The tight and trustful partnership between Halmstad University and IMC Fachhochschule Krems made it possible.
Halmstad University, namely Prof. Ingemar Wictor and his colleagues in the School of Business and Engineering, and Ulf Ivarsson, Director of International Department, made a great contribution to organize the programme including guest lectures and company visits. They made us feel home from the beginning.
In this context, we also want to thankfully mention Dr. Maximillian Schachner, Head of International Department and Prof Christopher Schwand, Director of Study Programme IBE. For many years, students can count on their support to organize the already traditional “Corporate Strategies – study week”.
Distinguished guest lectures have paved the way for a deeper understanding of international business strategies and the “Swedish way of doing business”
One important pillar of our study week is to meet scholars and discuss latest developments in the field of international entrepreneurship, globalization and regional development.
Prof Ingemar Wictor was mastermind of organizing and orchestrating our guest lectures and gave us a great introduction on study programmes offered by Halmstad University.
Prof Svante Andersson is recognized scholar in the field of born globals and international entrepreneurship. His lecture was also a perfect starter and preparation for our company meeting with Getinge and HMS.
Prof Mikael Jonasson, as cultural geographer, broadened the perspective on globalisation and international business by linking it to global megatrends like mega cities, innovation hubs, local industry as driving forces for companies in international business.
Prof Hugo Palmsköld gave as and very valuable insights into the historic, economic and touristic specialties of the region of Halland and was emphasizing on the roots of the current flourishing situation on the one hand and current challenges on the other hand.
Prof Thomas Helgesson held a lecture about the influence of culture in business relations. His academic input and personal intercultural experience led to fruitful discussions about the importance to consider cultural and institutional contexts to become successful.
Karolina Davidsson is Managing Director of Halmstads Näringslivs AB, the business development agency of Halmstad. She gave us a great overview about the regional economic development and the special focus on establishing new enterprises and start-ups to foster future prospects.
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