Intercultural Leadership and Teamwork (CCM)
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BR31 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2025V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Myllylä, Teemu |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
This course develops students' ability to lead and collaborate effectively in culturally diverse environments. By exploring the concept of culture and methods for measuring and comparing cultural differences, students will gain a deep understanding of how cultural diversity impacts organizational dynamics both form the manager and employees viewpoint. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: Analyse and compare cultural differences using established frameworks and tools. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork strategies that effectively leverage cultural diversity. Identify and resolve conflicts in intercultural settings through appropriate management techniques.
Student's Workload
1 ECTS credit = 27 hours of work
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Management and Leadership
Contents
Culture as a concept
Cultural Theories (Hofstede, Trompenaar, others)
Measuring and comparing cultural differences
Cultural Diversity in organizations
- Intercultural leadership and Teamwork
- Conflict management
- Negotiations
Regional Impact
Visitors and examples from international companies operating in our region are utilized when possible
Internationality
This course provides an international dimension through diverse material examples and student perspectives. Students act in multicultural teams as part of the course. According to the possibilities connections to business life are used to provide real-life examples from the field of international business
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material provided by the teacher