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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
  • Assignments: Varied throughout the term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards
  • Final Assessment: Final Project


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.
  • Draw connections between cross-cultural theory and global events.


Credits: 3



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