Cross-cultural management (5cr)
Code: VV00DL87-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 10.11.2025 - 21.11.2025
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 03.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Unit
- Department of Business
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 20 - 60
Realization has 3 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 3 h 0 min.
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Mon 09.03.2026 time 08:30 - 09:30 (1 h 0 min) |
Kick-off: Cross-cultural management VV00DL87-3008 |
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Mon 30.03.2026 time 08:30 - 09:30 (1 h 0 min) |
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Mon 20.04.2026 time 08:30 - 09:30 (1 h 0 min) |
Cross-cultural management VV00DL87-3008 |
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Objective
After completing this course you are able to
• describe and analyze the impact of culture on business practices
• explain the impact of national culture on organizational cultures
• explain how leadership differs across cultures
• analyze strategies for motivating and managing international teams/employees
• explain and report the impact of culture on the various aspects of management
Content
• How does culture impact business practices across the world?
• What is national culture´s effect on organizational culture?
• How do management styles differ across the world?
• How to lead, negotiate and motivate globally?
• What are the do's and don'ts in the business etiquette around the world?
Evaluation
• Students are able to use professional vocabulary and concepts systematically
• Students are able to work as team members in a goal-oriented way in intercultural case studies and group discussions
• Students are able to apply critical thinking and ethical principles of the professional field in different situations
Course material
Material in Learn.
Study forms and methods
Online course, can be completed independently
RDI and work-related cooperation
-
Timing of exams and assignments
Info in Learn
International cooperation
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Student workload
5 ECTS
Course part description
The course comprises of the following 7 topics:
Determinants of culture
Different communication styles
Value orientations and dimensions
Working with international teams and managing conflicts
Leadership and managing diversity
Negotiating internationally
Corporate management culture
Further information
This is an online course that you can complete in your own pace. Kick-off session in held Teams 9.3. Other online consultation sessions are offered in Teams.
Q&A 30.3.
Q&A 20.4.
Teams channel:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3AgvyX_K779tTlHBxFrLyZgg7v4Co1SregumWxz2UriMU1%40thread.tacv2/General?groupId=dc3c5e95-0cee-4b2b-b860-23d1ad5cb37a&tenantId=36c8d6bc-e998-4190-a69f-c13424063463
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on activity completion and online exam.
Assessment Scale
Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Fair (1-2), Fail (0)
51-60 --> 1
61-70--> 2
71-80 --> 3
81-90 --> 4
91-100 --> 5