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Overview
What you will study
Theories and models are introduced to help students better understand common sources of, and discuss possible solutions to, problems in virtual international team environments, with a focus on communication as an aspect of global competence and technological tools for teamwork.
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- Give an account of key properties of global virtual teams and their potential advantages and challenges
- Connect core dimensions of global skills (knowledge, skills, attitudes and critical awareness) to virtual teamwork contexts
- Discuss consequences and challenges connected to the role of English as a lingua franca in global virtual team environments
- Give an account of pragmatic strategies for working appropriately and efficiently in a global virtual team, and for preventing or solving misunderstandings and communication problems.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- key areas for social interaction in global virtual team environments
- teambuilding
- negotiation of roles and deadlines
- asynchronous and synchronous communication
- navigation in different time zones and legal standards
- feedback and criticism
- the use and consequences of technology in and for team communication
- common sources and possible solutions to problems in virtual international team environments
- communication as an aspect of global competence
- technological tools for teamwork
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
2 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Stockholm, Sweden
Disciplines
Communication Studies Digital Media View 3 other Short Courses in Digital Media in SwedenWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
IELTS 6.5
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 60 credits from higher education.
Tuition Fees
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