Global Green and Social Business

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Green and Social Business 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372214

Global Green and Social Business

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Core topics: *Fundamentals of economic, ecological, and social sustainability * Fundamental aspects of green business * Development of green business strategies * Fundamental aspects of social business * Development of social business strategies * Marketing and communication of sustainable business * …

Global Green and Social Business 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372216

CSR and Sustainable Partnerships

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Introduction to CSR * Human development as well as winners and losers of globalization * Globalization and corporate social responsibility * Implement and manage CSR * Sustainable business partnerships and fair trade * …

Global Green and Social Business 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372215

Natural Resources and Environment

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Core topics: * Fundamentals of environmental, resource, and welfare economics * Environment and measures against pollution * International environmental problems * Natural resources and actions against their exploitation * International resource problems * Sustainable business activity in terms of the environment and resources * …

Global Green and Social Business 3 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: M250372217

Business Lab and Company Dialogue

5.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

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

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

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

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 Green and Social Business 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: M250372307

Global Campus – Electives 2: Global Green and Social Business

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 Green and Social Business” (electives)

Global Green and Social Business 4 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: M250372308

Project Management and Project Work

5.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Core topics: * Individual practical project related to “Global Green and Social Business” * Individual excursions related to “Global Green and Social Business” * Project management * …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 * …