Working in International OperationsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The objective of the course Working in International Operations is to develop the student's awareness on the relevance of intercultural understanding and communication and working methods and conflict negotiations in the field of working on international projects and international business. To achieve the objective, the course will also discuss specific subjects relevant to the success factors of international business against the backdrop of multicultural awareness.

Content

The course will be centered around the core collection of the main on-job issues, from which it will develop to encompass a general exposure to selected important geographical market areas. The core subjects are designed as an introduction to the main topics relevant to the conduct of international business, whereas the selected geographical areas are intended to provide an overview of different regions which are targets (Your Action Plan or Doing Business with) of international business.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows communication between cultures
The student knows team work
The student knows self-development
The student knows differences in company cultures

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student develops a country brief

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows project issues in international projects
The student knows cultural mindset
The student knows issues in x country