Course Overview
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.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
Domestic fees
$667.12 - $711.13 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Business + Media
- Business Administration (General Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Global Studies Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Human Resources Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Business Administration (Management Option)
Diploma Part-time
- Financial Management (Finance Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Financial Management (Professional Accounting Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Global Business Studies
Associate Certificate Part-time
- International Trade and Transportation Logistics
Certificate Part-time
- Leadership
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Industrial Engineering Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Operations Management (Materials Management Option)
Certificate Part-time
- Project Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Quality and Process Management
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of BUSA 4705 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 68123
Dates
Apr 07 - Jul 04 Loading
- CRN 68123
- $693.15 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jul 04 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Svitlana Kominko
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email 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. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Status
CRN 66582
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 13 Loading
- CRN 66582
- $696.24 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 13 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:45 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 3195 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Rami Mustafa
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- No classes on May 18th
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of BUSA 4705 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 46809
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 46809
- $667.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 05 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Svitlana Kominko
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- 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.
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Status
CRN 46932
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 46932
- $711.13 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:50 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 209 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Bryan Price
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
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Status
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