604.724 (15S) Options

Sommersemester 2015

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First course session
11.05.2015 09:00 - 15:00 Z.1.29 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Intercultural Management of Project Teams
Type Lecture - Colloquia (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 3.0
Registrations 15 (35 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 11.05.2015

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Course Information

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Modular Workshop. Framework and Tool Kit approach Experiential Learning – an opportunity to apply the learnt skills in intercultural simulations The learning focus is not narrowed by a culture-specific approach, but rather on raising cultural and linguistic awareness in a broader context.

Course content

Project Manager as an intercultural facilitator Globalisation has catapulted interethnic and intercultural relationships to the top of the agenda in the contemporary context of managing international project teams. To ensure success in a challenging economic scenario, the International Project Manager has to play the role of intercultural facilitator. The course is designed to improve the intercultural competencies of professionals working on projects in multilingual and multicultural contexts, e.g. international projects, media, etc.

Topics

  • This course outlines the importance of cultural differences in project management. The main objectives are to enhance competence for dealing with cultural diversity and to appreciate the advantages of
  • • To develop skills such as proactive communication, meeting management in intercultural teams and conflict resolution.
  • • To learn about trust as a prerequisite for leveraging cultural differences and maximising the potential of a multicultural team.

Teaching objective

Introduction of an intercultural framework to provide insight into how cross-cultural issues manifest at work. Key Elements of intercultural management such as leading and working with culturally diverse teams, conflict management, team development and coping with multilingual workplaces. Intercultural aspects will be the undercutting theme in every module. The intercultural issues are a cross-cutting topic in each learning workshop.

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Literature

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Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

Modular Workshop. Framework and Tool Kit approach Experiential Learning – an opportunity to apply the learnt skills in intercultural simulations The learning focus is not narrowed by a culture-specific approach, but rather on raising cultural and linguistic awareness in a broader context.

Course content

Project Manager as an intercultural facilitator Globalisation has catapulted interethnic and intercultural relationships to the top of the agenda in the contemporary context of managing international project teams. To ensure success in a challenging economic scenario, the International Project Manager has to play the role of intercultural facilitator. The course is designed to improve the intercultural competencies of professionals working on projects in multilingual and multicultural contexts, e.g. international projects, media, etc.

Topics

  • This course outlines the importance of cultural differences in project management. The main objectives are to enhance competence for dealing with cultural diversity and to appreciate the advantages of
  • • To develop skills such as proactive communication, meeting management in intercultural teams and conflict resolution.
  • • To learn about trust as a prerequisite for leveraging cultural differences and maximising the potential of a multicultural team.

Teaching objective

Introduction of an intercultural framework to provide insight into how cross-cultural issues manifest at work. Key Elements of intercultural management such as leading and working with culturally diverse teams, conflict management, team development and coping with multilingual workplaces. Intercultural aspects will be the undercutting theme in every module. The intercultural issues are a cross-cutting topic in each learning workshop.

Other materials

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Literature

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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.

Grading scheme

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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)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 918, Version: 05W.7)
    • Subject: Freie Wahlfächer (Optional subject)
      • Freie Wahlfächer ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme International Management (SKZ: 908, Version: 11W.2)
    • Subject: Options (Optional subject)
      • 1 Options ( 0.0h XX / 12.0 ECTS)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 3.0 ECTS)
  • Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management (SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Electives II (Compulsory elective)
      • Electives II ( 0.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3. Semester empfohlen
  • Master's degree programme Media and Convergence Management (SKZ: 150, Version: 13W.2)
    • Subject: Options (Optional subject)
      • Options ( 0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 3.0 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)
        • 604.724 Options (2.0h VK / 3.0 ECTS)

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Sommersemester 2023
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Sommersemester 2022
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (1.0h / 1.5ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 604.724 VC Intercultural Management of Project Teams (2.0h / 3.0ECTS)