Leading and Managing in a Multicultural and Diverse World (5cr)
Code: LY00BL35-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 01.01.2021 - 30.04.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2021 - 25.05.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Business
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree in International Business Management
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Leading and Managing in a Multicultural and Diverse World LY00BL35-3002. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Objective
This is a foundational course concerning the workforce trends in an increasing diverse and multicultural society. The importance of understanding cultural and demographic similarities/differences and how this can be leveraged effectively in an organization is becoming more essential in today’s organizational environments. The course aims to help students develop interpersonal competencies, and management practices for leading and managing diverse and multi-cultural teams. This is especially important in this globalized, interconnected world. Through the various tasks, participants will explore the personal, interpersonal, organizational, and cultural dimensions of being an effective leader capable of leveraging diversity at multiple levels. Participants will explore the theory and practices related to diversity management, intercultural leadership, and organizational behaviours. Participants will learn the basics of leadership models and management theories and apply these with an international mind set within the intercultural context.
Execution methods
Intensive week abroad or at Kajaani UAS
Content
Courses available varies every year. Students are informed about the courses available.
General name for the course is WINTER SCHOOL.