Course: Intercultural Competence in Business 3 credits: 2

Course code
IBVB17ICB3C
Name
Intercultural Competence in Business 3
Study year
2022-2023
ECTS credits
2
Language
English
Coordinator
P. Postma
Modes of delivery
  • Assignment
Assessments
  • Assignment - Other assessment

Learning outcomes

The student:
  • Understand and know how to apply intercultural adaptability concepts
  • Are aware of, and can examine competences for intercultural adaptability
  • Reflect on and share (intercultural) experiences abroad
  • Express reflections on his personal development with the aim of personal growth
Competencies from the IBMS Professional Profile: P2.2
Program Learning Outcomes from the IBMS Framework:
LW8-3, LW11-3, LW12-3, LW13-3, LW14-3 and LW8-3

Content

In the study abroad semester of the main phase, students focus on improvement of intercultural adaptability, by reflecting on the students’ behaviour towards cultural differences during the study abroad in the host country. 
At the end of the study abroad semester the student submits to his/her coach a reflection report. The exercises and the reports are designed to help the student reflect on his/her experience and to define a clearer learning strategy to achieve his/her professional goals.

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • International Business School