International Business Events and Etiquette (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Upon successful completion of the course, the student has a good practical understanding of how to represent their own country and how to collaborate when working and networking for an international organisation. The student acquires a good practical understanding of how to organize international meetings and events. Furthermore, the student has a good practical knowledge of how to chair and participate in international meetings and of the meetings documentation required, as well as the international conventions to be adhered to. The student knows the specific requirements of receiving international guests and visitors.

Content (course unit)

Contemporary international business etiquette: rules, roles, manners and conventions. Organising and participating in international meetings and events International protocol matters. Acting as a liaison officer

Prerequisites (course unit)

Can be completed as part of EU Careers Module or as a separate course of 5 ECTS credits.

Exam schedules

No written exam.

Assessment scale

H-5

Teaching methods

Learning objectives Upon successful completion of the course, the student has a good practical understanding of how to represent their own country and how to collaborate when working and networking for an international organisation. has a good practical understanding of how to organize international meetings and events. has a good practical knowledge of how to chair and participate in international meetings. has a good practical knowledge of the meetings documentation, as well as the international conventions to be adhered to. knows the specific requirements of receiving international guests and visitors. Contents Contemporary international business etiquette: rules, roles, manners and conventions. Organising and participating in international meetings and events International protocol matters. Acting as a liaison officer Execution methods Online, evening 100 points accrued from the assignments and final presentation. RPL to be agreed with the Lecturers prior to the starting date of the course.

Learning materials

Course material provided by the Lecturer. Course material on Moodle.

Further information

Assessment criteria Assessment criteria - grade 1 The student knows the basics required for international collaboration including meetings, events and etiquette matters on a satisfactory level. Assessment criteria - grade 3 The student has good practical and theoretical skills required for international collaboration including meetings, events and etiquette matters. Assessment criteria - grade 5 The student has excellent practical and theoretical skills required for international collaboration including meetings, events and etiquette matters.