Academic year 2020 - 2021

•     Business English ENG8HH001-3007 18.01.2021-19.03.2021  3 cr  (LSVV, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course, the student will have the basic knowledge and skills in business English used at work. (not translated)

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  It is recommended that the student should have received a passing grade in the English skills test if the student's study program arranged one at the beginning of the studies or s/he has completed a remedial course of English, for example, English Brush-up. (not translated)

  Contents

  • Basics of business English
  • Spoken business English (holding oral presentations, telephone English, small talk, customer service)
  • Written business English (short messages)
  • Grammatical correctness in English business communication
  • Cultural differences in English communication (short presentation)
  • Europass CV, job applications
  • Study program specific terminology and work situations
  
  The course corresponds to the B2 level of the Common European Framework. (not translated)

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  Teachers

  Karl Robbins

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 19.03.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LSVV
  • CAMPUS20K
  • VIR

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Business English ENG8HH001-3008 24.08.2020-16.10.2020  3 cr  (AVO13K-30, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course, the student will have the basic knowledge and skills in business English used at work. (not translated)

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  It is recommended that the student should have received a passing grade in the English skills test if the student's study program arranged one at the beginning of the studies or s/he has completed a remedial course of English, for example, English Brush-up. (not translated)

  Contents

  • Basics of business English
  • Spoken business English (holding oral presentations, telephone English, small talk, customer service)
  • Written business English (short messages)
  • Grammatical correctness in English business communication
  • Cultural differences in English communication (short presentation)
  • Europass CV, job applications
  • Study program specific terminology and work situations
  
  The course corresponds to the B2 level of the Common European Framework. (not translated)

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  Teachers

  Karl Robbins

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 16.10.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • AVO13K-30
  • LSVV
  • VIR
  • CAMPUS20S

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  R&D proportion

  3 cr

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Business Finnish for International Students FIN8LE110-3002 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  4 cr  (LSVV, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student  
  
  has a basic knowledge of the financial vocabulary in everyday life
  is able to communicate in Finnish in basic business situations 
  acquires the skills to produce clear and logical texts on simple business matters 
  is able to write basic business letters and PR letters in Finnish 
  is familiar with current topics in the business field through (simplified) newspaper articles and other up-to-date sources 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  B1 level in Finnish.

  Contents

  Plural forms of nouns 
  Grammar: comparison of adjectives, some non-finite clauses 
  Basic business correspondence 
  Getting acquainted with current topics by using newspapers and other media 

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the main points of business-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a satisfactory command of business vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce business or PR texts in Finnish with several corrections, when assisted substantially. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands the essential parts of business-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a fairly good command of business vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce business or PR texts in Finnish when assisted. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands well the essential parts of business-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a very good command of business vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce business or PR texts in Finnish independently. 

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  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LSVV
  • VIR

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  4 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 4 cr
•     Business Planning BUS2LE201-3003 26.10.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The student knows how to develop digital business through design thinking:
  • understanding and defining customer needs and behaviour
  • innovation of digital services/products/businesses
  • development of digital service concepts and business models
  After the course the student knows how to use different electronic tools in co-operation with international teams and has skills how to manage virtual teamwork.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  BUS1LE102 Business Processes

  Contents

  During the course students in multidisciplinary teams (partly virtual) will innovate, develop & design and present digital business, digital services, business concepts and models.
  
  NOTE! In fall 2020 this Business Planning course is replaced with InnoChallenge course. It's an innovation course implemented together with Haaga-Helia and Thomas More University College in Belgium and OTH-Amberg-Weiden Germany.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • has limited competences in innovating and developing new digital services/products/businesses.
  • has limited competences to use the basic development and design frameworks, models, methods and tools, which are necessary in developing new services/products.
  • has a moderate attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • has good entrepreneurial competences in innovating and developing digital services/products/businesses
  • has good competences to use development and design frameworks, models, methods and tools, which are necessary in developing new services/products
  • has a good attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • has excellent entrepreneurial competences in innovating and developing digital services/products/businesses
  • has excellent competences to use development and design frameworks, models, methods and tools, which are necessary in developing new services/products
  • has an excellent attitude towards learning through self-initiative and continuous and supportive participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments.

