Introduction to International Business in German-Speaking Countries, spring 2027
- Credits:
- 3 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration, Law and society
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching
- Price:
- 60 € (VAT 0%)
NOTE: Teaching in English
On the course you are learning on the topics of basics of general business and international business in the German-speaking countries, intercultural communication with a special focus on business basics and strategies in the German speaking-countries.
Learning outcomes:
The student
- knows basic concepts of international business and is familiar with basic Business vocabulary in German
- is able to successfully apply this knowledge in a multicultural/international context
- is well informed about the cultural diversity, economic developments and business potential of economies in the German-speaking countries
- is familiar with the cultural differences between Finland and the German-speaking countries
- knows basic strategies to engage in intercultural communication in an international business context (in particular in the German-speaking countries)
- is familiar with important aspects of German business/office culture
Language: English
Online (virtual teaching)
Registration period: 23.11.2026 - 06.01.2027
Teaching period: Mandatory online lectures are scheduled from January through March 2027.
NOTE: Lectures are on the day time (Finland UTC+2, Eastern European time, EET) and they are not recorded, so participation is needed. Please find more information about the schedule from Peppi study guide.
The seminar has introductory lectures, exercises which help the students to independently work on aspects of business life in the German-speaking countries, and oral presentations and written reports which are discussed in class and online.
Independent study: In addition to the contact hours, the students read written materials, do self-study exercises, write and present seminar presentations.
Lectures (16 h), assignments (25 h), independent study (40 h).
Evaluations will be based on written and oral (presentation) assignments. Scale: 0-5
NOTE: When you have registered to the course, you will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the academic year (July 2027). In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course.
Learning materials and recommended literature:
- Thomas, David C. & Inkson, Kerr (2009) Cultural Intelligence: Living and Working Globally (partly).
- Charles W.L. Hill, International Business: Competing in the global marketplace (7th Edition/Global Edition)
- Shekhar (2016). Managing the Reality of Virtual Organizations. E-book is available in Finna.
- Article package and other material given by the lecturer.
Lectures are on the day time and they are not recorded, so participation is needed.
Teaching in English.
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