English for Business Professionals (5cr)

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student is able to
• do business successfully in the Anglo-American business context
• express him/herself professionally when doing business
• give professionals pitches
• understand Anglo-America culture and society
• carry conviction in business writing

Contents

• Anglo-American business culture
• Anglo-American culture and society
• Professional presentations
• Professional business writing

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Lectures/workshops
Study visits
Individual, pair and team assignment

The final grade is based on
1. Oral presentation and abstract 50 %
2. Written assignments 30 %
3. Active participation and contribution to contact lessons

Individual assignments
Teamwork assignments
Active participation and attitude
Peer assessment
Self-assessment


If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through their studies. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at MyNet.

Learning materials

Books on the content topics
E-books and/or online articles
Relevant media
Materials provided by the lecturers
Materials produced by students as a course work

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies. The module is a part of the free-choice studies in Porvoo Campus competence-based curriculum.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

He/she has basic communication skills to do business and sales in the culture. He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations with basic competence and the help of a supervisor in English. He/she is able to give basic presentations.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

He/she has good communication skills to do business and sales in the culture. He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations appropriately and relatively independently in English. He/she is able to give coherent presentations at an adequate level.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

He/she has professionally advanced communication skills to do business and sales in the culture.
He/she can manage multicultural business communication situations professionally and efficiently.
He/she is able to give presentations at a professional level.

Further information

Course teacher(s)

Pia Kiviaho-Kallio, Porvoo
Niina Moilanen, Porvoo
Olav Vidjeskog, Porvoo