  Further information

  Ulla Huovinen, Olli Laintila

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  a. workshops including lecturing and team coaching in Teams
  b. performance of an equivalent course elsewhere; the equivalence is assessed from the perspective of the learning objectives.
  
  NOTE! In fall 2020 this Business Planning course is replaced with InnoChallenge course. It's an innovation course implemented together with Haaga-Helia and Thomas More University College in Belgium and OTH-Amberg-Weiden Germany.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Zimmerer, Thomas W. - Scarborough, Norman M. 2002. Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
  Osterwalder and Pigneur, 2010. Business Model Generation: A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers.
  Other materials delivered through the course module in the Moodle.

  Teachers

  Sari Korhonen, Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  The teamwork of the course is made for a commissioning company.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The commissioning companies are operating in international markets/businesses.
  The student teams of the course consist of students from different nationalities.

  Timing

  26.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  Pre-assignment
  Weekly team assignments
  Final pitching video presentation + portfolio of weekly team assignments

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Content scheduling

  Pre-assignment released 15th Oct
  
  Kick-off 29th Oct (all the meetings will start at 10:00 am. Finnish time and they are scheduled until 13:45 pm., i.e. including appr. 30 minutes lunch break)
  
  1st workshop 12th Nov
  
  2nd workshop 19th Nov
  
  3rd workshop 26th Nov
  
  4th workshop 3rd Dec
  
  Videos to be returned on 10th Dec
  
  Final 17th Dec

  Groups

  • LE3B
  • LE3A
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Teamwork
  Innovation is assessed based on originality, feasibility & presentation
  Process & active participation
  Self- and peer evaluation of teams

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  R&D proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Business Processes BUS1LE202-3004 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  10 cr  (LE2A, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Main processes of organizations (e.g. product/service development process)
  Supporting processes (e.g. HR and accounting)
  Process interfaces
  Bookkeeping and VAT
  Closing of accounts and an analysis
  Regulation of B2B and B2C businesses
  Regulation of employment

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  has some understanding of company’s main and supporting processes and how they are related to each other.
  has limited knowledge about the product/service, marketing and business development processes.
  has limited skills in applying the business process knowledge in practice.
  is aware of the most important business law rules.
  understands double-entry bookkeeping and is aware of the terminology used in cost and management accounting

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  has good understanding of company’s main and supporting processes and how they are related to each other.
  has good knowledge about the product/service, marketing and business development processes.
  has good skills in applying the business process knowledge in practice.
  recognizes multiple areas of business law and is able to see its practical relevance.
  can perform accounting transactions with some accuracy and is familiar with the concepts of pricing, costing and profitability.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  has an excellent understanding of company’s main and supporting processes and how they are related to each other.
  has excellent knowledge about the product/service, marketing and business development processes.
  has excellent skills in applying the business process knowledge in practice.
  has a multifaceted view of business law, and is able to assess its relevance in assistant's work.
  can apply the notion of “a true and fair view” to accounting transactions and the preparation and analysis of accurate financial reports.

  Further information

  Assessment:
  Exam 50 %
  Assignments and activity 50 %

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Due to the pandemic, this implementation will start as an online/virtual course, including
  online sessions, assignments, workshops, exam (accounting) and the assessment of one’s own learning.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Business:
  Polaine, Lovlie, Reason, 2013. Service Design: From Insight to Implementation. Rosenfeld Media, LLC.
  Kotler & Keller, 2009. Marketing Management. 13th Edition, Pearson.
  Osterwalder and Pigneur, 2010. Business Model Generation: A handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers.
  Lecture material in the Moodle.
  Accounting:
  Rice, A. 2011. Accounts demystified. 6th Editiion. Pearson. London.
  Wood, F. & Robinson S. 2009. Book-keeping and accounts. 7th edition. Prentice Hall. London.
  Tomperi, S.2014. Käytännön kirjanpito. Edita. Helsinki.
  Law:
  Surakka, A. 2012. Access to Finnish law. 2nd edition. SanomaPro. Helsinki. (Also available as an e-book.)

  Teachers

  Sari Korhonen, Hanna Mäenpää, Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  The course includes assignments and teamwork connected to organizations and alumni assistants.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Cooperation with companies/organizations in international business/context.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Business:
  Development and presentations of main processes of organizations: service/product development, marketing & sales and business modelling

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Please see the detailed time-schedule in the Implementation Plan (Moodle)

  Groups

  • LE2A
  • LE2B1
  • LE2B2
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  Performance of an equivalent course elsewhere; the equivalence is assessed from the perspective of the learning objectives.

