Class size in International Business and Management, as well as throughout the university, are small. This gives students and professors alike an opportunity to interact with people from around the world. Each student will have an opportunity to participate in group projects, and as a result, will develop his or her intercultural communication competence. The course equivalencies identified in the shaded box to the left have been pre-approved by the School of Business Administration and Economics. To help you understand some of the cultural differences you may experience in Germany, this section provides information about some of the most prominent characteristics of German culture.
Time lies at the core of the German culture.
It is the principal way of organizing life. Thus, promptness is expected at all times, as it allows for maximum order. Germans are irritated easily by those who arrive late for appointments. Germans are extremely detail-oriented and have an intense preocupation with the past. When they explain something, they may find it necessary to lay a detailed, historical foundation.