COIL International Business, FHNW School of Business

Collaborating Universities

FHNW School of Business
BFSU Beijing Foreign Studies University

Responsible Person/Contact

Prof. Fan Neifer
Lili Dong

Course description

This module introduces students to the foundations of international business, with a strong emphasis on how effective communication supports success in global markets. 
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Collaborative part

• Assignments for international/intercultural pairs (E-tandems) (synchronous/asynchronous)
• Assignments for Global virtual teams (GVTs) (synchronous/asynchronous)
• Working with collaborative tool/s such as Padlet, whiteboard, Miro, jam board etc. as an asynchronous extension of the international virtual classroom
• Kick-off takes place outside of lessons

Conditions FHNW-students

• Cross-country interaction requires time flexibility
• Lessons outside the usual schedule
• Kick-off out of lecture time

Good to know

Students from FHNW and BFSU will work on a case provided by BFSU.