International Business SimulationLaajuus (3 cr)

Course unit code: BW00CX87

General information

Credits: 3 cr

Teaching language: English

Objective

The learning objectives are
* enhancing intercultural competence through experiences in virtual environment,
* improving self and social skills through dynamic group formation, role perception, and teamwork under time constraints,
* building methodological competence by solving technical and interdisciplinary problems in a structured, process-oriented manner.
* applying and consolidating business management concepts realistically.
Increasing digital competence by utilizing collaboration tools.

Content

The simulation game is offered and arranged by our partner university from Germany (Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen). The course is fully virtual and participants come from KAMK and Arkansas Tech University in the USA. The participants will be developing solution approaches to a complex and practical problem in the context of international project management, working in multicultural teams while considering also time zone differences.

The course consists of five online meetings via Zoom in May and early June. Participants must be committed to attend all sessions.