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Cross-Cultural Issues in Service Development (5cr)

Code: A9308-3009

General information


Enrollment
30.03.2026 - 05.04.2026
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Timing
01.05.2026 - 31.08.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual proportion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
30 Ylemmät ammattikorkeakoulututkinnot
Campus
Laurea Virtual Campus
Teaching languages
English
Seats
40 - 50
Degree programmes
Complementary competence, Master’s studies (TYJ), Generic Studies
Complementary competence, master’s studies in English (CYJ2), Generic studies
Teachers
Tarja Chydenius
Teacher in charge
Tarja Chydenius
Groups
TYJ25SJ
Täydentävä osaaminen (yamk-tutkinto), S25, yhteiset opinnot
CYJ25SJ
Complementary competence (master’s studies in English), S25, Generic studies
Study unit
A9308

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and deeply understand cross-cultural issues related to service development
- manage multicultural teams and projects
- support and develop frontline personnel's intercultural communication competences
- involve diverse customers in the service design processes

Teaching methods

Please note:
This study unit will be composed of two activities as follows:

- 3 ects: as part of HY00CB31-3003 Cross-Cultural Perspectives in the Field of Design (BIP)
(This Blended Intensive Project requires participation in an intensive exchange week in Paris in May 2026. See this course for details.)

- 2 ects: These credits are granted on top of the BIP () and include the completion of a book essay.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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