Economics for Business

An Intensive 5-day Training Course

Economics for Business

Empowering Business Decisions with Economic Analysis

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Classroom sessions
DateVenueFee
08-12 Sep 2025Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
15-19 Dec 2025London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
20-24 Apr 2026Amsterdam - The Netherlands$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
06-10 Jul 2026Barcelona - Spain$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
07-11 Sep 2026Dubai - UAE$5,950RESERVE A SEAT
14-18 Dec 2026London - UK$5,950RESERVE A SEAT

Training Course Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, understanding the fundamental principles of economics is no longer optional but essential. This Economics for Business training course is designed to equip business leaders, managers, and early-career professionals from private as well as public sector organisations with the tools and insights needed to make informed, strategic decisions in a complex global economy. Through a combination of real-world case studies, interactive discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will explore key economic concepts such as supply and demand, market structures, and pricing strategies.

This Economics for Business training course will provide participants with a solid foundation in essential economic theory and its practical business applications. The course will examine how government policies, inflation, and global economic forces impact business operations and strategic planning. Participants will gain the skills to analyse economic trends, anticipate challenges, and seize opportunities in their industry. By completing this course, participants will not only understand the economic forces shaping their business environment but also be able to apply this knowledge to enhance decision-making, optimise operations, and create sustainable competitive advantages.

This training course will highlight:

  • Economic principles for business
  • Market structures and competitive strategy 
  • Consumer behaviour and pricing strategies 
  • Business and government 
  • International trade

Training Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core economic concepts
  • Analyse market dynamics
  • Apply economic tools to business strategy
  • Analyse the impact of government policies on business strategy
  • Understand global economic forces

Designed for

This training course is suitable to a wide range of managers in operational, functional and support areas in private sector companies, charities, public sector organisations, local authorities, and central government ministries.

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Business leaders and executives
  • Policy makers and government officials 
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Financial professionals
  • Marketing and sales professionals 
  • Professionals transitioning to business roles

Learning Methods

This training course will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. The training process is based on a balance of leading-edge learning mechanisms. This will offer delegates the opportunity of discussing the challenges faced by their own organisations. 

The Course Outline

Day One: Economic Principles for Business Success
  • Why economics matters for business
  • Microeconomics vs. macroeconomics
  • Demand and supply analysis 
  • Understanding market dynamics
  • Price and income elasticities 
  • Pricing strategies based on elasticity
  • Costs of the firm
  • Profit maximisation
Day Two: Market Structures and Competitive Strategy
  • Types of market structures
  • Business strategies in different markets
  • Pricing power and market control
  • Entry and exit barriers
  • Market concentration and power
  • Game theory and strategic decision making
Day Three: Macroeconomic Environment and Business Performance
  • Key macroeconomic indicators 
  • Business cycles
  • The role of the state
  • Fiscal policy
  • Monetary policy
  • Inflation
  • Labour markets 
  • Remedying market failures 
Day Four: Economic Decision Making and Risk Management
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Managing fixed and variable costs
  • Applications for business projects
  • Managing risk 
  • Diversification of firm-specific risk
  • Biases in decision making
Day Five: Global Economic Environment
  • Globalisation and modern business operations
  • The argument for free trade
  • Protectionism 
  • International trade 
  • Exchange rates 
  • Integrating economic insights 

The Certificate

  • Anderson Certificate of Completion will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
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    Our training programs are hosted at luxurious five-star hotels in prestigious destinations across the globe. Some of our popular locations include Dubai, London, Kuala Lumpur, Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Vienna, and many other iconic cities.

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