Working in International OperationsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The objective of the WORKING in International Operations course is to develop awareness in the student on the relevance of inter-cultural 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 multi-cultural awareness.

Content

The course will be centred around a core collection of 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.

• Communication between cultures, Introduction of Self Development work.
• Human Relationship skills: understanding other people, Analyzing Yourself for Overseas Adjustment
• Behaving differently –how to adapt
• Understanding and patterns of business behavior, International Negotiators profiles
• How international work affects your life
• The challenge of international teams
• Main problems in international assignments

Qualifications

The course will use English as the medium of instruction and assessment. A good working knowledge of English is essential for participating in the module.

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 develop 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