  Feedback and discussion at the end of the course

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Business:
  Assignments and activity 100 %
  Accounting:
  Exam 70 %
  Assignments and activity 30 %
  Law:
  Assignments and activity 100 %

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Communication 1 CHI4LE201-3005 18.01.2021-19.03.2021  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  Target level: A2.1
  The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving everyday life and basic business situations.
  After the course, students will:
  • achieve the proficiency of the whole Pinyin system
  • learn basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
  • manage superficial conversations in everyday life and the most common business situations
  • be able to read and write common characters seen in business places in Chinese-speaking areas

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites
  Chinese for Beginners 2, or two semesters of basic Chinese study

  Contents

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • getting acquainted with a new person
  • introducing oneself and others
  • asking about time, schedule, etc.
  • telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills
  • ways of addressing customers and business partners
  • business companies, positions, rank and business card
  • business work unit, location and phone number

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student
  has still limited skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate on a limited basis.
  Her/His spoken language is not always logical, not always understandable.
  is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic business situations.
  knows the most common Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows the main Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules on a limited basis.
  knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student
  has pretty good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate.
  Her/His spoken language is usually logical and for the most part understandable.
  is able to communicate well in basic business situations.
  masters basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  masters well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules well in language situations.
  knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  usually follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student
  has very good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate really well.
  Her/His spoken language is logical and easily understandable.
  is able to communicate fluently in basic business situations.
  masters well basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  masters really well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules precisely in language situations.
  not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  follows deadlines and instructions precisely.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Learning methods
  The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
  • Interactive classroom activities
  • Individual and pair work
  • Internet learning via Moodle and Promentor
  Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course materials
  - Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
  - Handouts and materials provided by the teacher
  - The internet learning materials in Promentor

  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The exam will be at the last teaching week before the intensive week.
  - Re-exam via normal re-exam routines.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 19.03.2021

  Learning assignments

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • getting acquainted with a new person
  • introducing oneself and others
  • asking about time, schedule, etc.
  • telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills
  • ways of addressing customers and business partners
  • business companies, positions, rank and business card
  • business work unit, location and phone number

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • 3AMK
  • LS1D
  • VIROS
  • LE2B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • LS2D

  Alternative learning methods

  Alternative ways to complete the course
  Not attending the contact hours but doing the assignments and taking the final exam.
  
  Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Mode of delivery

  60% Contact teaching, 40% Distance learning

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Further information

  Assessment criteria
  The final exam: 100%

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Communication 1 CHI4LE201-3006 24.08.2020-16.10.2020  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  Target level: A2.1
  The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving everyday life and basic business situations.
  After the course, students will:
  • achieve the proficiency of the whole Pinyin system
  • learn basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
  • manage superficial conversations in everyday life and the most common business situations
  • be able to read and write common characters seen in business places in Chinese-speaking areas

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites
  Chinese for Beginners 2, or two semesters of basic Chinese study

  Contents

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • getting acquainted with a new person
  • introducing oneself and others
  • asking about time, schedule, etc.
  • telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills
  • ways of addressing customers and business partners
  • business companies, positions, rank and business card
  • business work unit, location and phone number

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student
  has still limited skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate on a limited basis.
  Her/His spoken language is not always logical, not always understandable.
  is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic business situations.
  knows the most common Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows the main Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules on a limited basis.
  knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student
  has pretty good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate.
  Her/His spoken language is usually logical and for the most part understandable.
  is able to communicate well in basic business situations.
  masters basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  masters well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules well in language situations.
  knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  usually follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student
  has very good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate really well.
  Her/His spoken language is logical and easily understandable.
  is able to communicate fluently in basic business situations.
  masters well basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
  masters really well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules precisely in language situations.
  not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  follows deadlines and instructions precisely.

