Global Leadership and HR Management

Global Markets 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071104

Contemporary World History

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Important historical developments, both globally and concerning selected regions and countries * Problems and challenges of selected regions and countries based on their historical development * Effect of different dimensions on the degree of market economy development * ….

Global Markets 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071105

Global Markets and Internationalisation

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Development theories and stages of national development * Important characteristics and patterns of national development * Important data and facts from selected regions and countries * Current dynamics of the world economy * Theory of globalisation and internationalisation * Strategies and processes of internationalisation * Opportunities and risks or challenges for multinational or global companies * Opportunities and risks or challenges from institutional gaps and different framework conditions * …

Global Markets 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071106

International Economics and Trade

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Important models and theories of microeconomics (revision) * Important models and theories of macroeconomics (revision) * Important international foreign trade theories * Important aspects of international foreign trade policy * Important models and theories of economic growth * …

Global Markets 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071107

International and Transnational Law

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Legal aspects of doing business internationally * Institutional characteristics of legal systems * Public international law * Transnational Law * Bilateral investment agreements * International competition law * International labor law * ICSID and arbitration * Intellectual property * …

Global Strategic Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071101

Strategy, Business Development and Innovation

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Fundamental strategic terms * Strategic analysis (internal and external) * Strategy evaluation and development * Strategic decisions * Internationalization theories * Business development * Business models, innovation, and entrepreneurship * M&A and strategic partnerships * …

Global Strategic Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071103

Business Ethics and Compliance

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Fundamental notions in the areas of ethics and business ethics * Fundamental notions in the areas of corporate governance * Fundamental notions in the areas of compliance * Misconduct and corruption * …

Global Strategic Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071102

Human Resources and Business Organisation

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Fundamental notions of HR management * Strategic HR management * Theory of organisation * Macro- vs. micro-organisation * Different organisational forms, including new as well as temporary organisation structures * Advantages and disadvantages of various organisational forms * Intercultural HR management * Employment and talent management * Employee loyalty * Learning and Development * Performance management * Compensation, Rewards and Benefits * Diversity management * …

International Finance 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071108

International Accounting and Controlling

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Basic concepts of international accounting (IFRS) * Basic concepts of international accounting * Fundamentals of budgeting * Fundamentals of reporting and controlling * Management and investment decisions * …

International Informatics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071109

Business Informatics and Technologies

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Advanced word processing * Advanced spreadsheets processing (including advanced formulas and pivot tables) * Basics of data analysis * Basics of operational IT management * Overview of important standard programs in the business environment * Overview of basic concepts of IT infrastructure in the cloud age * Crucial technological developments and their implications for the business environment * Crucial fundamentals regarding data science, big data, and artificial intelligence * …

Global Strategic Management 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071201

Global Production and Supply Chain Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Concepts of global supply chain management * Global sourcing and global procurement * Global production, demand management, and warehouse management * Current concepts and methods of logistics * Lean supply chain management * Basic concepts of Industry 4.0+ * …

Global Strategic Management 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071202

International Marketing, Pricing and Sales

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Basics of Marketing and Branding * Basics of market observation and analysis of buyer behavior * Important marketing and sales strategies * Important pricing strategies * Overview of distribution and sales channels * Important marketing and sales metrics * …

International Finance 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071203

Global Financial Environment

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Basics of global financial markets * Exchange rate theories and risks for businesses * Relevant hedging strategies and tools * Strategies for international financing of a company * Fundamentals of treasury management * …

International Finance 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071204

International Corporate Finance

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Financial statement analysis (cash flow, income statement, balance sheet) * Basics of business valuation * Basic aspects of project and export finance * Consolidation of multinational companies * Creation of consistent business plans * …

Research and Informatics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071205

Research Methods and Statistics

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Overview of qualitative and quantitative research and analysis methods * Relevant software tools for data analysis and data management * Overview of statistical analysis method * Basic knowledge of important analytical techniques for quantitative data analysis * Basics of the APA citation guidelines * …

Global Leadership and HR Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071210

Advanced HR Management

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Revision of important fundamentals from HR management * Revision of organizational structures * Specific and current topics of strategic HR management * Alignment of the HR strategy with the corporate strategy * Controlling and reporting in HR management * Digitization in HR management * New ways of working in the global digital age * Employee protection * …

Global Leadership and HR Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071212

Conflict Resolution and Negotiations

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Overview of conflict resolution and negotiation processes * Theoretical concepts for conflict resolution and negotiation techniques * Applying discussed theories in various practical situations * Negotiation and conflict resolution processes in multicultural situations * …

Global Leadership and HR Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071211

Global Leadership and Change Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Concepts of global and intercultural leadership * Leadership theories and leadership practice * Organizational theories and organizational structure * Learning organizations * Change management * …

Global Leadership and HR Management 3 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 21071213

Business Lab and Company Dialogue

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Practical project related to "Global Leadership and HR Management" * Excursions and/or guest lectures related to "Global Leadership and HR Management" * Project management * Forms of digital team collaboration * …

Global Strategic Management 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 21071301

Accompanying Seminar

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Diversity and cultural awareness * Personal development and intercultural communication * Reflection on the semester abroad * …

Global Strategic Management 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071302

Global Campus – Electives 1: Global Strategic Management

10.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Master’s level courses to the extent of 10 ECTS at selected partner universities of FH JOANNEUM in the following areas (electives): * Global Strategic Management * Global Markets * International Finance * Research and Informatics * Foreign Language (max. 5 ECTS) * …

Global Leadership and HR Management 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 21071305

Global Campus – Electives 2: Global Leadership and HR Management

10.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Master's level courses to the extent of 10 ECTS at selected partner universities of FH JOANNEUM in the field of "Global Leadership and HR Management" (electives)

Global Leadership and HR Management 4 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 21071306

Project Management and Project Work

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Core topics: * Individual practical project related to "Global Leadership and HR Management" * Individual excursions related to "Global Leadership and HR Management" * Project management * …

Global Strategic Management 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 21071401

Advanced Topics in Global Strategic Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topic: * Discussion and reflection on selected current and/or timeless topics in "Global Strategic Management"

Global Strategic Management 5 | Practical (UE) | Coursecode: 21071403

Career Development and Assessment Training

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Analysis of different aspects of their personality * Personal development and career planning * Preparation for assessments (especially in an intercultural environment) * Practice for self-presentation for job interviews * …

Global Strategic Management 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 21071402

Interdisciplinary Strategic Cases

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Systematic analysis and evaluation of case studies from a holistic or strategic point of view * Derivation, presentation, and argumentation of strategic conclusions and recommendations * …

Master's Thesis and Master's Exam | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: 21071406

Master's Exam

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Master's Thesis and Master's Exam | Master's Thesis (MA) | Coursecode: 21071405

Master's Thesis

18.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Core topics: * Independent implementation of a research project (preferably in the subject area of the chosen focus area) * Independent writing of a scientific master's thesis * Presentation and defense of the Master's thesis * Examination interview on curriculum-relevant content

Master's Thesis and Master's Exam | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 21071404

Master's Thesis Seminar

2.50

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Core topics: * Presentation, discussion, and reflection of the research project or the progress of their master's thesis * Presentation, discussion, and reflection of the research question and method * Presentation, discussion, and reflection of the relevant literature and sources * Giving, receiving, and implementing constructive feedback * …