Syllabus
Registration via LPIS
Day | Date | Time | Room |
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Wednesday | 03/29/17 | 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM | D1.1.074 |
Wednesday | 04/05/17 | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM | D1.1.078 |
Wednesday | 05/03/17 | 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | D1.1.078 |
Wednesday | 05/10/17 | 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | TC.3.11 |
Wednesday | 05/17/17 | 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | TC.5.04 |
Wednesday | 05/24/17 | 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM | TC.5.04 |
Wednesday | 06/07/17 | 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM | TC.5.14 |
1. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the cultural, institutional, and organizational factors that shape the experiences of global employees.
2. Be able to identify the opportunities and challenges associated with a global career.
3. Be able to differentiate between different types of global employees and the issues faced by each group.
4. Acquire skills and tools to develop successful expatriation and repatriation programs.
5. Be able to compare and examine the various paths to crafting a global career.
6. Demonstrate improved research and critical thinking skills.
Assessment will be based on both individual and team performance. Please note that successful in-class participation involves not only attending class but also frequently contributing to the discussion by answering questions, engaging in a thoughtful analysis of the discussed cases, building on other students’ ideas, and synthesizing across readings and discussions. You are expected to have read in advance all the required reading materials and cases and be prepared to discuss them in class. Regular attendance is a requirement to pass this course, you can miss only one class session.
Assignments with percent of total grade:
Written final exam (in-class, essay questions) 20%
Two individual written case analyses * 30% (15% each)
Team research presentation * (final grade partially depends on peer evaluations) 20%
In-class participation 30%
* More information on these assignments will be provided on the course website.
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