Effective MBA

International Business Management

100% Online | 15 mins a day | 10 months

About the program

  • Becoming succesful in International Business requires a understanding a combination of several factors as well as your own company, business and your own personality or profile.
  • Our Effective MBA - International Business will help you to realize and strategically plan the crucial steps you will need to expand your company or business abroad. 
  • This innovative training programme is designed specifically for working professionals who prepare for entering markets abroad.

Key study objectives

  • Adaptive Learning Models
    Stay ahead with modules tailored to address the challenges and opportunities of the modern business world. Combine learning with work responsibilities and personal life .
  • Practical and Actionable
    Each module isn’t just theory—it’s packed with actionable insights and strategies you can implement immediately.
  • Program Duration and Accreditaion
    This fully online program is designed for maximum flexibility . The program emphasizes microlearning , requiring just 15 minutes of daily learning over 10 months. Details about our accreditation can be found here
  • Understand international business
    Learn the specifics and requirements for becoming successful in entering new markets and expanding abroad.
International Business Video

International Business consists of 10 Modules

Effective MBA

1. Economics

The study module focuses on essential economic concepts for leadership and decision-making. It covers Managerial Economics and Economics for Business Leaders, providing practical tools for navigating complex environments. Participants will learn Quantitative Demand Analysis to understand market demand, explore the impact of global trends on strategy in Demographic, Economic, and Geopolitical Landscapes, and interpret key Economic Indicators for informed decisions.

2. Business

This module provides a comprehensive foundation in international business and market research, focusing on strategies for identifying and reaching target markets. It includes International Business Foundations and Market Research Foundations, with specialized content on Market Research: B2B and Identifying Your Target Market. You will learn to optimize research efforts with Maximizing Your Market Research: Strategies for Success and explore key topics like Leading International Growth and Business Development, including Strategic Planning and forming Alliances & Partnerships. The module also provides practical skills for Dealing with Difficult Clients in B2B Sales.

3. Marketing

Third module provides a foundation in marketing, focusing on both traditional and digital strategies. It includes International Marketing Foundations, Marketing Foundations, and Digital Marketing Foundations, offering key principles for effective campaigns. You will also explore Marketing Foundations: Integrated Marketing Strategies to create cohesive approaches and learn to develop Inclusive Content by Identifying and Preventing Racism in Your Marketing. The module also covers best practices for Marketing Virtual and Hybrid Events, ensuring success in diverse formats.

4. Finance and Risk Management

This module focuses on essential finance and accounting principles, alongside modern risk management strategies. It includes Finance Foundations and Accounting Foundations: Global Finance and Accounting. Explore Emerging Financial Risk Management and develop The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business. The module emphasizes Big Picture Thinking for Financial Risk Analysis, equipping learners to assess and address complex financial risks effectively.

5. Human Resource Management

This module provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of HR and practices essential for business success. It covers Strategic Human Resources and HR Foundations, focusing on talent sourcing and effective Resource Management Strategies for Reaching Business Goals. Participants will learn about Job Market Basics for Business Leaders, Finding and Retaining High Potentials, and Considering Transferable Skills in Talent Acquisition and Retention. The module addresses the Employee Experience in a Hybrid Business World and explores HR Recruiting Communication Strategies to attract top talent. Practical topics such as Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding and Identify and Unleash Potential in Your Employees ensure actionable insights in a field of Human Resources.

6. Business Law and Ethics

This module focuses on essential legal and ethical knowledge for business managers. It includes Business Law for Managers and How to Read a Business Contract, providing key insights into understanding legal documents. Participants will explore Understanding Intellectual Property and gain advanced knowledge with Understanding US Patents: A Deeper Dive. The module also covers compliance topics like Learning GDPR and Audit and Due Diligence: Priorities and Best Practices. Ethical considerations are emphasized through Business Ethics, Ethical Decision-Making in Business: Strategies for Success, and Practical Ethics for Businesses and Individuals, ensuring a well-rounded approach to responsible business practices.

