Introduction to Cultural Psychology
Gain insights into your cognitive and affective processes and improve your intercultural competence. The masterclass Introduction to Cultural Psychology offers a unique inquiry into how our cultures seep into the deepest structures of our lives. You will get an introduction to the research and theories of culture’s influence on various psychological processes. Additionally, you explore the skills and competencies that are necessary to successfully navigate across cultures.
For whom?
This masterclass is designed for HR-professionals and professionals who:
- work within intercultural environments and who wish to improve their effectiveness and cross-cultural skills;
- lead global operations and manage diverse teams.
Need help?
Reach out to us for questions about this course or our transportation and accommotion options. We respond within 3 business days.
Jannice Daha LLM
Manager Executive Education
E: executive-education@uva.nl
T: +31 (0)6 4834 9056
Understand cultural psychology
Strengthen your cross-cultural skills
Expand your business network
I believe anyone should do this masterclass, if only to increase one's self awareness. Self awareness is after all the basis on which one can collaborate with others.Joris den Breejen – Spatial Planning Advisor & Chair Study Committee at TenneT TSO & CIGRE Read Joris's full review
What will you learn?
During this masterclass, you will:
- gain an understanding of the influence of culture on the mind;
- develop self-awareness of your own cultural conditioning;
- explore psychology (emotions, cognition and behaviour) from a cultural lens;
- develop cross-cultural skills and competencies;
- learn to engage effectively in different settings.
Lecturer and consultant Marianna Pogosyan explains what you will learn in this masterclass. How does culture shape our psychology, our minds and our perspective on the world?
If you wish to better understand why and importantly, how people behave differently across cultures and what forms these behaviours, this is a masterclass for you.Graham Doyle – Business Transformation Consultant at Knab Read Graham's full review
Teaching staff
With her interdisciplinary doctoral research Marianna Pogosyan investigates culture’s influence on affective mechanisms and its implications for marketing. She works with international executives and their families on all matters of psychological adaptation to a life far from home.
Fees
Fees vary depending on when you sign up. A tuition fee increase will apply from the autumn 2024 edition onwards.
Spring 2024
| Tuition* | Application deadline | Start date | |
| Standard fee | €1,950 | 25 June 2024 | 26 June 2024 |
Autumn 2024
| Tuition* | Application deadline | Start date | |
| Early bird fee | €1,950 | 2 October 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
| Standard fee | €2,290 | 10 December 2024 | 11 December 2024 |
* The fee is VAT-exempt.
Alumni get a 10% discount
UvA Alumni receive a 10% discount on the standard fee. Please note that this discount cannot be combined with the early bird discount.
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An in-depth understanding of our mind (psychology) greatly impacts building cultural competence (CQ).Amana Wong, Amana Learning Company Limited
This masterclass has helped me understand the influence of culture on the mind and develop self-awareness on my expat journey. I'm thankful for this experience and the wonderful people who shared their life experiences in the safe space that our teacher Marianna helped us create.Meylinh Hernández, International Account Manager