Master the strategic planning process and define HR's role in aligning workforce initiatives with core business goals. This business acumen program empowers you to position HR strategies as vital drivers of operational success and long-term growth.

Explore how key business areas—sales, marketing, R&D, operations, finance, and IT—work together toward shared goals. Understand HR's role in supporting each function and identifying cross-departmental opportunities that advance business priorities and strengthen internal collaboration.

Interpret finance and accounting reports and metrics to understand how organizations generate profit. Learn to speak the language of finance and use business data to align HR activities with financial performance and accountability.

Interpret business reports and operational data across functions, including sales, marketing, R&D, operations, finance, and IT. Strengthen your ability to identify trends, assess organizational performance, and use metrics to inform and support strategic HR decisions.

Examine the impact of globalization on business operations, including regulatory differences and cultural expectations. Discover how HR ensures alignment and compliance across borders, supporting international growth through strategic workforce planning and global policy integration.

Develop foundational project management skills to plan, implement, and evaluate HR initiatives. Lead complex projects such as mergers and acquisitions, and ensure outcomes advance broader business objectives and drive lasting organizational transformation.