Futurism and Business: Dealing with Complexity
University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development
  • Start Date: 31 Oct, 2016
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Learn practical skills to help you predict trends in business and prepare for the future with this free online course.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Introduction

Introduction Video

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

In a world of new opportunities, where change is happening faster than ever, knowing how to think about the future is a skill that is becoming vital for effective leadership in business, government and community organisations.


This course will help improve your ability to prepare for the future and teach you some practical skills for helping predict it.


Explore how to think about the future


We’ll get started by looking at the area of future studies - exploring its definitions and history, before moving on to look at the different ways and systems that we can use to think about the future.


Learn how to measure the future


We’ll also look at some practical ways to assess the future, including: practical modelling techniques for predicting trends in multivariate complex systems, scenario planning, and emerging ethical frameworks.



Finally we’ll discuss various emerging trends - from the sociological to the technological - examining how these trends have been predicted, and whether they can be considered accurate.


There are no special requirements for this course but an interest in future planning and analysis might be useful.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development

The University of Stellenbosch Business School, located in the Tyger Valley business district in the northern part of Cape Town, offers a wide range of internationally accredited management and leadership programmes.

USB is recognised as a top school in the international business school network. It was the first school from an African university to receive all three international accreditations: AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA.

Overall, we strive to develop responsible leaders through well-grounded business education and research.

USB's programmes are relevant for South Africa, other African countries and beyond. Over and above our flagship MBA, we offer programmes in Development Finance, Leadership Development, Management Coaching, Futures Studies and Project Management.  Click here to see USB's programmes.

 

Vision

Globally distinguished as the business knowledge partner in Africa

Mission

We develop responsible leaders through well-grounded business education and research

Value commitments

  • Integrity:  We are accountable and earn the trust and respect of all our stakeholders 
  • Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and enhance inclusivity
  • Innovation:  We foster critical thinking and application
  • Engagement: We shape business thinking and interact with wider society to promote the public good
  • Excellence: We benchmark against the best and exceed expectations
  • Sustainability: We act to ensure economic, social and ecological well-being

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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