Course description
Economics for Business
Earn an official certificate of professional achievement from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Large-scale economic trends can profoundly affect businesses of all sizes, whether it’s inflation, governmental policy, or changes in market demand. For contemporary organizations to remain competitive, executives must account for the impact in their strategic decision making. The Economics for Business online program from MIT Sloan offers you the opportunity to explore economics from a business perspective, guided by renowned economist Professor Roberto Rigobon. You’ll be exposed to an engaging mix of case studies, narratives, and problem-solving activities designed to build your understanding of macroeconomics. On completion, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge to interpret and manage economic change within your organization.
Suitability - Who should attend?
Is this course for you?
The program is geared towards business professionals and leaders looking to understand the influence of economic trends on business, and who are seeking tools, concepts, and models to inform their decision making. Aspiring managers and executives with decision-making responsibilities stand to benefit from an understanding of the broader business environment. The cross-industry applications of macroeconomics is beneficial for business professionals aiming to enhance their knowledge of economic trends and advance within their career.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Learn to recognize and react to the economic forces shaping your business, and earn an official digital certificate of completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
This program also counts toward an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate, which you can earn upon completion of four programs where at least three of the four come from your chosen certificate track and at least one is completed in person. Find full details here.
What will set you apart
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with:
- Tools and frameworks to navigate the economic forces affecting your business.
- The ability to identify and evaluate macroeconomic variables, policies, and financial indicators, and account for these events in your decision making.
- A critical intuition for macroeconomic trends developed through problem-based learning and led by world-renowned economist Professor Roberto Rigobon.
Training Course Content
Discover the impact of economics on business as you work through the weekly modules of this online program.
Module 1
The global economy
Module 2
Consumer confidence and policy effects
Module 3
Currencies, crises, and cryptos
Module 4
Measuring economic health: The current account
Module 5
Measuring economic health: The labor market
Module 6
Economic shocks
Module 7
Social and political factors
Module 8
Creating economic sustainability
Course delivery details
Duration
- 6 weeks Excluding orientation
- 6–8 hours per week Self-paced learning online