Business Communication (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

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.

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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites