DELETED: Introduction to International Business in German-speaking countries (3cr)

Materials

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-kirja saatavilla Finnasta. Article package and other material given by the lecturer.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content

• The seminar consists of introductory lectures on the topics of basics of general business, international business in the German-speaking countries, intercultural communication with a special focus on business basics and strategies in the German speaking-countries. • In addition, the seminar includes exercises which help the students to independently work on aspects of business life in the German-speaking countries. • The seminar is comprised of oral presentations and written reports which are discussed in class and online. • Together with the lecturers presentations, the students' active participation and presentations form the basis of this seminar.

Objective

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

Methods of completion

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. Evaluations will be based on written and oral (presentation) assignments. Scale: 0-5 Teaching methods: In-class, hybrid, online (virtual teaching)