Global Experience in Business M

Course aim

Business requires managers that are able to operate in multicultural and international contexts. This course aims to build knowledge of: comparative international management and leadership; the relationship between culture and organisational theory and decision making; and intercultural communication. It will also advance the skills of engaging in negotiation and decision making across borders and cultures, and working collaboratively in cross-cultural teams.

Course content

• Globalization, change and management challenges
• Culture, values, and worldviews
• Management patterns and organizational decision making across cultures
• Cross-cultural communication strategies
• Working with global teams
• Culture and negotiation
• Cross-cultural conflicts and strategies for resolution

Textbook(s)

Steers, RM, Sanchez-Runde, CJ & Nardon, L 2010, Management Across Cultures: Challenges and Strategies, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Prerequisite(s)

Students must successfully complete 36 units in a postgraduate business program before enrolment in this course. Students who have already completed Professional Development for Graduates BUSS 5382 cannot enrol in this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 10 weeks
Self-directed Study	2 hours x 3 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Self-directed Study	2 hours x 3 weeks
External	N/A x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE (INTENSIVE)
Study Tour	6 hours x 10 days

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Group Case Study, Interactive Communication Assignment, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.