Cross Cultural Management (academic track)Laajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The academic track serves to prepare and activate students to complete their bachelor's thesis in the second year of their studies. Students in the Cross-cultural Management Track may choose to focus on a range of topics related to culture, communication, global virtual teams, education, human resource management, and conflict management.

Track intended learning outcomes (ILOs):

IBBUS (Analytical Business Skills ); IBCRI Critical Thinking; IBCOM Communication Skills; IBCOL Collaborative Skills; IBESR Ethical, Sustainable and Responsible Conduct; IBPER Personal Skills

Content

Students are engaged in project-oriented activities that extend their previous studies in cross-cultural management. As well, tuition and support is offered for thesis research project development and execution.

Qualifications

HBIB0014 Cross-cultural Management Essentials: Communication, Conflict, and Management Perspectives OR HIBC3100 Intercultural Communication in Business Contexts. Approved, documented prior studies in intercultural communication or cross-cultural management may suffice as prerequisites for this track.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

A grade of 1 or 2 evidences a very basic level of skills development and execution. A grade of 1 indicates poor attendance and participation in track activities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

To earn a grade of 3 you have evidenced good attendance and participation in all track activities. For a grade of 4 you will clearly evidence good reporting skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

To earn a grade of 5 you will evidence excellent attendance and participation in all track activities. Your client development work and facilitation results show strong interest, motivation and follow-through. Your attention to the stages of your thesis research process is consistent and well executed.

Materials

All learning materials are provided in class.

Further information

Please contact the track leader directly.