Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand why employees at all levels need to manage cultural differences, 2) communicate more effectively with a multicultural workforce, 3) understand the challenges associated with international assignments, 4) learn cross-cultural negotiation strategies, 5) understand the theory and practice of conflict resolution across cultures, 6) develop strategies for collaboration across cultures, and 7) manage the communication of multicultural teams.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 31.08.2020 - 18.09.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jacek Mironski
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course examines the complex challenges and opportunities that international managers face in the global business environment today. Among the topics covered are: theories of intercultural management, culture s influence on conducting global business, managing the global workforce, building trust across cultures, cross-cultural negotiation, global leadership and ethics across borders.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none
- Teacher: Mironski Jacek