Whether one likes or not, the People's Republic of China is becoming an economic and political powerhouse and the world's second most powerful country after the United States. At the same time there are a lot of misconceptions and confusion about the real nature of Beijing's political and economic
Ideal for any student looking to improve their confidence in strategic decision making, this course provides an introduction to the field of Strategic Management, exploring key ideas and theories in the field and how they can be useful for the direction and scope of an organisation. Both lectures
Ideal for any student looking to improve their confidence in strategic decision making, this course provides an introduction to the field of Strategic Management, exploring key ideas and theories in the field and how they can be useful for the direction and scope of an organisation. Both lectures
When we turn on or read the news, we usually see stories of people around the world suffering at the hands of their own governments. How you ever wondered what is really going on? How do these things happen? How can we stop it? This module is about crime committed by governments and it explores the
Live your passion to make a difference! The Social Entrepreneurship Summer School at Maastricht University is designed to help you to kick-start your social venture. In this one-week programme you will develop a product or service idea that addresses a social (or ecological) problem into a concept
Study Shakespeare in the city which made him successful. We will walk the streets in the footsteps of this legendary playwright, see paintings and buildings he would have observed and, of course, watch his plays performed in the famous Globe Theatre, a reconstruction of the playhouse for which
Methodology and learning outcomes During four-weeks, students will be hands-on fully immersed applying the different methods, techniques and tools of service design. Students will learn how to: • Understand the key elements that allow for a good service • Explore the why, for what, how,
From James Bond to Jason Bourne, the spy has been a consistent feature of popular culture for decades. But what is the relation between fact and fiction? Who are the spies; what do they do; and how do they do it?Getting 'behind the scenes' of major historic and contemporary events, we will study
The "Scenario Thinking" course has a highly interactive character, with a focus on the practical use of scenario thinking concepts. The module offers two lectures, two workshops and two sessions with presentations by the students. It also involves an individual and a group assignment.
Participants of diverse backgrounds and artistic ability will work in situ in diverse venues reflective of diverse periods of art, architecture and history in Rome. This program combines the historic and contemporary context of the locations with the development of the creative process and refining
