People and organizations around the globe have become more connected to each other than ever before and rapid globalization is posing a number of complex opportunities and challenges. Think of the increasing international nature of financial crises, climate issues, increased competition, intercultural sensitivity and an array of regulatory standards. But also the more recent anti-globalization topics (with international consequences) such as BREXIT and the trade war between China and the United States. These developments have been forcing many companies to rethink their business model.

This minor offers a well-rounded understanding of the pros and cons of globalization-related topics through training sessions and lectures, multidisciplinary assignments and associated field trips. The minor consists of the courses International Economics, Cultural Intelligence and International Corporate Strategy. Along these courses you will work on an integrated assignment. Whenever possible, a collaborative online international learning (COIL) is organized with universities abroad, to enhance your international experience.

In this minor you will gain a well-rounded understanding of globalization and the associated pros and cons from an International Economics / Technology / Cultural perspective. More specifically, you will...

> Develop a firm body of knowledge with regards to international economics and globalization, cultural intelligence and the development of corporate strategy and its relationship with society over time.

> Combine and apply this knowledge to current global topics that contain aspects of these areas. Think of BREXIT, The Rise of the Robots and to other potential global topics.

> The competence to work out an international contrasting analysis that supports strategic decision making within the context of specific global topics

> A coherent image of a plausible future for a specific case based on economic, corporate, and cultural developments including a relevant and sound ethical reflection

English level B2 is required

​A variety of literature will be used ranging from (academic) peer reviewed articles to books

Lessons will be scheduled on two days a week if possible

​Contact consists of interactive instructions, (group) worksessions, project supervision and stakeholder games.

The first half of the minor consists of three courses of 5 ECTS each (total 15 ECTS):

> International Economics and Globalization (IE) (5 ECTS), (assignments, written exam);

> International Corporate Strategy (ICS) (5 ECTS), (assessment of products);

> Cultural Intelligence (CI) (5 ECTS), (assessment of products, written exam);
 

The second half of the minor contains several integrated projects (total 15 ECTS):

> Two sprintsessions regarding current topics in International Economics / Corporate Strategy / Cultural Intelligence

2 possibilities for resits. 

If a student fails to successfully complete the minor in the period in which they took the minor, it is possible to finalize the minor in a following period in which the minor is given.

If a minor is no longer offered or if the minor has been rewritten, the degree programme will offer the student two further opportunities to finalize this minor the following year. 

Costs:
Participant should take into account the costs associated with the field trips.

Questions about the minor?
Contact Mich Knoppel, m.c.j.knoppel@hva.nl

Questions about the Kies Op Maat procedure?
Contact onderwijsbureau.fbe@hva.nl

Applications will be processed in the order of receipt of signed learning agreements.