EC 52.4 Introduction to intercultural Management (MUT)

EC 52.4 Introduction to intercultural Management (MUT)

  • Level

    Bachelor's degree

  • ECTS

    2,5 credits

  • Component

    Collège Etudes Européennes et Internationales (EEI)

  • Number of hours

    20h

  • Semester

    Autumn

Description

Course outline (simplified): 

  •  Introduction and overview of intercultural communication
  • Globalization and different worldviews
  • Stereotypes, prejudices, and self-awareness
  • Intercultural dimensions and communication styles 
  •  Developing a multicultural team approach 
  •  Intercultural communication and corporate culture 
  •  International negotiations and intercultural aspects 
  •  Generational differences

 

  • Teaching methods: A blended approach combining academic lectures and interactive workshops with practical case studies.
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Objectives

  • Identify cultural differences and assess their impact
  • Recognize one's own cultural biases and adapt to different contexts
  • Overcome stereotypes to build trust-based relationships
  • Master key intercultural dimensions, such as attitudes towards time, authority, tolerance of uncertainty, and communication styles
  • Prevent and manage conflicts arising from intercultural differences
  • Communicate and interact effectively in international teams
  • Prepare for an international assignment
  • Negotiate effectively in an international context
  • Manage projects and meetings with international participants
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Knowledge check

The final assessment is based on (an essay, a case study, questions, a multiple-choice test, etc.)

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