Cross Cultural Management (academic track) (5 cr)
Code: HBIB0024-3002
General information
Enrollment
02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021
Timing
30.08.2021 - 20.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Business
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Steven Crawford
- Barbara Crawford
Groups
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HBI20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
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.
Location and time
During the fall semester, the Track usually meets once per week for three hours at the main campus, Rajakatu 35. During the spring semester the Track meeting schedule moves to a research seminar approach so that students can work individually or in pairs to collect data and complete the thesis project independently.
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
All learning materials are provided in class.
Teaching methods
Teaching methods include lectures, online participation, teams and group work, workshop-styled interventions, and desktop and field-based research.
Employer connections
It has been the case in the past that Track students have found an internship as a result of their Track activities.
Exam schedules
The Track students will complete a project report in the fall semester, and in the spring semester the student will document his or her research process and progress.
International connections
The products and project associated with the track feature international contexts and contacts.
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
During the fall semester there is presently no substitute in the case of this Track for direct participation in Track-related activities. A student in the spring semester who is living and studying abroad may be able to collect data and work toward completing the thesis.
Student workload
The Track schedule allows for approximately 135 hours per semester for all Track-related activities and studies.
Content scheduling
In the fall semester the Track students work in the classroom each week for one block of three hours. In the spring semester students will gather for research seminars for thesis support activities. The remainder of the student's time is focused on independent, partnership or group activities outside the classroom.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
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.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
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.
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.
Further information
Please contact the track leader directly.