English for Accounting and Finance Professionals (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the students will be able to use the professional terminology of accounting and finance correctly in English, interpret and deliver information on company performance and financing. Furhermore, they will be able to participate in an international project.

Content

Terminology for management accounting and financial reporting, company performance, financing and financial markets. Participation in the International Project week ( 2 OP)

Prerequisites

Business English for Global Business 5 cr

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures
Guided assignments
Guest lectures
Pair and group work

Learning materials and recommended literature

Annual and Interim reports of corporations
Material provided by the lecturer

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

N/A

International connections

International Project week in May 2021 (2 credits)

Further information for students

Intended learning outcomes (English language section 3 credits)
- financial statement terminology, key figure, presenting the company performance in English
- ability to discuss financial topics and new
- familiarization with investment activities

Assessment methods and criteria

Verbal presentations ( 2 X 20 ) 40 %
Written assignments 40 %
Class engagement 20 %

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students 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)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their 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)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.