This specialization provides a comprehensive understanding of business analytics and essential management skills. Learners will master Excel for data analysis, financial statement analysis, and process management. The courses are designed to equip professionals with the tools needed to enhance business value and operational efficiency.
Business Management Essentials Specialization
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Business Management Essentials Specialization
Master Business Analytics and Essentials. Gain essential skills in Excel, financial analysis, and process management to drive business success
Instructors: Smriti Anand
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3 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.6
(29 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
3 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
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.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Inventory Accounting
- Business Process
- Brand Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Global Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Marketing
- Process Improvement
- Business Strategy
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Business Process Management
- Process Management
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Financial Management
- Decision Making
- Organizational Change
- Leadership
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May 2025
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Category: Strategic Marketing
Category: Brand Management
Category: Marketing Channel
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Category: Customer Relationship Management
Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Global Marketing
Category: Branding
Category: Marketing Communications
Category: Corporate Sustainability
Category: Digital Marketing
Category: Market Research
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Marketing
Category: Innovation
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Financial Statement Analysis
Category: Financial Analysis
Category: Cash Flows
Category: Balance Sheet
Category: Inventory Accounting
Category: Financial Forecasting
Category: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Category: Income Statement
Category: Accounting
Category: Trend Analysis
Category: Working Capital
Category: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Category: Financial Statements
Category: Financial Data
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Project Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Process Mapping
Category: Process Improvement
Category: Process Analysis
Category: Return On Investment
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Process Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Business Process Improvement
Category: Performance Improvement
Category: Business Process Management
Category: Operational Excellence
Category: Business Process
Category: Quality Improvement
Category: Quality Management
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Pareto Chart
Category: Continuous Improvement Process
Category: Business Technologies
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Leadership
Category: Team Leadership
Category: Decision Making
Category: Diversity and Inclusion
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Influencing
Category: Negotiation
Category: Business Communication
Category: Organizational Change
Category: Organizational Development
Category: Team Motivation
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Leadership and Management
Category: Virtual Teams
Category: Team Management
Category: Human Resource Strategy
Category: Business Leadership
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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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Frequently asked questions
No, it’s not required—but it is recommended that you follow the course sequence listed on the specialization landing page. This order is designed to help you build your skills progressively, from foundational concepts to more advanced topics.
No, this specialization is open to all MOOC learners. You do not need to be an admitted degree-seeking student to complete the specialization and receive a Coursera–IIT co-branded non-credit certificate.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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