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Global virtual professionals: Ace your online presence (3 cr)

Code: XX00DA06-3004

General information


Enrollment
13.03.2023 - 21.04.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
02.05.2023 - 31.07.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki
Saija Råtts
Course
XX00DA06

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The course aims at adapting and developing communication skills to respond to the expectations of global counterparts.
The student learns to understand communication styles keeping a clear focus on online communication. The student will gain practical advice and tips on understanding international online audiences in English. As a result, the student will be able to select the right communication mode for maximum impact in different online contexts.

Content

Global mindset
Online presence and digital footprint
Online writing

Materials

Material available on Moodle

Teaching methods

Online studies

Student workload

81 h
Web based learning about 35 h
Literature and materials about 25 h
Assignments about 25 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Grade 1. The student completes all the assigned work but has difficulty understanding and following instructions. The student is able to deliver tasks in English using assigned communication channels. The key English terminology and concepts (global mindset, online presence, digital footprint, online writing skills) appropriate to the course topics remain challenging. The student does not meet his/her own learning goals for most of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Grade 3. The student completes all the assigned work on a generally good level. The student is able to deliver tasks, materials and ideas in clear English using assigned communication channels. His/her written and spoken English is understandable, but studying and practicing the key English terminology and concepts (global mindset, online presence, digital footprint, online writing skills) appropriate to the course topics remains inadequate. The student meets his/her own learning goals for most of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5. The student completes all the assigned work of high quality in terms of both written and spoken English. The student is able to deliver engaging, well-prepared tasks, materials and ideas in clear English using assigned communication channels. The student meets and occasionally exceeds his/her own expected learning goals for the course. The student clearly shows signs of having studied and practiced the key English terminology and concepts (global mindset, online presence, digital footprint, online writing skills) appropriate to the course topics.

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