English for ManagementLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course, student:
• is to use English for effective oral and written managerial communication in a variety of workplace situations
• is able to use terminology related to human resources and management and to construct reasoned and effective arguments in the most challenging interactions
• can adapt his/her communication style and choose the right communication style and channel in an ethically correct way, depending on the target group and situation
• is able to apply the knowledge and communication style learned in an international and multicultural project.

Content

• Field-related vocabulary
• Impressive performance
• Essential text types for management work
• Working in an international environment

The course includes participation in an international project week (2 credits).

Qualifications

Business Communication in English or equivalent competences

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in, free time, learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in free time, learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.