Certificate of Advanced Studies
CAS International Leadership Leading globally, locally and virtually www.hslu.ch/il
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Welcome
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Overview Dates and Locations
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Target Audience & Learning Outcomes
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Approach to Learning
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Curriculum
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Lifelong Learning
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International Week Vancouver
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International Week Bangkok
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International Week San Sebastian
Key Information
Program Fee CHF 8,900 This includes all teaching and coaching sessions as well as all materials needed in Lucerne and abroad. Excluded are expenses for travel, hotel and food (see cost estimates on pages 12–17). Application Deadline April 30, 2021 Apply using the Institute of Business and Regional Economics IBR registration form on www.hslu.ch/il. As places are limited, applications will be considered in the order of receipt. The applicants will be informed of their admission shortly after the application deadline. Duration of Program The program lasts from June 22, 2021 to June 21, 2022. Students attend 15 full days of classes in this period (for dates and times see page 3). Location Five days of classes are held at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business in Switzerland. Students additionally attend a total of ten days of classes abroad, as a part of the selected International Weeks. International Weeks are held three times per year, once in each of the following locations: Vancouver, Canada; Bangkok, Thailand; San Sebastian/ Bilabo, Spain. Students select and participate in two of these three International Weeks (for information about the International Weeks, see pages 12–17). Work Load A total of 15 ECTS are awarded upon the successful completion of the program. This means that an overall workload of approximately 450 hours is foreseen over the course of the one-year program. Work Intensity This program has been designed so that it can be attended parallel to working.
Title Certificate of Advanced Studies Hochschule Luzern/ FHZ and SUPSI in International Leadership This title is nationally protected under the regulations of the ‘Swiss Center of Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education’ in conjunction with the Central Swiss University of Applied Sciences and the academic regulations of executive-education programs at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Language of Instruction Throughout the program, the language of instruction is English. The assignments can be written in either English or German. Also, the coaching sessions can be conducted in either English or German. You need to be a competent user of English. Please either provide a recognized certificate demonstrating your English language skills or contact us for an individual assessment. More information needed? Please consult this brochure, contact us and/or visit our CAS International Leadership info sessions at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business. The info sessions are complimentary, but registration is needed. Please register for the info session of your choice on our website www.hslu.ch/il.
Welcome
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Regardless of mission and size, organizations increasingly become international players in their respective sectors, conducting business and competing on a cross-country scale. This raises the stakes for leaders to identify solutions to pressing international and intercultural challenges, thereby finding their way in the global village. With the CAS International Leadership, we support leaders in identifying und implementing the right solutions. To do so, we focus on four core challenges of international leaders: How do I internationalize the DNA of my organization? What are the key success factors that need to be considered when conducting business internationally? How do I continuously develop my own intercultural competence? And how do I lead a diverse team of employees and external stakeholders, both face-to-face and virtually? To tackle these challenges of international leaders, we offer customized content delivered by respected experts from both academe and practice. Also, we offer immediate international experience in Asia, North America and Europe, through our selection of International Weeks. During these International Weeks, the international leadership challenges become concrete as a result of our partner universities being committed to offering advanced training opportunities on the ground which encompass both lectures and site visits to key organizations and stakeholders. We place great importance on preparing the participants of the CAS International Leadership for the international arena, thus enabling them to take the right decisions at the right time. For this purpose, we offer a personalized, varied and challenging study environment at different institutions spread across different continents.
Prof. Dr. Ingo Stolz Head CAS International Leadership
Prof. Jillaine Farrar Head CAS International Leadership
Dr. Ivan Ureta Deputy Head CAS International Leadership
CĂŠline Meyer Program Assistant
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Overview Dates and Locations June 22–25, 2021, approx. 8:15–17:00 International Leadership Foundation Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business July–September 2021 Intercultural Competence Assessment & Development Coaching session of approximately 2h, scheduled with each participant individually Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business *October 3–8, 2021 International Week Vancouver University of the Fraser Valley, Canada October 21, 2021, approx. 9:00–16:30 International Leadership Reflection (for attendees International Week Vancouver) Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business
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*February 20–25, 2022 International Week Bangkok Mahidol University, Thailand *April 25–29, 2022 International Week San Sebastian-Bilbao University of Deusto, Spain May 12, 2022, approx. 9:00–16:30 International Leadership Reflection (for attendees of International Weeks Bangkok and/or San Sebastian-Bilbao) Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business June 21, 2022, approx. 14:00–20:00 International Leadership Excellence Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business
* Students are required to successfully participate in two of the three International Weeks, on the dates offered, in order to complete the requirements of the CAS International Leadership.
