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SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM

INTERCULTURALMANAGEMENT

www.cuas.at/icm

STUDY BUSINESS, INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES

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IInternationally active organizations today

need individuals with strong language and

communication skills who have a good

general business understanding and are

able to tackle challenges using a solution-ori-

ented approach. Graduates of Intercultural

Management will have precisely the skills,

knowledge and attitudes required to func-

tion effectively in an international business

context.

With this brochure it gives us great pleasure

to present our Bachelor in Business program

Intercultural Management. The degree pro-

gram is characterized by a strong focus on

the practical demands of the workplace, in-

cluding a growing awareness of the impor-

tance of an international perspective and

the ability to manage intercultural differenc-

es effectively.

Intercultural Management students are in-

troduced to approaches and strategies

for dealing with real-life challenges in the

international business world. Experienced

practioners and lecturers provide activat-

ing course contents and methods, such as

case studies, experiential learning and ex-

cursions, motivating students to interact and

engage with each other and their professors

in the learning process.

This brochure provides answers to questions

concerning curriculum, job opportunities,

our learning environment and how we value

competence development. Read about

how our students have gained internation-

al experience and furthered their language

skills and international business awareness.

Find out how studying in Austria and collab-

orating with our neighbors can enrich your

student life and empower you to follow your

aspirations. Find out why if you are interest-

ed in different cultures and working interna-

tionally Intercultural Management is the right

program for you. Find out how to apply.

We look forward to welcoming you!

WELCOME TO CARINTHIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

WELCOME TO INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT

FH-Prof. Dr.

Dietmar Brodel

Dean, School of

Management

Janet Brown, MA, MA

Director of Studies,

Intercultural

Management

FH-Prof. Dr.in

Eithne Knappitsch

Program Director,

Intercultural

Management

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INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT – STUDY BUSINESS AND LANGUAGES

FULL-TIME BACHELOR

Intercultural Management offers students a business

degree in English with a specialization in Language,

Culture and Intercultural Communication. The pro-

gram is aimed at individuals interested in working in

an international business environment. Austrian and

German-speaking students develop their knowledge

and understanding of the Italian language and cul-

ture as well as choose from our optional foreign

language courses in French, Russian, Slovene and

Spanish. Non-German speaking students can learn

German as total beginners and reach intermediate

B2 level.

JOB & CAREERIn our globalized economy, with increased cross-

border alliances, expanding e-commerce and

more complex customer relations, there is a

growing demand for business professionals skilled

in managing cultural differences effectively.

Intercultural Management addresses the needs of

international business today.

Graduates of Intercultural Management have stud-

ied abroad, learnt at least one if not two foreign

languages and have already gained experience

in working with international and culturally diverse

groups. The combination of Business, Languages

and Intercultural Communication and Management

offers graduates the basis to succeed in internatio-

nally-oriented organizations in Austria and abroad.

Possible fields of employment include:

• Management roles in international businesses and organizations

• International Human Resource Management• International Project Management• International Marketing

CURRICULUMIntercultural Management combines business and

management know-how with intercultural commu-

nication competence and languages. Intercultural

Management is an international study program

aimed at internationals and internationally-minded

individuals keen to further their ability to manage cul-

tural differences effectively.

Curricular focus:

• Foreign Languages: Italian OR German Electives: French, Russian, Slovene, Spanish

• Culture, Society and Globalization• Fundamentals of Intercultural Management• Culture and Diversity

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of the Bachelor Study Program Intercultural

Management are able to:

• apply general management know-how in practical business situations,

• explain the main concepts in the areas of finance, marketing and management,

• evaluate the economic, social and legal environments of businesses,

• describe and explain the ethical responsibilities and obligations of businesses,

• lead intercultural and interdisciplinary teams,• communicate effectively in English and at least

one further foreign language in an international business context.

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Semester 1 UNITS/WEEK ECTS

Active Start to Studying 1 2

Accounting 3 4

Fundamentals of IT 2 3

General English I 2 2

Fundamentals of Economics: Microeconomics 2 3

Mathematics for Economists and Statistics I 2 3

Introduction to Business Studies 3 3

Introduction to Contract Law 2 2

Academic English I 2 2

Academic English II 2 2

Deutsch als Fremdsprache 1 / Italiano 1 4 4


Community Project 1 1

General English II 2 2

Fundamentals of Economics: Macroeconomics 2 3

Fundamentals of Marketing 2 2

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management 2 2

Cost Accounting 3 5

Mathematics for Economists and Statistics II 2 3

Investment and Financing 2 3

Fundamentals of Organization 2 2

The Basics of Academic Research Skills 2 2


Culture, Society and Globalization 2 1


Balance Sheet Analysis 2 3

Academic English III 2 2

Fundamentals of Management Accounting 2 3

Internet & Web Technology 2 3

Bachelor Thesis I - 7


Fundamentals of Empirical Social Research 2 3

Fundamentals of Intercultural Management 2 2

Intercultural Teamwork 2 2


Community Project 1 1

Communication Skills and Conflict Management 2 2

Fundamentals of European Law 2 3

Organizational Development and ChangeManagement

2 3

Business Process & Workflow Management 2 3

Case Studies in Contract Law 2 3

Public Relations 1 2

Constitution and Administration 2 2


Seminar Intercultural Management 2 4

Export and International Business 2 2


Project Management 3 8

ERP Systems / SAP 2 4

Company Law and Tax Law 2 4


Culture and Diversity 2 3

Introduction to Values and Ethics 2 3


Bachelor Thesis II - 12

Bachelor Examination - 2

Bachelor Thesis Colloquium 1 2

Internship - 14

Minor changes to the curriculum may be possible.

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) serves to

make European higher education more transparent and comparable by

assigning ECTS credits to individual courses and study programs relative

to workload, thus promoting student mobility.

CURRICULUM

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Title & Academic degree Bachelor degree in Intercultural ManagementBachelor of Arts in Business (B.A.)

Language of instruction English

Duration of study 6 semesters

ECTS credits 180 ECTS

Location Villach, Austria

Recognition Successful completion of the bachelor's program qualifies the graduate to undertake the master's degree program in Management at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences over four semesters or an equivalent master’s degree program at another university of applied sciences or university according to FHStG [Fachhochschul Studies Act] § 6 (4).

Schedule Full-time Monday to Friday, occasional Saturdays

Academic year Autumn: October – February Spring: March – July

Structure of the program Semester 1 September Intensive English CourseSemesters 1-3 CUAS Villach Campus: General Management and SpecializationSemester 4 Study Abroad Recommended Semester 5 September Intensive Language CourseSemester 6 12-week Internship (Abroad)

Specialization • Foreign Language: Italian or German• Elective courses in French, Russian, Slovene or Spanish• Culture, Society and Globalization • Intercultural Teamwork • Culture and Diversity

Application Apply online: www.cuas.at/icm/application

Admission requirements • Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Austrian ‘Matura’) or equivalent • Minimum English level B2 or equivalent • German speaking applicants require a second foreign language

(in addition to English) at intermediate level• Non-German speaking applicants require no Italian or German skills

Selection process Formal application, academic background, motivation letter, personal interview (on-site or via Skype)

Study places per year 22

Tuition fees Tuition fees € 363.36 per semester plus membership fee for the Austrian Students' Union (Österreichische Hochschülerschaft, ÖH), currently € 19.20 per semester

Further information www.cuas.at/icm

INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT AT A GLANCE

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“In our globalized world, being

multi lingual and being able to deal

with different countries’ peculiar-

ities are competitive advantages.

International companies' success

frequently depends on the readi-

ness to interact in intercultural contexts.

Learning how to communicate in different languages

and building strong intercultural competence, gives

Intercultural Management gradu ates the chance to

set up their future career."

Dr. Karin Martin, Entrepreneurial Linguist

INTERNATIONALITY

INTERNATIONAL STUDY EXPERIENCE

Intercultural Management is an international

Bachelor's program taught in English comprised of

local and international students. Students will learn

at least one additional foreign language (Italian

or German) and can choose from a wide range of

elective foreign language courses (currently French,

Russian, Slovene and Spanish). Students’ language

studies in Italian or German will be consolidated in

Italy and Austria and students have the possibility

to also spend an entire semester studying at one of

our many international partner Institutions of Higher

Education across Europe and the world.

The School of Management has over 50 partner

Institutions of Higher Education in over 30 countries,

from Europe to North, South and Central America,

Southern Africa, Western and Southeast Asia.

Bangkok, Dublin, Bologna and Moscow: All these

and many more spectacular and culturally diverse

cities have been explored by Management students.

Students have the possibility to spend up to twelve

months of their studies either working or studying

internationally.

INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Intercultural Management also incorporates a 12 week

internship where the practical skills and theoretical

knowledge acquired can be applied in an interna-

tional business context. Completing your internship

abroad will allow you to test and reflect upon your

intercultural communication skills as well as further

your language skills. We are proud of our interna-

tional focus because it fosters intercultural learning

and personal growth, the basis of our Intercultural

Management program.

