Business CommunicationLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: IB00DS66
Objective
The aim of the course is to teach students to communicate in various business settings. Students learn how to use formal English in international business activities and become aware of cultural differences. Students also become aware of social skills, proper business behavior and non-verbal communication.
Content
- Communication Styles
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Presentations
- Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: Student attends at least 50% of the classes. All course work is completed at an acceptable level. Students take an active role in group work.
Fail: Student attends less than 50% of the classes. Class assignments are not completed at an acceptable level. Course work is left unfinished.
Students do not take an active role in the group work.
Materials
Isaacs et al. (2020). Eye For Business. Edita Publishing: Helsinki.
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
04.11.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Student groups
-
IB24ABachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Objective
The aim of the course is to teach students to communicate in various business settings. Students learn how to use formal English in international business activities and become aware of cultural differences. Students also become aware of social skills, proper business behavior and non-verbal communication.
Content
- Communication Styles
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Presentations
- Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Materials
Isaacs et al. (2020). Eye For Business. Edita Publishing: Helsinki.
Teaching methods
- Lectures and guided practice
- Work in the practice enterprise
- Independent work
- Face-to-face teaching
Student workload
2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own/within their groups how to use the assigned independent study hours in regards to completing the presentation and course tasks.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: Student attends at least 50% of the classes. All course work is completed at an acceptable level. Students take an active role in group work.
Fail: Student attends less than 50% of the classes. Class assignments are not completed at an acceptable level. Course work is left unfinished.
Students do not take an active role in the group work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Pass: Student completes all tasks at an acceptable level
Student completes a group presentation according to the course guidelines
Meets the attendance requirements
Fail: Student does not complete all tasks at an acceptable level
Student does not meet the attendance requirements
Qualifications
No prerequisites
Enrollment
02.09.2024 - 15.09.2024
Timing
04.11.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Teachers
- Cory Isaacs
Scheduling groups
- Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)
Student groups
-
IB24BBachelor of Business Administration, International Business
Education groups
- Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
Objective
The aim of the course is to teach students to communicate in various business settings. Students learn how to use formal English in international business activities and become aware of cultural differences. Students also become aware of social skills, proper business behavior and non-verbal communication.
Content
- Communication Styles
- Meetings and Negotiations
- Presentations
- Trade Fairs and Exhibitions
Materials
Isaacs et al. (2020). Eye For Business. Edita Publishing: Helsinki.
Teaching methods
- Lectures and guided practice
- Work in the practice enterprise
- Independent work
- Face-to-face teaching
Student workload
2 credits = 54 hours
- 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
- Students are free to decide on their own/within their groups how to use the assigned independent study hours in regards to completing the presentation and course tasks.
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Pass: Student attends at least 50% of the classes. All course work is completed at an acceptable level. Students take an active role in group work.
Fail: Student attends less than 50% of the classes. Class assignments are not completed at an acceptable level. Course work is left unfinished.
Students do not take an active role in the group work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Pass: Student completes all tasks at an acceptable level
Student completes a group presentation according to the course guidelines
Meets the attendance requirements
Fail: Student does not complete all tasks at an acceptable level
Student does not meet the attendance requirements
Qualifications
No prerequisites