7. Supply Chain Management

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of supply chain management, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. It includes Supply Chain Foundations and Fundamentals of Sustainable Supply Chains, focusing on modern best practices. Participants will explore Supply Chain Foundations: Supplier Development and Diversity and learn strategies for Implementing Supply Chain Management. The module highlights Digital Transformation in Supply Chains and the application of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Supply Chains, along with key principles in Supply Chain Foundations: Managing the Process.

8. Performance Management

This module focuses on building skills to enhance individual and team performance in the workplace. It includes Foundations of Performance Management and advanced topics like Performance Management: Improving Employee Performance and Conducting Performance Reviews. You will learn strategies to Stand Out as a Power Performer at Work and develop effective Performance Improvement Plans. Leadership growth is emphasized through Evaluating Your Growth as a Leader and Getting Organized for Peak Performance. The module also explores overcoming challenges with Overcome the Productivity Perception Gap as a Manager, creating a High Performance Culture, and How Managers Drive Extraordinary Team Performance.

9. Cross-Cultural Communication

This module focuses on enhancing communication skills in diverse and global work environments. It covers Communicating Across Cultures and Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence, including strategies for Communicating Across Cultures Virtually. Participants will learn to foster effective interactions with Unlocking Authentic Communication in a Culturally-Diverse Workplace and Social Interactions for Multinational Teams. The module also emphasizes building confidence with Communicating with Confidence and provides insights into Leading Diverse Teams to Success. Practical skills are reinforced with Communication Skills for Modern Management.

10. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

The last module equips you with essential skills for negotiation and conflict resolution in professional settings. It includes Negotiation Foundations and Conflict Resolution Foundations, offering practical approaches to handling workplace challenges. Participants will explore The Manager's Guide to Difficult Conversations and learn Mindful Communication for Less Conflict and Stronger Relationships. Advanced topics such as From Conflict to Courage: A Guide for Senior Leaders and Managing Team Conflict provide strategies for leadership roles. The module also emphasizes effective communication through Having Difficult Conversations and Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact.

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Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, you will be equipped with the following skills and capabilities:

  • Strategic Management Skills: You will acquire advanced abilities in strategic planning, change management, and effective data-driven decision-making.
  • Modern Management Tools: You will be capable of utilizing the latest tools and methodologies to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
  • Innovation and Creativity: You will be prepared to initiate innovative projects, support creative solutions, and implement pioneering strategies in organizations.
  • Leadership Skills: You will gain the competencies required to lead and motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and build strong organizational cultures.
  • Global Perspective: You will understand international trends in management and be ready to apply these insights in multicultural environments.

Graduate profile

As a graduate, you will excel in roles such as strategic planning manager, business development director, and operations manager by applying your strategic thinking skills to plan and implement strategies for organizational growth and efficient resource use. In positions like team leader, department head, and executive manager, you will leverage your leadership and team management skills to lead high-performing teams and solve complex challenges. Your expertise in innovative management techniques will make you suitable for roles such as innovation managers, product development directors, and change management consultants. Additionally, your global and cultural awareness will be invaluable in positions within multinational companies or any cross-cultural role, such as international business managers and global project leaders. Finally, in roles like data analysts, business analysts, and financial managers, you will make informed decisions based on robust data analysis, focusing on efficiency and ethical values.

How does the Effective MBA work?

How does the Effective MBA work?

Obtain Professional Certificate

Graduates receive a completion certificate of the professional

Effective Course.

Boost your Professional career

Take your career growth and personal development to the next level.

Start your global Networking

Connect with people around the world and make valuable business connections.

TESTIMONIALS

Meet some of our students

"My industry-related management experience has been given further exposure and a solid foundation in marketing, finance, business innovation, and managerial accounting, thereby empowering an engineer like me to start a business with confidence."
Francis Nwajei, MBAMaintenance Engineering Manager
"EDU Effective MBA is one of the best affordable online MBA available currently. This Effective MBA course is comprehensive and designed to meet the requirements of working professionals, managers, and people aspiring to become managers. The modules and topics covered under this course are worth the value."
Lalit Bisht, MBASenior Project Manager
"Efficient, effective and good way of learning. We can study anytime and anywhere with high-quality materials and an excellent e-learning platform. I got many things from this program: academic knowledge, theory, and practical approaches obtained from experienced lecturers."
Donald H. Sitompul, MBAVice President of Development