“The bachelor´s program in

'Intercultural Management', with

its unique focus on combin-

ing business and management

know-how, languages, and inter-

cultural skills, will not only provide

students with competences that are in

high demand in today´s globalized business environ-

ment, it is also perfect preparation for internationally-

oriented postgraduate programs, like the CUAS School

of Management English-taught Master´s program in

'International Business Management'.”

FH-Prof. Dr. Dietmar Sternad, Program Director,

International Business Management

VillachItaly

Buenos Aires

Mexico

Canada Moscow

Kuala LumpurBangkok

Cape Town

Seoul

Istanbul

Finland

Prague

Namibia

Toulouse

Riga

Dublin

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WORK ABROAD

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An experience which has enriched my life both personally and professionally."Management student Alexander Turteltaube

completed his internship in Sweden

I will now be a better manager because I can now see things through other people’s eyes and am more open-minded."Management students Karoline Rauter and

Lisa-Marie Makoru spent one semester abroad

studying at Bilgi University in Istanbul in Turkey

The best thing about studying abroad has been the possibility to explore Southeast Asia, as well as gaining a deeper insight into how business is taught in Malaysia."Management students Christina Dulle, Caroline Wagner,

Alina-Maria Viscusi spent one semester abroad studying at

the University of Kuala Lumpur Business School in Malaysia

Studying abroad, it is interesting to see how differently cultures perceive and solve problems. This will help me to tackle future challenges from a broader, more innovative perspective."Management student Barbara Prosekar spent

one semester abroad studying at Ljubljana

University in Slovenia

STUDY ABROAD

The biggest challenge we faced was the cold weather. During January and February we had –30 degrees and snowstorms."Management students Joe Leurer and Patricia Kern spent one

semester studying abroad at Conestoga College in Canada

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DEVELOPING LANGUAGE COMPETENCE

Foreign Language skills are an integral part of the Intercultural

Management program. Intercultural Management is taught

through English as a medium of instruction. Hence, applicants

require strong English skills (B2) to apply and will further expand

their ability to use English in an academic and business con-

text. Intercultural Management students choose to specialize

in either German or Italian. Austrian and German-speaking

students require intermediate language skills in either Italian

or another foreign language to be able to study Intercultural

Management. Non-German speaking students require no

Italian or German skills and can learn German as total begin-

ners and reach level B2.

Additionally, all Management students have the option to

choose from our elective foreign language courses in French,

Russian and Spanish.

Deutsch als Fremdsprache für Intercultural Management

Studierende in Kärnten versteht sich nicht nur als

Fremdsprachenerwerb in muttersprachlicher Umgebung.

Die Studierenden erwerben eingangs die Grundlagen

für die Kommunikation in deutscher Sprache und wer-

den in der Folge befähigt, ihre Deutschkenntnisse unter

Berücksichtigung interkultureller Aspekte aktiv anzuwen-

den. Die Beschäftigung mit kulturellen, wirtschaftlichen

und interkulturellen Kommunikationsmustern steht dabei

im Fokus der Deutschausbildung.

Intercultural Management (ICM) students

in Carinthia do not only learn German as

a foreign language in a native speaking

environment. After mastering the basics

of communication, students begin to

actively use and develop their German

language skills in various intercultural situ-

ations. The study of cultural, economic and

intercultural facets of communication is the focus

of the German courses offered.

Dr. Colin Heller, Lecturer of German, Language Coordinator

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Competenze nello scambio economico e culturale con l’Italia?Non soltanto l’Italia è il secondo partner economico

dell’Austria. Il sistema Italia occupa un posto di rilievo in-

ternazionale in molti altri ambiti: nel design, nel turismo

e in settori specifici dell’alta tecnologia. Anche la cul-

tura quotidiana italiana è caratterizzata da grande

attrattività. Non esitate allora a decidere di

studiare in un ambito internazionale alle

porte dell’Italia, sviluppando le compe-

tenze veicolari e interculturali necessarie

per partecipare a una delle più affasci-

nanti realtà europee.

Why promote economic and cultural exchange with Italy?Italy is not only Austria’s second most important trading

partner, Italy is an international player in numerous sec-

tors: design, fashion, tourism and specialized high tech-

nology. Life in Italy is also highly appealing. Study in an

international environment close to Italy and develop the

necessary language and intercultural competence to

be able to participate in one of the most fascinating and

strategically vital European realities.

Dott. Dr. phil. Simona Bartoli Kucher,

Institute for Romance Studies, University of Graz

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I decided to study abroad to gain international expe-rience and especially to improve my level of Italian. My Italian has definitely

improved a lot!"Management student Corina

Schmiedt studied at the University

of Modena and Reggio Emilia

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VOICES FROM THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

"Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is a longstanding partner of the region and it is good news that

Carinthia now offers an English-taught Bachelor in Business. With the new international program 'Intercultural

Management', Carinthia will be able to further strengthen its ties with our international partners and young

graduates will be in a stronger position to find valuable work in the Europe of tomorrow."

