Study location	Netherlands, Maastricht
Type	Summer Courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 weeks (4 ECTS)
Study language	English
Course code	MSS0020

Tuition fee	€1,199 one-time

Entry qualification	Enrolled as an Undergraduate student or Undergraduate diploma None other than a 3rd year bachelor The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English The language of the course is English, so we expect a fluent level and the ability to follow and participate in class.

More information	maastrichtsummerschool.nl

Overview

Course Description
This Summer Course is a two week 4 ECT program focusing on adding a global dimension to the participants’ knowledge acquired in their 3rd year bachelor curriculum.
This Summer Course opts to go beyond mere textbook knowledge. The focus lies more on recent insights, in-depth understanding and practical application.
Topics in Week 1. Leadership and Culture in International Context:
• Leadership in international context
• Cultures as context
• Cross-cultural management
• Impact of culture; individual and corporate level
• The international manager/leader
• Tools for assessing corporate culture
• Corporate culture and change
Topics in Week 2. HRM in International Context
• Strategic HRM in international context
• Technical HRM aspects in international context (international recruitment/selection/talent management, etc.)
• Training and development in international context
• HRM and Innovation (e.g. robotization, 3rd wave of virtual work, etc.)
• Work and Sustainability in international context.

Depending on the number of participants, the sequence can vary.

Goals
The main goals of this course are:
1. To define a thorough understanding of the growing need for leadership and management of cultural diversity in the global business context.
2. To provide conceptual and practical frameworks for successfully managing people and teams in a global, cross-cultural context.
3. To identify new developments in the field of HRM, in relation to the increasing international and cross-cultural workforce.
4. To develop the necessary insights and skills for international managers and professionals to operate successfully in an highly competitive, international context.

Recommended Literature
• Leadership and Change Management, A Cross-Cultural Perspective, D. Halkias, J.Santora, P.Thurman, N.Harkiolakis (2017); Routledge; ISBN-10: 1472471660.
• Human Resource Management, 10th edition, Torrington & Hall (2017); Pearson; ISBN-978: 1292129099.

Furthermore a variety of articles regarding the content of the course as well as websites such as HBR.org, Singularity Hub, CIPD.co.uk., InvestorsinPeople.com

Teaching Methods
Lectures, Presentations, Assignments, Skills, Work in subgroups.

Assessment Methods
Attendance, Participation, Observation, Assignment, Presentation
Peer review.

Course Coordinators
Willem Scheepers
Geert Heling