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Target Audience We designed this program for (prospective) leaders – who (will) interact with international stakeholders – both at home and abroad. – who strive to identify and shape both effective and interculturally sensitive solutions for themselves and their organizations. – who aim to successfully address their specific management challenges when conducting business on a cross-national scale.
Learning Outcomes After successful completion of the program, students can – apply techniques for increasing the international responsiveness and competitiveness of their respective organization. – forecast likely international leadership and management challenges, and broker fitting solutions based on a clear understanding of divergent stakeholder needs and expectations. – constructively use international experiences for continuously advancing and honing the intercultural competence of oneself and others. – use the strengths present in diverse teams, and lead team members by building bridges across the differences and by removing obstacles in situations of conflict and crisis.
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Approach to Learning Teaching Style Our teaching style focuses on behavior, action and transfer. This means that we strive to make learning concrete, so that it can be directly applied in the respective student contexts. This also means that sessions are taught by experts with rigorous academic standards and are steeped in international practice. We invest in an academically rigorous, practically applied, interactive format of teaching and learning. Faculty You will encounter a multitude of academic experts and experienced practitioners from various international backgrounds. For a detailed description of the faculty, please consult our website at www.hslu.ch/il.
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Assignments During the program, students work on the following assignments: 1. Students select – in agreement with the heads of the program – an international leadership topic of immediate relevance to their work or personal development, and write an individual paper of approx. 15 pages. Students work on this assignment for the duration of the program and receive repeated feedback from both faculty and peers. 2. There is an assignment (group or individual) for each of the selected international weeks. Details about the international week assignments will be presented at the beginning of each week. Successful completion Students are required to successfully participate in two of the three International Weeks, on the dates offered, in order to complete the requirements of the CAS International Leadership. Full participation (max. 10% excused absences) is expected for the sessions in Lucerne. Further, the International Week assignments and the final CAS International Leadership assignment must be successfully completed.
Curriculum
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Phase 2 Intercultural Competence Assessment & Development
Challenge 4 Leading Across Cultures
Challenge 3 Developing Intercultural Competence
Challenge 2 Understanding Cultures
Challenge 1 Internationalizing Organizations
Phase 1 International Leadership Foundation
Individual Coaching Creation of Personal Development Plan based on assessment results of Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) & student proposal for course assignment
Developing, researching, drafting and revising course assignment
While participating in the CAS International Leadership program, students move through four phases, namely (Phase 1) finding solutions to the four international leadership challenges, (Phase 2) receiving an assessment of their intercultural competence as well as a personal development plan, (Phase 3) being directly exposed to international management and leadership situations and stakeholders, and (Phase 4) transferring the knowledge and solutions to their specific leadership challenges.
Phase 1: International Leadership Foundation In this phase, we lay the foundation for successful international leadership. We focus on the four core challenges that we believe international leaders need to address and solve. Challenge 1: Internationalizing Organizations To successfully conduct business on a cross-national scale, work processes and structures as well as employees need to be attuned to creating outcomes that are understandable and useful for divergent
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International Week Vancouver and/or International Week Bangkok and/or International Week San Sebastian-Bilbao
International Leadership Reflection
Phase 3 International Weeks & International Leadership Reflection
stakeholder needs. Students learn about techniques to shape their organization accordingly, thereby increasing the international responsiveness and competitiveness of their organization. Challenge 2: Understanding Cultures Good decision making is dependent on a clear understanding of the divergent stakeholder expectations and needs present in the international arena. Students learn to forecast both the expectations and the needs present in a given situation and context, and to broker fitting and mutually beneficial solutions.
Phase 4 International Leadership Excellence
Finalizing and Submitting Course Assignment
Presenting & Defending Course Assignment
Challenge 3: Developing Intercultural Competence In addition to having a clear understanding of cultures and organizations, an international leader also needs to know how to act and behave in an interculturally sensitive manner in order to bring about positive outcomes. Students receive continuous guidance on how to develop their behavioral intercultural competence over the course of the program (see also Phase 2).
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Challenge 4: Leading Across Cultures Well-versed international leaders can effectively address the three challenges indicated above. Beyond that, they are able to do so in a way that both engages and aligns their teams and stakeholders across cultures. Students learn about leadership techniques and behaviors that enable them to ensure both engagement and alignment across cultures, thereby ensuring the positive results they are expected to deliver. These four challenges will be addressed from various perspectives in all four phases of the program. Phase 2: Intercultural Competence Assessment & Development In this phase, each student receives an individual coaching session of approximately 2h. The goal of the coaching is to define personal development needs and to identify best practices to develop intercultural competence. To achieve this goal, students assess their intercultural competence by completing the Intercultural Development Inventory*. Based on their individual results, students then establish a personal development plan during the coaching session, which they execute over the remainder of the program. The objectives of the course assignment are determined during the coaching session, in alignment with the developmental needs of
each student. For this, students prepare a brief proposal of the international leadership topic they want to work on. Phase 3: International Weeks With the foundation set and the development plan defined, the students select and participate in two of the following three International Weeks offered (see pages 12–17): – International Week Vancouver, University of the Fraser Valley, Canada – International Week Bangkok, Mahidol University, Thailand – International Week San Sebastian-Bilbao, University of Deusto, Spain Each International Week experience will be debriefed in International Leadership Reflection sessions. This enables students to secure their learning and build upon it for their next learning steps. Phase 4: International Leadership Excellence At the end of the program, students transfer and apply their learning to the specific international leadership challenges they (will) face. Thus, the goal of this fourth phase is to secure the learning achieved, transfer that learning to the students’ respective contexts, and to present the corresponding results in a professional manner in both written and oral format.
* The IDI is a valid und widely used tool for assessing the capability to shift cultural perspectives and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences. The two course directors are certified assessors of the Intercultural Development Inventory.
Lifelong Learning
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The CAS International Leadership is part of the curriculum of the Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Leadership & Management. Thus, the credits acquired by completing the CAS International Leadership can be
wholly applied to the MAS Leadership and Management. To acquire the MAS Leadership and Management, the following is also needed.
Master Module MAS Leadership & Management Master-Thesis 15 ECTS
CAS Betriebswirtschaft * 15 ECTS
CAS Leadership * 15 ECTS
CAS International Leadership 15 ECTS
Foundations of Business Administration
Leadership Foundations & Leadership Development
International Leadership Excellence
Consultation by the co-heads of the CAS International Leadership program
* These CAS need to be completed to earn the MAS in Leadership & Management. However, if you have already completed coursework in Business Administration or Leadership at the level of tertiary education, we are happy to consult with you regarding counting this coursework towards your MAS-degree (if appropriate) and/or to find CAS alternatives in the fields of management and leadership that you could attend instead of the CAS indicated above.
International Week Vancouver
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Partner University
The University of the Fraser Valley School of Business
Focus
The University of the Fraser Valley School of Business offers an exciting program on leadership in the context of globalization. The focus areas of the program include negotiating across cultures, leadership strategies for a global manager, Vancouver as the Asian-Pacific Gateway, sustainability, and Canada’s First Nations’ business traditions and culture. The program features interactive seminars and site visits on cutting-edge leadership and intercultural topics, presented by leading experts, academics, and business executives. For more information about the specific program, go to www.hslu.ch/iw-vancouver.
Date
October 3–8, 2021
Climate
The months of September and October have the potential to show visitors great Vancouver weather – mild, sunny and clear. There is actually no bad weather in Vancouver, but you do need appropriate clothing such as sunglasses, a sweater and a raincoat. Humidity is quite low thanks to ocean breezes. Temperatures from the end of September to the beginning of October can vary from highs of 20C during the day to lows of 10C at night.
Travel
Economy return flight from Zurich to Vancouver, BC, Canada approx. CHF 1,200 to CHF 1,400 (varies depending on how early the booking is made, choice of airline, seat selection, luggage etc.) There are now also direct flights from Zurich to Vancouver.
