Global Strategic Decision Making

Global Markets 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372104

Language of instruction English

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: M250372105

Language of instruction English

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: M250372106

Language of instruction English

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: M250372107

Language of instruction English

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: M250372101

Language of instruction English

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: M250372103

Language of instruction English

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: M250372102

Language of instruction English

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: M250372108

Language of instruction English

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: M250372109

Language of instruction English

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: M250372201

Language of instruction English

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: M250372202

Language of instruction English

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: M250372203

Language of instruction English

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: M250372204

Language of instruction English

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: M250372205

Language of instruction English

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 methods * Basic knowledge of important analytical techniques for quantitative data analysis * Basics of the APA citation guidelines * …

Global Strategic Decision Making 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372206

Language of instruction English

Global Strategic Decision Making

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: * Introduction to strategic thinking * Rationality and cognitive biases * Strategic decision-making tools *Fundamentals of decision theory * Fundamentals of game theory * Decision making in practice * …

Global Strategic Decision Making 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372207

Language of instruction English

Business Intelligence and Business Analytics

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Fundamentals and field of applications of business intelligence and business analytics * Basic knowledge of current technologies in the field of BI or business analytics * Fundamentals in the area of ETL processes * Fundamentals of advanced data analysis * Fundamentals of information visualization * …

Global Strategic Decision Making 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372208

Language of instruction English

Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Overview of M&A and the possibilities of strategic alliances *Fundamentals of M&A * Phases of an M&A process * Problems with M&A projects * Methods and aspects of holistic company valuation * …

Global Strategic Decision Making 3 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: M250372209

Language of instruction English

Business Lab and Company Dialogue

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Practical project related to “Global Strategic Decision Making” * Excursions and/or guest lectures related to “Global Strategic Decision Making” * Project management * Forms of digital team collaboration * …

Global Strategic Management 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: M250372301

Language of instruction English

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: M250372302

Language of instruction English

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 Strategic Decision Making 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372303

Language of instruction English

Global Campus – Electives 2: Global Strategic Decision Making

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 Strategic Decision Making” (electives)

Global Strategic Decision Making 4 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: M250372304

Language of instruction English

Project Management and Project Work

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Core topics: * Individual practical project related to “Global Strategic Decision Making” * Individual excursions related to “Global Strategic Decision Making” * Project management * …

Global Strategic Management 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: M250372401

Language of instruction English

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: M250372403

Language of instruction English

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: M250372402

Language of instruction English

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: M250372406

Language of instruction English

Master's Exam

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Core topics: * Presentation and defense of the Master’s thesis * Examination interview on curriculum-relevant content

Master's Thesis and Master's Exam | Master's Thesis (MA) | Coursecode: M250372405

Language of instruction English

Master's Thesis

18.00

ECTS

0.50

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

Master's Thesis and Master's Exam | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: M250372404

Language of instruction English

Master's Thesis Seminar

2.50

ECTS

1.50

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 * …