Course Name 
International Management 
Course Overview 
Level of study	Bachelor / Master Degree	
Workload	ECTS: 2
Total Hours: 72
Contact Hours: 36
•	Lectures: 18
•	Labs: 0
•	Seminars: 18
•	Independent work: 36	
Course Code	-	
Semester	Winter/ Summer	
Prerequisites	Level of English: Intermediate /Upper-intermediate	
Course Objectives	1.	To understand cultural differences and effectively managing these differences in multi-cultural and international business environments;
2.	To develop problem-solving skills and ability to successfully manage conflict situation based on cross-cultural misunderstanding.	
Learning Outcomes	1.	To understand how national cultures affect management practices;
2.	To identify the similarities and differences across cultures in various management practices 	
Syllabus	1.	Introduction to Cross-cultural Management
2.	Culture and its Characteristics
3.	Analyzing Cultural Differences: Dimensions and Classifications	
Labs	-	
Projects	Project: “Business Culture in Various Countries”	
Assessment	Exam	
Resources	1.	Richard, M. International Management. Cross-cultural dimensions. Blackwell, 2005
2.	Browaeys, M.-J. Understanding cross-cultural management. Pearson Education Limited, 2015.
3.	Trompenaars F., Hampden-Turner C. Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business. London: Nicholas Brealey Publications, 2000.
4.	Hofstede, G. Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations Across Nations. SAGE Publications, 2001.
5.	Lewis, R. When Cultures Collide: Leading across Cultures. Nicholas Brealey International, 2006.	
Instructors	Ekaterina Galanina, PhD, associate professor
Personal webpage: http://portal.tpu.ru/SHARED/r/RAZDYAKONOVA/eng