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  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 16.10.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • LE3B
  • 3AMK
  • LE1B
  • LS1D
  • VIROS
  • EXCH
  • LS2D

  Mode of delivery

  60% Contact teaching, 40% Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, ASSI Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants, LIIDI Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Communication 2 CHI4LE202-3005 29.03.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  Target level: A2.3
  The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving PR communications as well as everyday life and business situations. Chinese business culture is also covered at the second half of the course.
  Students acquire the skills to
  
  • manage common conversations in PR communications
  • basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
  • understand Chinese business culture and business etiquette

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites
  Chinese Business Communication 1

  Contents

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common PR communications and usual business situations. The cultural sessions help students to understand the major aspects of Chinese business culture. Language learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • talking about one´s college life
  • talking about one´s future plans in working life
  • money and currency
  • making contacts
  • business work experiences
  • job interviews ect.
  • A presentation on Chinese business culture in English and Chinese

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic PR and business situations.
  knows the most common Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded.
  knows the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  is aware of the common business cultural differences between Finland and China.
  doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  is able to communicate well in basic PR and business situations.
  masters basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  masters the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  understands the main business cultural differences between Finland and China.
  usually follows deadlines and instructions well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  is able to communicate fluently in basic PR and business situations.
  masters well basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  masters well one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  understands well different aspects of business culture phenomenon between Finland and China.
  follows deadlines and instructions precisely.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Learning methods
  The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
  • Interactive classroom activities
  • Individual and pair work
  • Internet learning
  Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course materials
  - Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
  - Handouts and materials provided by the teacher

  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The exam will be at the last teaching week before the intensive week.
  - Re-exam via normal re-exam routines.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.03.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common PR communications and usual business situations. The cultural sessions help students to understand the major aspects of Chinese business culture. Language learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • talking about one´s college life
  • talking about one´s future plans in working life
  • money and currency
  • making contacts
  • business work experiences
  • job interviews ect.
  • A presentation on Chinese business culture in English and Chinese

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 26.03.2021

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • 3AMK
  • LE4B
  • LE2B
  • EXCH
  • LS2D
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Alternative ways to complete the course
  Not attending the contact hours but doing the assignments, taking the final exam and make the presentation or write an essay.
  Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Mode of delivery

  60% Contact teaching, 40% Distance learning

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Further information

  Assessment criteria
  Written exam: 30%
  Presentation: 70%

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Communication 2 CHI4LE202-3006 26.10.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  Target level: A2.3
  The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving PR communications as well as everyday life and business situations. Chinese business culture is also covered at the second half of the course.
  Students acquire the skills to
  
  • manage common conversations in PR communications
  • basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
  • understand Chinese business culture and business etiquette

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Prerequisites
  Chinese Business Communication 1

  Contents

  Course contents
  The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common PR communications and usual business situations. The cultural sessions help students to understand the major aspects of Chinese business culture. Language learning materials cover for example the following items:
  • talking about one´s college life
  • talking about one´s future plans in working life
  • money and currency
  • making contacts
  • business work experiences
  • job interviews ect.
  • A presentation on Chinese business culture in English and Chinese

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic PR and business situations.
  knows the most common Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded.
  knows the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  is aware of the common business cultural differences between Finland and China.
  doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  is able to communicate well in basic PR and business situations.
  masters basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  knows well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  masters the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  understands the main business cultural differences between Finland and China.
  usually follows deadlines and instructions well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  is able to communicate fluently in basic PR and business situations.
  masters well basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
  not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  masters well one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
  understands well different aspects of business culture phenomenon between Finland and China.
  follows deadlines and instructions precisely.

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  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  26.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • LE3B
  • 3AMK
  • LE1B
  • EXCH
  • LS2D
  • LS4D

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, ASSI Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants, LIIDI Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Environment CHI4LE203-3005 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  A student can take this course only after he/she has passed the course "Chinese Business Communications 2".

  Contents

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation
  which is suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • is able to share his/her professional
  knowledge and skills to others in a limited manner.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently
  over half of the basic documents in
  Chinese and write some of them with the help of internet tools.
  • follows deadlines and instructions and participates in working.
  • knows how to follow instructions given to her/him.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is well targeted and suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows good cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently most of the basic documents and
  texts covered in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to use the word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese documents.
  • masters the proper ways of professional working and follows deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from feedback and learn from mistakes.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is skillfully targeted and
  suitable for the communication situation.
  • is able to use sources of information versatility and critically to support
  his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content deeply and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently almost all the basic documents and texts covered
  in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to manage the most
  demanding activities in word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which
  help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese business documents.
  • follows schedules well and is able to plan how to best use her/his own time. She/he shows initiative and is able to share her/his know-how and peer feedback to others.
  • is able to assess critically the contents, appearance and phrasing of documents and improve working methods and new solutions.

