Georgetown launches courses for executives

Georgetown University, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, has launched its executive education courses in Business Economics for Spring 2017 in Doha. Digital marketing strategy, international finance, big data analytics, and public finance are among the topics offered. Aimed at aspiring leaders and mid-level executives, the courses provide participants with new tools, theoretical foundation, and key insights they can apply immediately to their challenges at work, while contributing to the overall strength of their organisations, and transforming complex global business challenges into opportunities.The two-day courses, in English or Arabic, are carefully selected and expertly designed. Participants can gain a solid understanding of how global market inter-dependencies and big data are shaping business and the economy, and develop the technical framework needed for enhancing decision-making, marketing, and strategic planning.“We are excited to bring the quality of our programmes and expertise to the business community in Doha through our executive education courses. This is a fantastic menu of courses that will help executives further develop their skills and become leaders within their organisations,” said Dr Alexis Antoniades, associate professor and director of international economics.Six courses are offered between April 23 and 27, with an early bird offer for participants who register before April 6. The courses on offer are: Family Business: Preserving the Legacy, Digital Marketing Strategy in the Global Economy, International Finance, Applied Econometrics: Panel Data, Big Data Analytics. For Arabic speakers, “Introduction to Public Finance,” a step-by-step guide to the key fundamentals of public and government budget preparation, will be taught entirely in Arabic.