MGMT 345: Cultural Intelligence in Leadership and Management 3 Credits
Globalization and technology have changed the way organizations interact with internal and external constituents. Leaders must strive to create an environment where individuals adapt in socially responsible ways in order to foster the growth of global citizens. This course explores the realm of cultural intelligence or cultural quotient (CQ) and its importance in developing an inclusive approach to leadership and management. Through an experiential learning approach, students will develop skills that will aid in their ability to appreciate, manage, lead, and work with individuals across a multitude of cultural identities.
International Cultures (IL) Course
Enforced Prerequisite at Enrollment: ECON 102 or ECON 104
Experiential Learning on a Global Scale: Witnessing company facilities domestically and internationally is an important learning aspect of this course as it provides firsthand insights into cultural competency's influence on global business practices, fostering students' understanding of cultural sensitivity and adaptability
This limited-availability course has an application process and students must receive approval prior to registration. Interested students need to have a Penn State faculty member complete a reference form on their behalf. Additionally, students must submit a Personal Statement detailing how this course will benefit them personally and professionally
Dates
March 8 - March 15, 2025
Trip ID
216289
Price
$3727 includes accommodations, flight, group activities, and some meals.
Academic information
MGMT 345: Cultural Intelligence in Leadership and Management - 3 Credits
Inclusions
Tonder
In the evening of your first day taste the local cuisine with a group Danish Welcome Dinner!
Copenhagen
This leisurely 50-min cruise takes you through the canals of Christianshavn with its picturesque old buildings and Our Saviour’s Church with its green and gold steeple, The Black Diamond – the new wing of the Royal Library and other landmarks before ending the cruise at the Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen before returning to the starting point. (Fees included)
Tonder
International Business Partner Hydro
During the semester, students will have an opportunity to interact with leadership at a Hydro facility in Pennsylvania and tour a facility. Hydro Cressona provides a very large range of extrusion, machining, fabrication, and finishing services. Cressona is one of the largest extrusion locations in the Hydro global network, and a Ford Q1 supplier. While in Denmark, we will visit two of Hydro's manufacturing facilities in Tønder and meet with the company's leadership team.
Copenhagen
A bike tour in Copenhagen offers a unique way to explore the city's iconic landmarks, such as the Little Mermaid statue, Nyhavn harbor, and the Tivoli Gardens, while providing fascinating insights into Copenhagen's history, culture, and sustainable urban living. (optional add on activity)
Copenhagen
This tour is designed to help you explore the area and get acquainted with the charm and beauty of this Scandinavian capital
Sweden
Spend the day exploring Malmo, Sweden just over the bridge from Copenhagen. Malmö offers a blend of historical charm, modern architecture, and vibrant culture
Scholarship Options: WorldStrides offers a variety of scholarships to help make study abroad possible for all students. There are three scholarship opportunities available: Higher Ed Traveler, Diversity & Inclusion, and the Natalie Shea Memorial Scholarships. You can learn more and apply here.
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Experiential learning is a the heart of what we do. Thoughtful immersions enhance each and every program by providing cultural context to push you outside your comfort zone and develop true global perspective.
With medical insurance included for each participant on our programs, parents and students can rest assured that we've got you covered! Our comprehensive plan boasts $100K in medical insurance, including 100% mental wellness coverage, security evacuation, and bedside visitor benefit for most hospitalizations.
With 50 years of experience, we've taken over 9 million students on educational programs - over 530,000 students traveled with us last year alone! We partner with more than 50,000 educators and 500 colleges and universities.
Centrally located hotels in our international destinations free up extra hours for spontaneous exploration and fun.
We carefully select where our travelers dine, making sure it's authentic local cuisine, served in local restaurants.
Our vetted guides are local, speak the native language, and have the inside scoop on the city and culture.