ICT Applications for Business Communication - ICB013AS2AE - Opinto-opas

ICT Applications for Business Communication, 5 cr - ICB013AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

ICT Applications for Business Communication ICB013AS2AE-3003 12.01.2026-13.03.2026 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Campus

Pasila Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026
Groups
- CONTACT
- IBE4PACOM
- EXCH
Teachers

Hanna Mäenpää

Seats

15 - 45

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

ICT Applications for Business Communication ICB013AS2AE-3002 13.01.2025-14.03.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

Contact teaching course. Mandatory attendance in classes.

Learning material and recommended literature

Microsoft Support and training materials, will be linked in Moodle.

Working life connections

Microsoft tools are commonly used in medium-sized and large enterprises.

Campus

Pasila Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam.

Teaching language

English

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Learning assignments

The course consists of individual assignments and a personal SharePoint learning site. A common SharePoint website will be built with other students as teamwork of 2 weeks.

Enrollment

02.01.2025 - 10.01.2025

Content scheduling

Week 1: SharePoint basics and Word template
Week 2: SharePoint lists and permissions
Week 3: Microsoft Forms, advanced Word layout settings
Week 4: Word styles and themes
Week 5: SharePoint Teamwork begins
Week 6: SharePoint Teamwork continues
Week 7: PowerPoint/Teams video
Groups
- CONTACT
- IBE4PACOM
- EXCH
Teachers

Hanna Mäenpää

Seats

15 - 45

Further information

Personal SharePoint learning site
Teamwork peer review
PowerPoint video reflection

Degree Programme

INTBBA International Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Students who have completed this course or have acquired equivalent competence are able to use digital tools and applications for business communication. After completing the course, the student is able to use contemporary ICT tools to set up communications platforms, and to solve problems in business communication. Student is able to choose between appropriate communications media for different audiences.

Microsoft 365 applications and features, for example
Word
Forms
Outlook
SharePoint
PowerPoint video and other advanced features.

Blended
Contact teaching and virtual learning project.

If you already know the learning outcomes of this course, you can show your competence. More information on competence identification: https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning
Get acquainted with the course description, implementation plan and tasks of the course, and prepare an RPL plan for yourself, which you will send to course teacher by e-mail. In the RPL plan, you present how you demonstrate competence in accordance with the different learning outcomes of the course and give a presentation to other students on the chosen topic.

Available in course Moodle

In today's business, transparency and interactivity are key. The cultural change in communication created by social media also has a strong impact on the expectations of business communication. Is your organization's business communication in order? Does it reach your destination? Does it promote your activities?

Final project is performed in groups.

ICT Competencies

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

Student achieves the points required for grade 1 on assignments
- knows some M365 environment applications and features
- is able recognize advanced Word features
- is able recognize some advanced PowerPoint feature
- can use the basic features of Outlook
- can update SharePoint sites
- demonstrates self-direction and project work skills (e.g. time management skills and is able to work in a group).

Student achieve the points required for grade 3 on assignments
- is able to apply in practice some M365 environment applications and features
- is able apply in practice some advanced Word features
- is able apply in practice advanced some PowerPoint feature
- can use the more advanced features of Outlook
- can create SharePoint sites
- demonstrates good self-direction and project work skills (e.g. time management skills and is able to work in a group).

Student achieve the points required for grade 5 on assignments
- is able to apply in practice some M365 environment applications and features well
- is able apply in practice advanced Word features well
- is able apply in practice advanced PowerPoint feature well
- can use the more advanced features of Outlook well
- can create SharePoint sites and understand permissions well
- demonstrates excellent self-direction and project work skills (e.g. time management skills and is able to work in a group).