KVVS1011 International Management (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able to
- identify basic assumptions about international management and leadership
- recognize key differences in business and operational practices between countries
- evaluate the skills needed to manage and work effectively in different environments and with persons with diverse background
- develop reflective skepticism towards 鈥渒nowledge claims鈥� of management studies, practicing managers, media, and the general public.
Study methods
Lectures, reading assignments, presentations, group work.
Content
This course introduces the participant to international management as ideas, discourses, and socially constructed practices. The course deals with the challenges that managers of both domestic and international businesses face in managing across national boundaries, and the foundational factors that shape communication.
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| A selected set of readings |
Assessment criteria
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.
Assessment criteria for each grade
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.