Accommodation
Approx. CHF 130 to CHF 160 per night + tax with the group booking code at the conference hotel, depending on the type of room, group rate and currency fluctuations. The prices are per hotel room so the room price is halved if you share a room.
Lead
Prof. Jillaine Farrar Passport/ Visa/ Health
Go to www.hslu.ch/iw-vancouver for detailed and up-to-date information.
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International Week Bangkok
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Partner University
Mahidol University, MUIC
Focus
Mahidol University- MUIC is ranked number one on the Financial Times Ranking of Thai universities and is one of the most recognized universities in Asia. The international professors at Mahidol University offer lectures and workshops on the topic of sustainable business models, success stories in Asia, intercultural communication, and leadership expectations in Asia. The lectures are supplemented by company visits. For more information about the specific program, go to www.hslu.ch/iw-bangkok.
Date
February 20–25, 2022
Climate
In February the sun usually shines for at least eight hours per day. Even when it rains, temperatures are usually still warm, ranging from between 20C to 33C. Be aware that humidity tends to be high. The intensive air-conditioning inside many buildings can make the inside temperatures seem quite cool in comparison to outside. Take a sweater to wear inside.
Travel
Economy return flight from Zurich to Bangkok approx. CHF 800 to CHF 1,300 (varies depending on how early the booking is made, choice of airline, direct flight or one-stop flight, seat selection, luggage etc.).
Accommodation
There is an ample supply of hotels in Bangkok with various price ranges. The partner university will make a recommendation for a hotel near the university and inform about any special rates. Approx. cost CHF 95 to CHF 130 per night incl. breakfast, depending on choice of hotel, currency fluctuations and time of booking. The prices are per hotel room so the room price is halved if you share a room.
Lead
Prof. Dr. Claus Schreier Passport/ Visa/ Health
Go to www.hslu.ch/iw-bangkok for detailed and up-to-date information.
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International Week San Sebastian-Bilbao
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Partner University
The University of Deusto
Focus
The University of Deusto, the oldest and one of the most renowned business universities in Spain, is located in one of the most innovative regions of Europe, the Basque Country. Lectures are held on both the Bilbao and the San Sebastian campuses. The focus of the week is on regional and corporate innovation culture, intercultural leadership, cooperative movements, digitalization and business model innovation as well as managing in an innovative world. Lectures, company visits and cultural events are integral parts of the program. For more information about the specific program, go to www.hslu.ch/iw-san-sebastian.
Date
April 25–29, 2022
Climate
Temperatures in April can vary from highs of 21C during the day to lows of 10C at night. Sun and a refreshing light breeze, but also heavy rain can be expected at this time of the year.
Travel
There are many ways to reach San Sebastian. Flight costs can be as low as CHF 200, depending on when you book and which flights you choose. A direct flight from Zurich to Bilbao with Swiss is the fastest way to get there. Alternatively, fly from Basel to Bordeaux and then take public transport down to the Basque country or hire a car. Or fly from Geneva to Bilbao. Travel by private car or train (11hours) is also possible.
Accommodation
The partner university will recommend a hotel. Prices vary depending on hotel, time of booking and currency fluctuations. Approx. cost: CHF 100 to CHF 150 per night.
Lead
Dr. Jan Kraner Passport/ Visa/ Health
Go to www.hslu.ch/iw-san-sebastian for detailed and up-to-date information.
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The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts –Business is the Central Swiss competence centre for tertiary-level management education. With its bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and executive-education programs, as well as its consulting services and research, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business makes an important contribution to the development of the knowledge society. Institute of Business and Regional Economics IBR The Institute of Business and Regional Economics IBR of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Business was founded in 1979 and currently employs over 120 people. The IBR is the Central Swiss knowledge and education partner for management and regional economics. With more than 150 projects per year, the institute supports businesses with innovative and sustainable solutions. More than 6,000 executives have developed their expert knowledge and experience in our well-designed executive-education programs. The mission of the IBR is to help people, organizations and regions to move forward. Further, it is very well connected in the region and has a broad national and international network of companies, public administrators and other universities.
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