  Further information

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

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  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LE3B
  • 3AMK
  • LS4D

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, ASSI Degree Programme in Modern Languages and Business Studies for Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Chinese Business Environment CHI4LE203-3006 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  A student can take this course only after he/she has passed the course "Chinese Business Communications 2".

  Contents

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation
  which is suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • is able to share his/her professional
  knowledge and skills to others in a limited manner.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently
  over half of the basic documents in
  Chinese and write some of them with the help of internet tools.
  • follows deadlines and instructions and participates in working.
  • knows how to follow instructions given to her/him.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is well targeted and suitable for the situation.
  • is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows good cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently most of the basic documents and
  texts covered in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to use the word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese documents.
  • masters the proper ways of professional working and follows deadlines.
  • knows how to use instructions independently and apply her/his skills.
  • knows how to benefit from feedback and learn from mistakes.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Assessment criteria/Introduction to Chinese-Speaking Areas/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • is able to make a presentation which is skillfully targeted and
  suitable for the communication situation.
  • is able to use sources of information versatility and critically to support
  his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources.
  • adapts the cultural content deeply and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills to others.
  
  Assessment criteria/Chinese Written Language and Documents/scale 5-1.
  The student:
  • not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
  • is able to understand independently almost all the basic documents and texts covered
  in the course and is able to write some of them. She/he is able to manage the most
  demanding activities in word processing and other internet and mobile phone tools, which
  help in the understanding and creating of the basic Chinese business documents.
  • follows schedules well and is able to plan how to best use her/his own time. She/he shows initiative and is able to share her/his know-how and peer feedback to others.
  • is able to assess critically the contents, appearance and phrasing of documents and improve working methods and new solutions.

  Further information

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Learning methods
  The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
  • Interactive classroom activities
  • Individual or pair work for the presentation
  • Internet learning via Moodle
  Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Course materials
  Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
  Handouts and materials provided by the teacher via Moodle

  Teachers

  Hai Guo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  - The presentations will be arranged during the last two teaching weeks.
  - Other arrangements can be discussed with the teacher

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Course contents
  “The course is divided into two parts: Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas (Part 1) and Chinese Written Language and Documents (Part 2). Part 2 is a web-course via Moodle.”
  
  Introduction to the Chinese-Speaking Areas:
  • Introduction to the situations in different Chinese-speaking areas
  • Economic life of the mainland China and overseas Chinese societies
  Chinese Written Language and Documents:
  • Learn more useful characters and learn to understand unknown Chinese characters with the help of common internet tools
  • Basic level PR and business documents: basic e-mails, invitations, travel agenda/visiting program, CV compilation
  
  After completing the course, students will
  • become familiar with the history, culture and economic situations of the main Chinese-speaking areas including mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
  • be capable of talking about the general features of the Chinese economic life.
  • learn more common characters used in Chinese written texts and documents.
  • be able to understand a few types of basic Chinese documents with the help of Chinese computer programs
  • be able to write Chinese characters and texts with the help of the most common word-processing programs
  • be able to check the correctness of the written characters and texts with the help of internet tools

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LS7D
  • LE6B
  • 3AMK
  • LE4B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Alternative ways to complete the course
  Writing an essay instead of the oral presentation. The internet learning sessions are compulsory.
  
  Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills or culture knowledge relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Mode of delivery

  60% Contact teaching, 40% Distance learning

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Further information

  Assessment criteria
  Presentation/essay 50%
  Moodle assignments 50%

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Communicating with Impact COM2LE201-3005 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The main focus in this course is about developing one's emotional intelligence and communication competence. After completing the course
  - the student has gained self awareness and self confidence
  - the student can communicate in a goal-oriented way to influence and make an impact on others.
  - the student can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches
  - the student is able to modify own communication according to situation and objectives and the people he/she is communicating with
  - the student is able to apply argumentation techniques and vocabulary when expressing their opinions

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Effective Communication in Organizations COM1LE101 and Professional Writing Skills ENG1LE101

  Contents

  Impact and Influence
  - Listening
  - Communication as a Competence
  - Emotional Intelligence
  - Conflict Management
  - Interpersonal and nonverbal communication
  - Presentations skills
  - Speech writing
  - Communicating effectively across cultures
  - Confidence and self-esteem

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student can describe how communications can be used to influence attitudes, images and perception and is able to present own ideas both verbally and in writing.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  In addition to achieving the competences and skills for Grade 1, the student communicate to influence and make an impact on others. He /she can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches and plan his/her communication purposefully.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  In addition to achieving the mentioned competences and skills for Grade 3, the student can formulate and express opinions and arguments and deliver “elevator pitches” and similar speeches in an effective and persuasive way.
  He /she also makes consistent and active contribution to his/her studying and demonstrates high level of activeness and motivation in completing tasks and assignments.

  Further information

  This course is all about developing yourself and it requires independent and self-managing approach:
  - Pre-assignment helps set individual learning focus
  - The more effort you make , the more you learn
  
  But students work as a group:
  - Supporting each other
  - Being responsible for creating a motivating and psychologically safe atmosphere in which studying takes place

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  Teachers

  Mirka Sunimento, Inara Shakirova

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE3B
  • LE3A
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Contemporary Finnish Literature FIN8LE001-3007 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  3 cr  (LSVV, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Students cultivate their skills in understanding Finnish: vocabulary, Finnish society and culture.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Taking the exam requires excellent Finnish skills and knowledge of the basic terms of literary research in Finnish.

  Contents

  The course covers four contemporary Finnish novels. The course is completed through independent study (81 h).
  
  Students read 4 novels in Finnish and take an exam on them.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • may have read all the required books but is not able to demonstrate that.
  • is able to interpret some aspects of the texts according to the assignment and he/she may give few examples.
  • has limited understanding and usage of the basic literary concepts.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • has read all the required books and is able to demonstrate that.
  • is partly able to interpret the texts according to the assignment and gives some examples, which aren’t always relevant.
  • understands partly the basic literary concepts and uses some of
  them correctly.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • has read all the required books and is able to demonstrate that by interpreting the texts, discussing the different elements and giving relevant examples.
  • understands fully the basic literary concepts and uses them correctly.

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  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LSVV
  • VIR
  • MUBBA16S

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Contemporary Finnish Literature FIN8LE001-3006 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  3 cr  (LSVV) +-
  Learning objectives

  Students cultivate their skills in understanding Finnish: vocabulary, Finnish society and culture.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Taking the exam requires excellent Finnish skills and knowledge of the basic terms of literary research in Finnish.

  Contents

  The course covers four contemporary Finnish novels. The course is completed through independent study (81 h).
  
  Students read 4 novels in Finnish and take an exam on them.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • may have read all the required books but is not able to demonstrate that.
  • is able to interpret some aspects of the texts according to the assignment and he/she may give few examples.
  • has limited understanding and usage of the basic literary concepts.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • has read all the required books and is able to demonstrate that.
  • is partly able to interpret the texts according to the assignment and gives some examples, which aren’t always relevant.
  • understands partly the basic literary concepts and uses some of
  them correctly.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • has read all the required books and is able to demonstrate that by interpreting the texts, discussing the different elements and giving relevant examples.
  • understands fully the basic literary concepts and uses them correctly.

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  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LSVV

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  0 - 20

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Corporate Meeting Practices SER2LE301-3001 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  10 cr  (LE3AB) +-
  Teaching methods and instruction

  Course Contents
  • Meetings as tools in companies and organisations
  • Vocabulary of meetings in English
  • Team communication and negotiations skills
  • Information retrieval and for the purposes of working life
  • Become more confident Office365 user
  
  
  The course consists of contact lessons and self-study of app. 270 hours. The learning methods focus on students' self-directed team working skills. The students will practise meetings in simulations.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Material informed and/or provided by the teachers.
  Material prepared by the students as course work.

