Culture in BusinessLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student has an understanding of working in multicultural teams. The student has a broader and deeper understanding of culture as more than simply differing habits and language. The student has critical thinking and writing skills' practice & training on challenging and sensitive topics.

Content

- theoretical approaches to analyzing culture
- orientation to time and space
- synergy of business and culture
- communication styles in multicultural teams
- presentation and communication in multicultural incidents
- includes 2 cr communication studies

Qualifications

Professional English 3 cr
Business Communication 3 cr

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.