602.195 (20W) Global Business Communication

Wintersemester 2020/21

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First course session
23.11.2020 13:00 - 18:00 Klagenfurt local time Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Lecturer
Course title german Global Business Communication
Type Lecture - Course (continuous assessment course )
Course model Blended learning course
Online proportion 50%
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 26 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 23.11.2020
eLearning Go to Moodle course
Seniorstudium Liberale Yes

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

  • To improve communication skills and intercultural effectiveness of management and media professionals working in multilingual and multicultural contexts. 
  • To enhance awareness about the significance of cultural adaptation in global communication strategies. 
  • To learn proactive listening and effective communication in intercultural teams. 
  • To critically appreciate the impact of Social Media and Internet in communication.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Interactive Workshop Modules with Audio-Visual material. 

Framework and Tool Kit approach - an opportunity to learn and apply the concepts for solving real life challenges in interactive simulations. 

Experiential Learning . . . active participation is an important prerequisite for learning success. 

The learning focus is not narrowed by a culture-specific approach and is aimed at developing the appropriate mind-set for global effectiveness. 

Important to Know: Minimum Theory! Emphasis is upon applying the concepts learned to become more effective in solving professional challenges of effective global communication.

Course content

Global Business Managers and Media Professionals as intercultural communicators: 

Globalisation has transformed the patterns of human transaction and interpersonal communication. Culture directly affects all communication - verbal and nonverbal, in real time interface as well as virtually in the digital world. Therefore, ignoring culture in global business communication or international media campaigns can lead to problems and communication disruptions. As an expat working in international management or a media professional with foreign assignments, you will need to deal with international business communication sooner or later. 

This course teaches Global Business Managers and Media Professionals to improve their skills as intercultural communicators. Learning Content Introduction of an intercultural framework to provide an insight into how cross cultural issues influence communication and perception. Internet and E-Mail Communication. Key Elements of Global Communication such as leading and working with culturally diverse teams, conflict management in global teams and leveraging the impact of Social Media in communication. Intercultural anecdotes and experiential learning from each learning workshop are reinforced by visual clips. The toolkit approach facilitates solving authentic case studies in real time.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

The learning process as well as the evaluation is guided by participatory conceptualisation and you are expected to apply the knowledge acquired to analyse real life situations and explore creative solutions. 

Oral and written evaluation / presentation.


Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

  • Active participation in the experiential learning process.
  • Ongoing team tasks and creative problem solving.
  • Analytical skill for critical appreciation and innovation.
  • Quality of written assignment or presentation.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme International Management (SKZ: 908, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Options (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 9.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 922, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional Subjects) (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer (Optional Subjects) ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Information Management (SKZ: 922, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management (SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Options (Optional subject)
      • Options ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Business and Law (SKZ: 909, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 602.195 Global Business Communication (2.0h VC / 3.0 ECTS)

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

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