International Business Simulation (3 cr)

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.

Location and time

Compulsory online meetings:
Thu, 08.05.2025 Kick-off & Round 1
Thu, 15.05.2025 Round 2
Thu, 22.05.2025 Round 3
Wed, 28.05.2025 Round 4
Thu, 05.06.2025 Round 5

Teaching methods

The course is fully arranged online and consists of five meetings arranged late afternoon due to the timezone differences with the partners.

International connections

The course is arranged in collaboration with a German partner university as well as a university from the US.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passing the course requires 100% active participation and submitting a learning diary.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty