Syllabus

Title
6184 Communication Strategies as a Ressource in International Business
Instructors
Dr. Arne Floh, Univ.Prof. Dr. Jonas Puck
Contact details
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
02/19/20 to 02/25/20
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Wednesday 03/11/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM EA.5.034
Wednesday 04/29/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM EA.5.034
Wednesday 05/13/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/20/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 05/27/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Wednesday 06/03/20 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM Online-Einheit
Contents

Communication is a core element for the internationalization of firms and is directed to stakeholders inside and outside the organization. Together with an organization, students learn to develop strategic guidance for communication strategies. At the same time, students take over responsibilities make suggestions for a detailed roll-out of the strategies.

Learning outcomes

Within this course, students will learn to

- develop effective communication strategies

- use those strategies to organize communication processes

- develop creative applications for the designed communication strategies

- work in teams

- communicate and present own ideas in a structured and convincing way.

Attendance requirements

Participation is mandatory but a single unit can be missed (however, students receive zero participation points for the missed unit)

Teaching/learning method(s)

This course uses a mix of teaching designs:

- Teacher Presentations

- Class Discussions

- Expert Presentations

- Real Life Casework

- Student Presentations

Assessment

Grading is based on four elements:

- Participation (20%)

- Mid Term Presentation: (20%)

- Final Presentation & Report (50%)

- Peer Rating (10%)

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Pre-requisites for WU students: completed course 1 (Foundations) and course 2 (Applications). The course is open to all exchange students with an interest in international business and communication.

Availability of lecturer(s)

jonas.puck@wu.ac.at

Last edited: 2020-02-11



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