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This course was designed for students who are interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design. During the course, you will develop your project design, monitoring and evaluation skills as well as your analytical and presentation skills.
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This course introduces you to the approach, concepts, and methodology of game theory using simple puzzles compiled over nearly two decades of teaching game theory, along with articles from reputable newspapers addressing contemporary societal problems. Through working on such puzzles, you will gain practice with examples, enabling you to analyse real-world problems described in articles with game-theoretic tools.
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Once only a feat of governments, today, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, among others, systematically conduct space-related activities. The discussion continues with companies establishing themselves on craters and lunar real estate being in dispute. After completion of this course, you will be able to respond to questions such as: “What are the ethical dimensions of space settlement?” and “What are the economic elements of going to space, and who might benefit from them?”
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This course is designed for marketing enthusiasts, business professionals, and aspiring luxury brand managers who seek to master the intricacies of the elite market segment. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical case studies, you will gain a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the luxury sector.
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This course will teach you how to record business transactions following a double-entry system, and how to prepare financial statements—income statements and Balance Sheets similar to the ones reported by famous corporations such as Apple, Google and Microsoft.
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In today’s data-driven world, interpreting labour market statistics is a crucial skill. This one-week intensive course delves into the multifaceted role of statistics in labour market analysis: the potential for misuse, the influence of politics, the role of statistics in social policies, and the importance of statistics to understand social and technological transitions.
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During this course, you will master derivatives and hedging, and learn how to work with and read financial statements properly. By combining your knowledge of derivatives, hedging and financial statements, you will be able to recommend appropriate actions for problems that companies face on a daily basis.
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This course aims to make you a financial analyst. During the course, you will learn how to analyse financial statements of two or more corporations (such as Microsoft and Apple) to compare and contrast the performance, liquidity, and solvency from the points of view of a manager, banker or shareholder.
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The ability to effectively harness data and communicate its insights is a game-changing skill every professional and student must have. This course provides the theoretical background as well as a deep dive into the fusion of data visualisation and storytelling, two competencies that not only facilitate information dissemination but also set you on the path to becoming a clearer communicator and an invaluable asset to any organisation.
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Economics is a dynamic and multifaceted field that provides valuable insights into how societies allocate resources, make decisions, and shape their financial systems. This course is designed to give you a foundational understanding of key economic theories, both at macroeconomic and microeconomic levels.
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How do investors know if the price of a share is overvalued or undervalued? This course will teach you how to determine the expected value (price) of a share, applying fundamental analysis. It will integrate all corporate finance concepts, theories, metrics and models into specific valuation exercises that will help you make sense of all the finance-related topics normally covered in standard business education.
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This course aims to, among others, identify new developments in the field of HRM, provide conceptual and practical frameworks for successfully managing people and teams in a global, cross-cultural context, and to develop the necessary insights and skills for international managers and professionals to operate successfully in a highly competitive, international context.
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This course was designed for students who are interested in the aid/development sector as well as students who are interested in logical models that can be applied to project design. During the course, you will develop your project design, monitoring and evaluation skills as well as your analytical and presentation skills.
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This course gives you an in-depth understanding of financial derivatives and how to use them to hedge exposures and invest in the capital markets. It will elucidate strategies taking advantage of market volatility in creating value investments in Foreign Exchange, commodities and equities. It will also discuss real life cases to help you understand and appreciate the practical use of derivatives.
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This course extends from a micro to a macro perspective to explore the relationship between marketing and society and the impact of markets and marketing practices in our current world. It encompasses elements of business & consumer rights, sustainability, social marketing, critical marketing and consumer society.
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Unlock the secrets to successful investment management with this comprehensive course, now enriched with cutting-edge AI integration through ChatGPT. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or retail investor, this course delves into the latest investment strategies, performance evaluation techniques, and the transformative power of artificial intelligence.
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Many traders and investors use technical analysis, and it can be very profitable. In this course, you will learn various aspects of trading (such as indicators, chart patterns and candlesticks). Whether you are looking for a potential base to earn some extra income on the side or you are at the footsteps of a full-time trading career, this course will give you the necessary foundations to start your journey in the financial markets.
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This course provides you with conceptual and practical frameworks for successfully managing people and teams in times of disruption (artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning), and allows you to develop the necessary insights and skills to operate successfully in a rapidly developing environment. You will also develop plans and ideas for both personal development and the development of organisations.
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Why do few countries succeed while many fail? Why is development so hard? This course introduces you to the challenges of economic development. Based on a formulation of the problem (“What do we mean by development?”), you will be introduced to an overview of attempts to address the various challenges – both in theory and practice – with selective deep-dives.
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In the contemporary landscape, pivotal elements driving economic and societal transformations include the digital revolution and the shift towards environmental sustainability. This course delves into the design and implementation of industrial policies to drive digital innovation and green transition by combining theoretical concepts with evidence-based policies from diverse nations.