English for Accounting and Finance (5 cr)

Objective

Upon completion of the course students will be familiar with financial and accounting terminology in English and be able to interpret and convey information concerning a company’s results and financing. Student will be also fairly familiar with the role of investor relations activities in a company and be able to apply acquired knowledge and communication style in an international, multicultural project. The student also familiarise oneself with responsible investing.

Content

- English communication and terminology related to internal and external accounting, economic reporting, financing, financial institutions and investor relations activities
- The course includes participating in an international project week (2 credits)

Location and time

Mondays at 11.00 - 13.30
Myyrmäki Campus, Leirie 1, classroom MMC308

Materials

Annual and Interim reports of corporations
Material provided by the lecturer

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures
Guided assignments
Pair and group work
Verbal presentations
Written assignments

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

The course consists of verbal and written assignments instead of exams.

International connections

International Project week IPW2025 in May 2025 (2 ECTS)

Completion alternatives

Prior learning: studies or work experience

Student workload

Student's work 3 X 27 h (1 ECTS 27 h) = total 81 h
Contact lessons 3 X 10 = 30 h
Preparation for lessons, individual assignments 25 h
Financial statement analysis, verbal group presentation in and a written summary 14 h
Verbal group presentation on a topic in finance 12 h

Further information

Intended learning outcomes (English language section 3 credits)
- financial statement terminology, key figures, presenting the financial analysis of a company
- ability to discuss financial topics and news

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student is able to analyze the business sector expertise and the development of his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment methods and criteria

Verbal presentations 60 %
Written assignments 30 %
Class engagement 10 %

Qualifications

Business Communication in English or equivalent competences