104-030-IO1 Intercultural Management
Study program: | Controlling (M.A.) |
Academic level and semester: | Master, 3rd semester |
ECTS credits/workload per semester: | 3 / 75 |
Contact hours per week/contact hours per semester: | 2 / 25 |
Type/Teaching method: | Lecture |
| Language of instruction: | English |
Frequency: | Winter semester |
Lecturer: | Thomas Schommers |
Content: | The course introduces theories and concepts of cultures and intercultural management. It enables students to evaluate theories and do further research on theories beyond those introduced in class. The class will introduce different concepts of culture (Hofstede, Schein, Hall, Trompenaars etc.). Concepts of intercultural conflict and intercultural communication will be analyzed. Students will then test the concepts by applying them to their own experience (e.g. gathered while studying abroad). Moreover, we will look at the cultures of various regions / countries in detail and their implications for doing business. Students become aware of the implications of national and corporate cultures for international business activities. They recognize that activities of companies are often culturally bound and can apply their knowledge on practical examples. |
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| Recommended for: | Undergraduates |
| Prerequisites: | Business/Economics, Management (intermediate level) and a good knowledge of English is required |
Restrictions: | None |
Assessment: | Written exam |