The world of chemicals is highly dependent on what happens in the energy industry, but also on the specific relationships within the value chain as well as the competition on the end markets for chemical products.

• The external environment – How the macroeconomic and the energy environment affect the chemical industry
• Competitiveness – How companies compete based on their feedstock position, their scale, geography and level of integration
• The value chain – How industry players are influenced by what happens along the value chain
• Project evaluation and feasibility – considerations when planning new projects and understanding financial modelling
• Strategy and competition – Strategic planning in a competitive environment

• New professionals joining the industry, who use the course as introduction to the chemical business
• Experienced professionals who wish to refresh and broaden their knowledge and to understand how the industry is connected
• Professionals from the financial sectors, consulting companies, legal, and research institutions, who deal with the chemical industry
• Personnel from various functional areas, such as marketing, planning, logistics, procurement, HR, and corporate communications