•     Business Communication in English LL10010-3002 09.01.2023-31.03.2023  3 cr  (LLAS22) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the study unit, you are able to describe and report your skills and knowledge, tell about your work experience and career plans, and write application documents. You are able to understand business texts, discuss business-related topics and introduce a familiar company in speech and in writing. You are able to communicate professionally and effectively in the most common business situations. You understand how the choice of different communication channels impact language.
    Contents
    Business studies and career, application (cover message) and CV
    Company presentations
    Telephoning, emailing and multi-channel communication
    Business correspondence (enquiries, RFQ and quotations)
    Further information for students
    The student needs to choose one more 3 cr. business English course from complimentary studies. The options are Marketing Communication in English, English for Accounting and Finance or English for Business Law.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The study unit contains four contact teaching sessions and weekly online meetings, which focus on spoken business communication. Additionally the course includes written assignments.

    Responsible person

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Niskanen, T., Vetter, J. & Urbom, R. 2015 (or a more recent version). Business Express. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Campus

    Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

    Teaching language

    Finnish

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 31.03.2023

    Students workload

    The course contains approximately 20 hours of scheduled sessions, both on campus and online. The weekly sessions are complemented with self-study assignments and some pair and group work.

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

    Groups
    • LLAS22
    Alternative learning methods

    The student who has acquired the required competence in business communication in English non- or informally can complete the course through RPL Proof of Competence. The possibility and methods of demonstrating written and spoken communication skills must be agreed with the teacher before the beginning of the study unit.

    Assessment criteria

    The final grade will be based on the following: Compulsory written assignments 20%: Application and CV; Enquiry/RFQ and Quotation Compulsory spoken evidence 20%: Job Interview and Company Presentation Written exam 40% Assessment of continual learning and development 20% (includes active participation in online and contact teaching sessions and completion of other written tasks in Moodle

    Teachers

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen, Hanna Ronkainen

    Seats

    20 - 50

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in Business Economics

    Virtual proportion

    2 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5