Cross-Cultural Management

News

During the winter semester 2026/27, the course Cross-Cultural Management will be taught in two parts:

1. 
   Virtual lectures starting on 6 November 2026 via Zoom, followed by an in-person exam in mid-January.
   


2. 
   Participation in the international virtual X-Culture Project (tentative dates: 26 January – 14 March 2027) and submission of a business report.
   

Both parts are mandatory to pass the course and receive the ECTS credits. The exam will be held in person only.

Students will receive the Stud.IP access password during the first lecture.

Zoom Link for the Kick-off Event on 6 November 2026 at 14:15:

https://uni-goettingen.zoom-x.de/j/64745206808?pwd=fCLPd21FbshIxjiJJjiVAS1B6wHhmQ.1

Meeting ID: 647 4520 6808

Passcode: 428355

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Overview

What?	How?
Cycle	Every winter semester
Course type	Lecture (2 SWS)
Exam	Written examination (60 minutes): 50% Project documentation (approx. 20 pages): 50%
Entrance requirements	None
Language	English
Term	1 semester
Max. students	20
Recommended semester	1-3
Workload	Attendance: 28 hours Self-study: 152 hours

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Description

Cross-Cultural Management is an interdisciplinary field of study, which aims to improve communication, management and interaction of people from different cultures.

Through the increased globalization of the economy, cross-border ventures, global relocations and the increased use of e-commerce, many businesses are finding that managing cultural differences can be a key factor in obtaining their objectives. This course will introduce students to the topic of cross-cultural management and raise awareness for difficulties in intercultural communication and management.

After taking this lecture, students will be familiar with and have acquired several key competencies and methods needed when working with/in different cultures. They will be aware of cultural differences in communication and management, enabling them to more easily and more naturally fit into a new business environment.