Course design:
Combination of theoretical input and project work that includes preparation and postprocessing work. The aim is to divide the international student group into small project teams of 4-6 people. Each team will be responsible for a work package of a project sponsored/initiated by an existing company. Intercultural team training is a compulsory part of the programme.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum of 3 ECTS in Project Management – knowledge about PM methods, PM processes/phases
• Good command of English (between B2 and C1 according to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”)

Learning outcomes:

• Assess the complexity of working in international projects or leading international or intercultural project teams (leadership competence, team orientation)
• Prepare a project handbook based on the international project management standards (IPMA/PMI) (method competence)
• Prepare a concept of a project as a multicultural team respecting the interest of the international stakeholders (method and social competence)
• Use intercultural creativity integrating diversity and productivity to achieve an agreed outcome of the project (social and international competence)