Managing Intercultural Relations (IM III)

Overview

 

Module Description:

 MIBS-3470

Contents:

1. Relevance of Intercultural Management

2. Intercultural Management Research: Scope and Results

3. Manifestations and Functions of Culture

4. Concepts of Culture

5. Intercultural Communication and Negotiations

6. Culture and Management: Organization, Motivation and Leadership in Different Cultures

7. Intercultural Competence

8. Intercultural Training

9. Conclusions

Intercultural differences have a great influence on management decisions and outcomes. For managers, intercultural competence is one of the most important requirements for working successfully in a global environment.

The course is aimed to understand the key concepts of intercultural management and to apply these concepts through a variety of practical examples and exercises. The regional emphasis is on Europe, Asia and the US.

Attendance: 45 h
Self-study: 105 h
All relevant documents are available on StudOn “Managing Intercultural Relations (IM III) – SS 2019

 

Language:

 English

Literature:

  

Holtbrügge, D. (2019). Managing Intercultural Relations.”Mimeo.”

 

 

Organization

Course Frequency

 Summer term (SS)

Lecture Dates

 The lecture will be conducted digitally.

Admission Regulations

 Registration via MeinCampus (see Exam-No.). Students must register on StudOn to receive the lecture materials and details. Registration starts on 01.04.2021.

Exam Colloquium

 will be announced via StudOn.

Exam Review

 To review the summer term’s exam, please e-mail laura.kirste@fau.de before 15.10.2021 giving your full name and matriculation number.

Assessment

 Lecture:
Discussion paper

Examination Number

 Master:
34702 Managing Intercultural Relations (lecture/exam: 4 ECTS)

Exam Date

 tba

Course Frequency:

 Summer term (SS)

Seminar Dates:

 The seminar will take place digitally. Registration starts on 01.04.2021.

Admission Regulations

 Registration for the Seminar via StudnOn.
Registration via MeinCampus (see Exam-No.)

Assessment:

 Seminar:
Presentation and feedback (summer term)

Examination Number:

 Master:
34703 Managing Intercultural Relations (seminar: 1 ECTS)

Contact

Lecturer

Prof. Dr. Dirk Holtbrügge

Chairholder; Dean of International Affairs

Department of International Management

Consultation hours: Please make an appointment with the secretariat.

Responsible assistant

Laura Kirste, M.Sc.

Teaching and Research Associate

Department of International Management

Consultation hours: by appointment

Responsibilities:
  • Academic Coordinator: Master in International Business Studies (MIBS)
  • International Management Solutions (IMS)
  • Advanced Methods of Management Research IV
  • Managing Intercultural Relations (IM III)