MANAGING ACROSS CULTURES (4 SCU)

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to: explain how any business encounter represents the interactions of several cultural spheres; explain how culture can impact a variety of different management functions; describe the impact of cultural differences on management in international firms; assess the potential impact of a culture, national or otherwise, on performance; and design strategies in managing cultural differences from three perspectives: the individual, the multicultural team, and the global organization.

Topics:

This course aims to experience and enjoy the richness of cultural differences and to improve effectiveness in information systems management. As part of this course, students will learn and experience how to develop international managers but also how to help teams and organizations to navigate better in global waters.

Prerequisite(s): None