Open university: Introduction to International Business in German-speaking countries, online teaching, academic year 2023-2024
Open university
- Credits:
- 3 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration, Languages and communication
- Teaching format:
- Distance teaching, Independent learning, Contact teaching, Blended teaching
- Price:
- 45 € (VAT 0%)
Course content:
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.
Potential references:
Thomas, David C. & Inkson, Kerr (2009) Cultural Intelligence : Living and Working Globally (soveltuvin osin).
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 available in Finna.
Article package and other material given by the lecturer.
Study objectives:
After completing the course 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 countires
• 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
Generic competences: digitalization, ethics, leadership and development, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise.
Finnish name of the course: Kansainvälistyvän liiketoiminnan johdantokurssi: saksankielinen liiketoiminta-alue.
Lectures (16 h), assignments (25 h), independent study (40 h).
In addition to the contact hours, the students read written materials, do self-study exercises, write and present seminar presentations.
Get to know the course and its schedules in the Peppi guide (NOTE. opens in a new tab).
Those interested in digitalization, ethics, leadership and development, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise.
For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi). Study right for the course is valid between 17 January - 13 March, 2024.
Fees for purchasing/lending literature are not covered by the University.
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Day time teaching
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