Global Strategic Decision Making

Global Markets 1 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 Strategic Management 4 | () | 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 | () | 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 Strategic Management 5 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 | () | 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 * …