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Itä-Suomen Yliopisto

Joensuu, Kuopio

Introduction to International Business in German-Speaking Countries, spring 2027

Open university
Credits:
3 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Business and international collaboration, Law and society
Teaching format:
Online teaching
Price:
60 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

On the course you are learning on the topics of basics of general business and international business in the German-speaking countries, intercultural communication with a special focus on business basics and strategies in the German speaking-countries.

Learning outcomes:

The student

  • knows basic concepts of international business and is familiar with basic Business vocabulary in German
  • is able to successfully apply this knowledge in a multicultural/international context
  • is well informed about the cultural diversity, economic developments and business potential of economies in the German-speaking countries
  • is familiar with the cultural differences between Finland and the German-speaking countries
  • knows basic strategies to engage in intercultural communication in an international business context (in particular in the German-speaking countries)
  • is familiar with important aspects of German business/office culture

Online (virtual teaching)

Registration period 23.11.2026 - 06.01.2027

Execution period 13.01.2027 - 04.03.2027

The seminar has introductory lectures, exercises which help the students to independently work on aspects of business life in the German-speaking countries, and oral presentations and written reports which are discussed in class and online.

Lectures (16 h), assignments (25 h), independent study (40 h).

Lectures are on the day time and they are not recorded, so participation is needed.

Wed 13.01.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 20.01.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 27.01.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 03.02.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 10.02.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 24.02.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Wed 03.03.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

Thu 04.03.2027 14:00-16:00 VIRTUAL

In addition to the contact hours, the students read written materials, do self-study exercises, write and present seminar presentations.

Evaluations will be based on written and oral (presentation) assignments. Scale: 0-5

Learning materials and recommended literature:

Potential references:

Thomas, David C. & Inkson, Kerr (2009) Cultural Intelligence: Living and Working Globally (partly).

Charles W.L. Hill, International Business: Competing in the global marketplace (7th Edition/Global Edition)

Shekhar (2016). Managing the Reality of Virtual Organizations. E-book is available in Finna.

Article package and other material given by the lecturer.

Day time teaching

Lectures are on the day time and they are not recorded, so participation is needed.

English

Teaching in English.

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Registration starts:
2026-11-23 09:00
Registration ends:
2027-01-06 23:59
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More information about education

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Centre for Continuous Learning

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