Business communication

Structure Type: Course
Code: KE16A094110
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Turunen, Tero
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Learning Outcomes

Students are able to act and communicate in spoken and written business communication situations. They can distinguish the cultural differences and act accordingly in business communication situations. They are able to:
• write business letters
• write invitations to different business occasions
• act in meetings and negotiations
• take care of travel arrangements and situations connected with business visits
• recognize and take into consideration different cultural business backgrounds

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Business English

Contents

-- business writing
- oral business communication
- reporting
- Spoken and written business communication ( eg enquiries, requests for quotation, quotations, orders, order confirmations, complaints, collection letters )
- Product presentations
- Meetings, negotiations
- Intercultural communication in business

Recommended or Required Reading

Material provided by the lecturer

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, group work, independent study, web based learning

Assessment Criteria

Grading will be announced during the course.

Assessment Methods

Active participation and completion of the given course tasks within the given deadlines, self- evaluation, peer evaluation and written / oral feedback provided by the teacher.

Work Placement

None

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