GEST0008-1

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

	Master in management (120 ECTS) (evening classes)	5 crédits

Lecturer

Charles Laroche

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The following topics will be covered:

International Public Affairs
Governmental Affairs
CSR

A special focus will be set on European Institutions, trade associations and NGOs. In addition, the role of the social media in public affairs activities will be explored.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this course, students should be able:

To understand the social, legal and institutional framework of their organization at national, European and international levels
To cope with the societal and political expectations and to adapt their strategies and policies accordingly
To develop a consistent Business Model

This module will help:

Identifying entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities in this framework
Taking advantage/ dealing with the environment of the business at large
Considering all relevant aspects of the business strategy

Parts of theory will be illustrated by real life case studies in an integrated way. As a study project, students will have to identify their business opportunities and develop an appropriate business model.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

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Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

face-to-face

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Individual participation to selected topics
Group presentation of case studies
Preparation of case studies (Team work)
Understanding Public Affairs as a project (Team work)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

The seminar will take place at the Kloster Heidberg in Eupen. It will be organized over a weekend from Friday 5pm until Sunday 1pm.

Contacts

charles.laroche@skynet.be

International Public Affairs and CSR