Global Business MindsetLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Having completed the course the student
• Has better understanding on her/his own cultural values and biases
• Is aware of intellectual, psychological and social prerequisites for having a global business mindset
• Is able to recognize the nature and main differences of local, regional, national, continental and global businesses
• Has a better understanding of how different cultures perceives e.g. time and space, verbal and nonverbal communication, or approaches to teamwork
• Has better cultural competence to interact with people from different cultures.

Content

• Personal cultural values and biases
• Attributes of global business mindset
• Cultural awareness and identity
• Cultural frameworks
• Business context in terms of geography
• Intercultural communication skills