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Leading People and Teams Across Cultures BUSA 4705

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International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

This course explores various frameworks and practical techniques in cross-cultural management in the global context. It exposes students to issues and problems that inevitably arise in international business when managers have to deal with culturally determined differences in values, attitudes and behaviours. The course assists students in developing intercultural competence, leadership and negotiation skills to successfully solve problems and gain on opportunities in a multicultural environment. While discovering own cultural identity and learning to identify cultural aspects of verbal and nonverbal behaviour of persons from different cultures, students come to recognize cultural differences that create challenging management situations. Specific topics include understanding the foundations of culture and cultural frameworks; motivation, leadership and decision making across cultures; negotiation and conflict resolution in global business settings; understanding organisational culture; leading multicultural teams and culturally diverse organisations. Students apply the acquired knowledge and gain relevant skills during hands-on activities such as scenario-based discussions and case studies. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$654.34 - $668.97 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below are two offerings of BUSA 4705 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 87283

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Wed Mar 27 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 87283
  • Domestic fees $668.97
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Mar 27 Wed 17:30 - 21:00 Burnaby SE12 Rm. 312
Instructor

Svitlana Kominko

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$668.97

Important information
  1. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
Status

CRN 89827

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 30 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 89827
  • Domestic fees $654.34
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Mar 30 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Svitlana Kominko

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

4

Domestic fees

$654.34

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information
Status

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of cross-cultural management, and of the major theoretical models and empirical studies which examine the impact of different national cultures on work and employment.
  • Recognize cultural dimensions and understand their effect on individuals, organisations and the business environment.
  • Acquire self and other awareness in terms of the pervasive, but hidden influence of culture on leadership/management behaviours and practices in a multicultural setting.
  • Apply theory to design effective managerial responses to cross-cultural situations at the interpersonal, team, and organisational levels.
  • Demonstrate intercultural competence and communicate effectively across cultures.
  • Develop familiarity with the common types of situations and issues that leaders and managers confront when working internationally.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2019

Related Programs

Leading People and Teams Across Cultures (BUSA 4705) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Business + Media

  1. Business Administration (General Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  2. Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  3. Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  4. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  5. Financial Management (Finance Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  6. Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  7. Fire Executive Management
    BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
  8. Global Business Studies
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  9. International Trade and Transportation Logistics
    Certificate Part-time
  10. Leadership
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  11. Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  12. Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
    Certificate Part-time
  13. Project Management
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  14. Quality and Process Management
    Certificate Part-time

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