Current Issues in Organization and Strategy in the Global Context

Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Michael Mayer
Dr.ⁱⁿ Mahsa Samsami

Time / place:

Time / place:             

Day 1: Wednesday, 9^th December 2026

Group A: 9 am to 11:30 am

Group B: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Raum: Thüringer Weg 7, C33, K012

Day 2: Thursday, 10^th December 2026

Group A: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Group B: 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Raum: Thüringer Weg 7, C33, K012

Day 3: Friday, 11^th December 2026

Group A: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm 

Group B: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Raum: Thüringer Weg 7, C33, K012

Opening session:         Wed, 14th Oct 2026, 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm, Room C10.111

[Timing based on current enrolment. We will let you know if there are any significant changes]

Content:

The module consists of a seminar taught in English. Building on basic knowledge of the internationalization of organizations and their strategic development from an international and global perspective, the module provides in-depth knowledge of the organizational and strategic development of organizations in the context of global economic, political, and social developments.

Aim:

After successfully completing the module, students will have developed their skills in writing academic papers (seminar papers). They will be able to apply their communication and argumentation skills in the writing process and take into account appropriate working techniques and academic argumentation skills.

Requirements:

Assessment:

Seminar paper (length: 4,000 to 4,500 words per person, excluding appendices; processing time: 20 weeks) and 20-minute oral presentation (presentation and discussion)

Prerequisites:
Advanced familiarity with organizational and strategy theory as well as scientific research work.

Number of Credits:
5 ECTS

Level:
Graduate

Course registration: