Main Field of Study and progress level:
Business Administration: First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail
Responsible department: Business Administration
Contents
The course focuses on available analytical approaches to define and analyze various cultural components prevalent in business. In areas such as marketing, organizational behavior, decision-making, communication and business negotiations, a cultural awareness is particularly needed. Furthermore, the essential nature of culture as a static and bounded phenomenon is critically examined.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able:
To assess and appreciate cultural differences and similarities (e.g. regional similarities in the Nordic countries) in global business processes
To critically examine the concept of business culture from alternative theoretical perspectives
To analyse key business issues in a cross-cultural context
Required Knowledge
University: Courses in Business Administration (60 ECTS) At Basic level (A-level) and Intermediate
level (B-level) a minimum of 60 ECTS in Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance courses.
Students are also required to have English A from Swedish gymnasium or the equivalent.
Form of instruction
The teaching methods include lectures, cases and written and oral assignments.
Examination modes
Examination consists of active participation in seminars, completion of written assignments and a written exam.
- The following grading system will be used:
Pass with distinction (Väl godkänd, Vg, 75% or more),
Pass (Godkänd, G, 50% or more)
Fail (Underkänd, U, less than 50%).
- To receive the grade Pass with distinction in the course, the student must have achieved at least 75% of the total of points in the course or the equivalent.
- In case of failure on seminar participation or individual and group assignments, compensating assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions given on each occasion.
- Students who do not pass at the time of the normal written examination will be offered an opportunity to sit a further examination within a month. Beyond that, additional examination opportunities normally arise every academic year, one week prior to the start of the autumn term.
- When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies no later than two weeks before the next examination opportunity.
- Rules and regulations concerning the production of academic texts and correct referencing will be applicable to all written assignments.
- Guest lectures during a module might be used as basis for examination.
- Student who has passed an examination can not redo the examination to get a higher grading.
- Grades on the course are awarded when students have passed all examinations and compulsory course elements.
Other regulations
Academic credit transfers are according to the University credit transfer regulations.
Literature
The literature list is not available through the web.
Please contact the faculty.
