• Knowledge of current developments in geopolitics and globalization
• Understanding of different economic systems in international markets
• Knowledge of national and supranational institutions that shape the geopolitical economy
• Knowledge of theories of economic exchange at the country level
• Knowledge about the steps in the internationalization of companies
• Understanding how global companies are run
• Basic knowledge of international marketing, international finance, international human resources management and international supply chain management
• Dealing with current trends in global business activities (digitalization, sustainability)
• Development of English language skills

Blended Format:
"Bei Blended-Lehrveranstaltungen finden 30-50 % der vorgesehenen Kontaktstunden nicht synchron in Präsenz oder hybrid statt, sondern asynchron online oder synchron online."

Further Information: https://www.wu.ac.at/infos-fuer-lehrende/lehrveranstaltungen-pruefungen-abschlussarbeiten/abhaltungsformate/blended/

In-person / "Kontaktstunden":

5 lecture units

Online (synchron):

1. Study what you learnt in class: Slides presented in class

2. Deepen your understanding:

• 3-5 online videos to watch after each unit
• 3-5 articles to read after each unit

3. Test your understanding:

• 20 multiple choice questions (4 after each unit) that are graded

4. Apply your knowledge

• Read 5 case studies and submit at least one written case study solution
• Read / watch the solutions to the case studies (published after the hand-in date of the task above)

5. Ask your questions

• Forum in which you can read through other students‘ answered questions and ask your own questions
• Students can connect with each other to form study groups