The instructor was very clear with his explanation and is knowledgeable in the subject, enabling me to pick up very fast. I also enjoyed the course and love the way it was structured. If only I got the opportunity to learn more from him at UCL. A job well done to Mr.Bart Vanneste and his team!

By Francisco B

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Mar 8, 2019

Excellent course, and a very different way to learn Corporate Strategy through this new amazing tool called SYNERGISTIC PORTAFOLIO FRAMEWORK, a framework that will allows to detect the pros and cons in the Supply Chain Managment, and in businesses in general. Thank you very much Professor Vanneste, University of London and Coursera for all the aid you are giving to the world.

By 20-064 D A

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Jun 27, 2022

Excellent insight into how businesses work. Gives plenty of background to understand how corporations are governed, what drives different stakeholders. I really appreciate case studies, they were all inspirational and a great help to understand the course material. Lectures are easy to understand thanks to handouts that provide extra space to prepare for each sentence.

By Chiu W

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Aug 3, 2022

The course make me an other insight to corporate functioning. Gives a lot of background knowledge to understand how corporations are governed. I really appreciate case studies, all of them were inspiring and a great help to understand the course material. Lectures easy to follow due to handout giving extra space to prepare for each set. I strongly recommend the course.

By Yuen C W R V

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Nov 5, 2020

This is an excellent course. By the materials given, clear explanation and also slides and relevant readings are given to the course for further readings. Well guided and detail in explanation.

Post-course readings and links are also given to the students.

I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in Corporate Strategy. It will make your life a lot easier.

Thank you!

By Mark D P

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Sep 13, 2023

Honestly, this course is more advance and critical for my current course. However, the topics is helpful. So, thank you for this course it help me to deepened my understanding about businesses, and also in business strategic and management.

This course is very useful and helpful for me as a future entrepreneur. Because of that I will give 5 STARS.

By Lucky S B

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Sep 7, 2020

Great content, very eye opening regarding corporate strategy. Concepts explained with such clarity and precision, such that you do not have to go over and over the videos to understand what was being explained. I love the textbook excerpts that we get at the end of the lecture for more reading. Overall this was a great course and a great lecturer.

By Bradley C

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Aug 20, 2023

I can clearly state that the course has completed it's objective , and also went above my expectations . Every material or subject of the course was well explained and easy to understand . The information of the class are really helpful in any many line of work , with good understanding , each knowledge will be put to good use.

By Gulu N W

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Nov 4, 2022

The lecturer was excellent in his delivery of the course. The learning objectives were clear and delivered to perfection. The examples used through out were very insightful and gave me a clear understanding of the concepts being taught. The course content was very rich and has given me a boost in Corporate Strategy.

Thank you.

By Li C T

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Sep 13, 2022

Enjoyed this course very much! The course coordinator communicated the points on each of the areas very clearly, and at the beginning of a new topic, chapter, he always went back to the previously learning. I highly recommend this course for those who want to have a general, or basic understanding of Corporate Strategy

By SAN V

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Apr 11, 2021

It's a much-needed course for me as I am entering into manager level in my organization. This course content is so beautifully organized and easily understandable for a geek like me. I bought the book the author co-wrote and I can vouch anyone can easily read and understand the strategy behind mergers and acquisitions.

By Naveen B S

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Aug 28, 2023

The course structure is apt for someone who is new to this subject. The instructor was very clear in his method of delivering the course and had a positive outlook about him which helped me ease into the lectures. The quizzes were also aptly designed to test our knowledge.

Overall a very good course for beginners.

By Vansh C

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Sep 16, 2022

This course is very trustable for the especiaally for commerce business stream. i am thankful to Mr.Bart for explaining the course in such a flowable manner .I seriously studied this course with such an encouragement . Now i know the real meaning of time also to utilise it.

thank you!!

regards,

Vansh Chhabra

By Philip H

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Mar 9, 2021

Excellent introduction to corporate strategy. The course covered key issues in appropriate detail and at a balanced pace. It was also interesting to use the Synergistic Portfolio Framework - a handy tool. The course can function as a stand alone programme or as a platform for further study. Well done Bart.

By Yevhen S

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Dec 8, 2021

Nice, succinct, easy-going, comprehensive course. A good introduction into corporate strategy world. As for acting professionals the course is a bit too easy and facile, but nevertheless interesting and well structured. I guess more advanced sequel course on Corporate Strategy would be highly appreciated.

By Ajiboye O

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Oct 21, 2020

With this course, you are able to gain a depth insight into corporate strategy. Understanding divestiture, allocation of resources across businesses with the corporate HQ and a couple of other theories within the business environment. It was one of the most tasking courses ever and yet quite fulfilling.

By Bruno B

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Dec 4, 2021

I'm super reticent with online courses nowadays. Although, this time I confess to be very surprised. Practical exercises, clear examples, easy ways to test yourself and teacher is really worried to send the message straight to the point! Feeling better to have had my time worth it! Thank you all guys!