Peter Kaiser

Governor of Carinthia

"Education is the key to personal growth and an international education allows you to grow outside your

comfort zone and discover your own talents. The international setting which 'Intercultural Management' cre-

ates with international students, lecturers and locations is ideal for students to learn and practice intercultural

teamwork, feed their curiosity and embrace difference. Studying Business and Languages is an attractive

combination upon which employers can build employees motivated to make a difference."

Monika Kircher

Former Senior Director, Industrial Affairs

Infineon Technologies Austria AG, Villach

"I am very happy to see that Carinthia University of Applied Sciences now offers an international Bachelor

program, specializing in Business and Languages. With over 30 years' work experience, I am confident that

'Intercultural Management' graduates, with added language skills and intercultural knowhow, will be able to

add value to any business. Learning how to deal with cultural differences in an international learning environ-

ment means that 'Intercultural Management' graduates will be better equipped to solve tomorrow's prob-

lems in today's international business world. In addition to our efforts at the CIC and ISC (International School

Carinthia), ICM will help us to make Carinthia even more internationally-minded."

Roland Graf

Kapsch BusinessCom AG Klagenfurt

Chairman Carinthia International Club

"Success in today's dynamic and globalized business environment depends on providing innovative busi-

ness solutions adapted to customer needs. My work is highly dependent on a multinational team. Without

the ability to communicate and understand each other, and our customers, we would not be able to do

business effectively. I strongly believe that 'Intercultural Management' provides students with the right mix of

courses to best prepare them for a career in international business."

Alessandro Dazza

Vice-President, High Resistance Minerals business group, Imerys

Managing Director, Imerys Fused Minerals Villach GmbH

“Competent intercultural communicators are people who can code-shift – people who are perceptually

agile in their ability to communicate in different ways. So what students need to learn, and will do so from

the ‘Intercultural Management’ program, is how to become more interculturally sensitive – how to loosen

the perceptual constraints of ethnocentrism and to organise their experience of the world in different ways.”

Milton Bennett

Executive Director

Intercultural Development Research Institute

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Austria is renowned for its natural beauty and

rich cultural heritage. Both in winter and sum-

mer, Carinthia, Austria's southernmost region

and home to CUAS, has something to offer

everyone. Whether you like the mountains or

the lakes, the city or the countryside, Villach

is an ideal location to discover the heart of

Europe. Bordering Italy and Slovenia, it is fea-

sible to go for coffee in Ljuljana, lie on the

beach in Grado or explore Venice at the

weekend.

Find out more about Villach online:

www.welcome2villach.at/en/,

www.villach.at or www.region-villach.at/en

For further information, download our

International Student Guide:

www.fh-kaernten.at/international-applicants

Find out more about studying at CUAS on our

Students Life webpage:

www.fh-kaernten.at/en/about-cuas/

students-life/overview/

• Founded in 1995• Around 2,200 students• 118 full-time faculty members and 369 part-time lecturers• 5 locations: Villach, Klagenfurt (2 locations),

Feldkirchen, Spittal an der Drau• 4 faculties: Engineering & IT, Civil Engineering & Architecture,

Health Sciences & Social Work, School of Management• 35 bachelor and master degree programs • 140 international partner universities• 140 outgoing exchange students • 60 incoming exchange students • 6 master degree programs in English• 1 bachelor degree program in English

FACTS ABOUT CARINTHIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Villach

STUDENT LIFE IN VILLACH/AUSTRIA

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Choosing CUAS as my home has left an imprint in my heart and I would never trade it for anything else.”Beyza Orazova, International

Exchange Student from

Turkmenistan, Romanian-

American University in

Bucharest

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HOW TO APPLY

The application process consists of three phases:

1 Applicants submit a formal application on the CUAS website.

Only complete applications including all required documents will

be considered for closer inspection.

2 Applicants who fulfill all the required admission criteria will be

invited to a personal interview (either on-site or via Skype).

3 After evaluation of the application documents and interview

results, applicants will be notified whether they are accepted to

the program.

Find out more and apply online: www.cuas.at/icm/application

Please include the following

documents in your application:

• Letter of motivation• Certified copy of Secondary

School Leaving Certificate • Curriculum Vitae • Passport photo • Copy of a valid passport • Academic record of the

last two years of secondary school

• Relevant additional qualifications

• Proof of English language proficiency (B2)

• Proof of intermediate language skills in Italian or another foreign language

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