How local interests are connected to the practical and working environment in business, politics and culture are demonstrated by imparting fundamental, central theoretical concepts such as globalization, diversity, culture and inter-culturalism. Methods of empirical social research provide the instruments to observe, analyze and evaluate complex contents and the fields of application from a scientific point of view. The course illustrates intercultural communication, diversity management, project development and implementation in intercultural teams using examples and various situations to put them into practice.



The course aims to promote the integration of migrants and encourage mutual understanding between locals and migrants to contribute to the social cohesion within Austrian population. Social cohesion is a prerequisite for sustainable economic growth and is deemed to secure the welfare of all.