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: 02.09.2024 - 20.09.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jacek Mironski

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Module 1
    2024-2025 Module 2
    2024-2025 Module 3
    2025-2026 Module 1
    2025-2026 Module 2
    2025-2026 Module 3

    Registration:

    The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.