Strategic Management
Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.3.1.I26
| Date | Apr 08-09, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550 € |
Fundamentals
Understand the strategic management process and analyze business environments from internal and external perspectives.
Technology
Apply strategic analysis tools to assess competitive advantage and support strategy formulation at business and corporate levels.
Applications
Evaluate strategic options and analyze business portfolios to support decision-making and long-term value creation.
What you'll explore
- Understand the overall process of strategic management as a structured framework for analyzing and guiding business decisions.
- Learn key steps including strategic analysis, strategy formulation, evaluation based on competitive advantage, and portfolio strategy, examining each in detail.
- Analyze strategy formulation in oligopolistic markets and understand competitive interactions between firms.
- Integrate and apply strategic frameworks through discussion and practical exercises.
- Validate and deepen knowledge through case studies that connect theory with real-world business situations.
Your key takeaways
- Describe central concepts of strategic management and the ideal-typical strategy process.
- Conduct internal and external strategic analyses, such as SWOT, to support strategy formulation.
- Understand key concepts and sources of competitive advantage and their role in business and competitive strategies.
- Formulate strategies at both company and business unit levels.
- Understand core principles of strategy evaluation, implementation, and fundamental concepts of change management.
Taught by recognized experts in Strategic Management
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Dominik Beck

Dominik Beck is a lecturer at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. He specializes in strategic management and competitive strategy, with a focus on applying analytical frameworks to real-world business contexts. His work combines academic expertise with practical experience, particularly in strategy formulation, market analysis, and case-based teaching in executive education.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields
- Strategic Management and Business Professionals
Managers, consultants, and business leaders responsible for defining and executing strategies, building competitive advantage, and guiding organizational direction. - Corporate Strategy and Development Professionals
Professionals involved in corporate development, business unit strategy, and portfolio management, focusing on growth, positioning, and long-term value creation. - Market Analysis and Competitive Strategy Professionals
Analysts and specialists working on industry analysis, competitive dynamics, and strategic positioning in complex and evolving markets. - Decision-Making and Transformation Roles
Professionals at the interface of strategy and operations, engaged in strategic planning, change management, and organizational transformation initiatives. - Early-Career Professionals and Researchers
Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in business, economics, or related fields seeking to build competencies in strategic management and decision-making.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
