Curricula

Objectives

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.

Time and location

During the fall semester, the Track typically meets once per week for 2.5 hours. During the spring semester, the Track meeting schedule primarily moves to a research seminar approach, although there will be periodic "tutorial" presentations, so that students can work individually or in pairs to collect data and complete the thesis project independently.

Learning materials and recommended literature

All learning materials are provided in class or drawn from the literature or field research by the individuals students.

Teaching methods

Teaching methods include lectures, seminar-styled collaborative work, and desktop and field-based research.

Practical training and working life connections

In the past that Track students have found an international internship as a result of their Track activities. Moreover, the ability to research and write about research well is a key skill needed for any career.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The Track students will complete a project/research report in the fall semester. Then, in the spring, the student will document his or her thesis research process and progress.

International connections

The products and project associated with the track can feature international contexts and contacts.

Alternative completion methods

During the fall semester, there is presently no substitute for direct participation and class collaboration in Track-related activities. In the spring semester. however, students living and studying abroad or may be able to collect data and work toward completing the thesis in that location, and are supported by online interaction for seminars and occasional lectures.

Student workload

The Track schedule allows for approximately 135 hours per semester for all Track-related activities and studies. Particularly in the spring semester, the bulk of this work is done outside class.

Content scheduling

In the fall semester the Track students work in the classroom each week for one block of 2.5 hours or outside the classroom on their track projects. In the spring semester students will gather for research seminars to support their thesis activities. The remainder of the student's time is focused on independent, partnership or group activities outside the classroom. Students are in class for a series of tutorials on thesis research.

Further information for students

Based on participation in class work and advancement in their thesis work, students earn a grade between 0 and 5.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (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.

Evaluation criteria, good (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.

Evaluation 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.

Prerequisites

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.