Course overview
This course equips students with the expertise to design, analyse, and optimise value chains, leveraging cutting-edge tools and technologies to create and capture value. In today’s interconnected and competitive business landscape, effective value chain management is vital for organisational success. Through a dynamic blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, students will develop strategic thinking and decision-making skills to align value chains with organisational goals, boost competitiveness across diverse industries, and thrive in both domestic and global markets.
- Foundations of Value Chain Strategy
- Future-proof Value Chains in a Digital and Global Economy
- Strategic Value Chains for Excellence
Course learning outcomes
- Evaluate the strategic importance of value chains in achieving organisational objectives and competitive advantage in global markets
- Analyse value chain processes and integration, to identify and propose technologically innovative opportunities for optimisation and improvement
- Develop, justify, and present value chain strategies in high-functioning teams, aligning with organisational goals and responding to market dynamics, while demonstrating advanced communication, leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration
- Assess the impact of technological advancements and global trends on value chain design and management, designing strategic solutions to future-proof organisations while communicating findings effectively