Intercultural Management (3 cr)
Code: II6126-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2021 - 12.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 13.03.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
- Heidi Vartiainen
Teacher in charge
Heidi Vartiainen
Groups
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IINS20Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Management, Full-time Studies, Fall, 2020
Location and time
Contact teaching 30 h (incl. lectures and workshops), learning assignments and team work 24h, literature and self-study 24h, exam and feedback 3h.
Materials
Indicated in Moodle platform.
Teaching methods
The student
- is able to understand how globalization affects intercultural management
- is able to understand the main differences between societal and organizational culture
- is able to understand cultural diversity and apply theoretical knowledge of the cultural dimensions in intercultural management
- is able to understand and apply the key concepts of intercultural management, leading multicultural and diverse teams and leading change in multicultural context
- is aware of the factors that impact cross-cultural communication, team building, diversity, motivation and trust and is able to apply those factors in his/her behavior when working in intercultural teams
- is able to evaluate his/her skills needed to manage and work effectively in diverse cultural environments
Employer connections
Visitors from regional international companies and other working life connections
Exam schedules
Announced in Moodle
International connections
Connections with regional, international companies
The course is also available for exchange students
Completion alternatives
Students who have acquired similar competence elsewhere can apply for accreditation of prior learning (RPL).
Student workload
Contact teaching 30 h (incl. lectures and workshops), learning assignments and team work 24h, literature and self-study 24h, exam and feedback 3h.
Evaluation scale
H-5