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MB 650 - Cross-Cultural Leadership


In a world shrinking due to globalization and becoming increasingly interconnected through technology, this course lays the groundwork for ongoing study of cultural diversity, cross-cultural psychology and corresponding communication issues/barriers.  Through developing a greater appreciation of a global world relative to strategies for developing productive relationships and establishing influence with others of different cultures, ethnicity and nationality students will learn how these differences affect forms of negotiation, communication, and other business activities. 

Assignment Overview
Interactivity: Weekly graded discussions, reflection journals

Final Assessment: Final Paper

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: 

  • Envision yourself as a cross-cultural leader fully aware of the role culture plays in various business functions. 
  • Recognize the red-button areas of cultural conflict. 
  • Develop effective strategies for leading cross-cultural interaction. 
  • Begin practicing cross-cultural leadership in your work organization. 
  • Effectively research the business and social cultures of target nations.
  • Apply cross-cultural theory to practice.


Credits: 3



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