  Teachers

  Karl Robbins, Anne Taipale, Lauri Tapola

  Working life connections

  On the course the aim is to arrange visits to companies arranging meeting and/or producing meeting services.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam of Meetings module will be held during the classes, at the end of the semester.
  There are two re-exams during Mubba's re-exam days.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  please see the implementation plan in Moodle

  Groups

  • LE3AB

  Alternative learning methods

  Please see the implementation plan in Moodle for further instruction.

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  In order to pass the course, the student will collect points as follows in the Meetings as tools part of the course:
  
  Item / Maximum points
  • Exam / 40 points
  • Assignment 1 (founding documents) / 5 points
  • Assignment 2 (notice and agenda) / 10 points
  • Assignment 3 (minutes) / 10 points
  • Assignment 4 (corporate excursion) / 10 points
  • Be present and active at the contact lessons / 25 points
  
  The return all assignments should be in time and as instructed. Delayed assignments, too many absences and not participating in the outside contact lessons events will decrease the final grade. The student is to be present in the excursion(s).
  
  All parts of the course modules have to be passed during the term. There are two re-exams.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 10 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Creative Solutions in Marketing and Communications COM4LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  - learns to apply marketing and communications knowledge into practice with a help of a client project or assignment which concentrates on creating innovative solutions for the commissioning party.
  - learns to act and work professionally in a project team.
  - understands the importance of customer understanding and orientation.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  The student has successfully completed the Basic Studies (Business Environment & Business Processes / Liiketoimintaympäristö tutuksi & Yrityksen prosessit and Työelämän tuloksellinen viestintä / Effective Communication in Organisations, Viestinnällä vaikuttaminen / Communicating with Impact).

  Contents

  The course is implemented as a project. The students work in project teams according to client brief and team assignments specified by the instructors in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures company visits and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student can apply some marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student can only partly work professionally in a project team.
  Student can only partly understand the task and customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present the results of the project to the target organization.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student can apply marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student can work professionally in a project team.
  Student understands the task and customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present the results of the project and provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student can apply very well marketing and communications knowledge into practice.
  Student works professionally and actively in a project team.
  Student can internalize the task and meet customer expectations.
  Student can collect and share relevant materials and participate on group discussions.
  Student is able to present fluently and comprehensively the results of the project and provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation in a consistent way.

  Further information

  Heta-Liisa Malkavaara, Pasila
  Mia-Maria Salmi, Pasila

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  Teachers

  Mia-Maria Salmi, Heta-Liisa Malkavaara

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • LE6A
  • LS6C
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Effective Writing Skills for Finnish Learners FIN8LE111-3002 26.10.2020-18.12.2020  3 cr  (MUBBA16S) +-
  Learning objectives

  Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija
  - osaa arvioida kirjoittamistaitoaan ja sen kehittämistarpeita
  - tuntee tekstilajien eroja ja osaa valita tekstilajin ja kontekstin mukaisen tyylin
  - tuntee suomen kielen lähteitä ja apuvälineitä ja osaa hyödyntää niitä omissa teksteissä
  - osaa hyödyntää palautetta
  - on kehittynyt kirjoittajana. (not translated)

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Sujuva peruskielitaito (B1.2) suomen kielessä.  (not translated)

  Contents

  Erilaiset tekstilajit, sovitaan tarkemmin opintojakson alussa:
  - raportoivat tekstit
  - journalistiset tekstit
  - työnhakutekstit
  - työelämän viestintä
  - esseetyyppiset tekstit
  Kurssiblogi
  Oppimispäiväkirja/lukupäiväkirja (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  On jonkin verran kehittynyt kirjoittajana. Tuntee joitakin suomen kielen lähteitä ja apuvälineitä, mutta tarvitsee niiden käyttöön ohjausta.
  Osaa melko heikosti arvioida kirjoittamiensa tekstien laatua, mutta pystyy ohjatusti muokkaamaan niitä.
  Noudattaa pääosin työskentelyaikoja, osallistuu palautekeskusteluihin. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  On selkeästi kehittynyt kirjoittajana. Osaa jonkin verran käyttää suomen kielen lähteitä ja apuvälineitä kirjoittamisen apuna.
  Osaa ohjatusti arvioida kirjoittamiensa tekstien laatua ja muokata niitä palautteen perusteella.
  Noudattaa työskentelyaikoja, osallistuu melko aktiivisesti palautekeskusteluihin. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  On merkittävästi kehittynyt kirjoittajana. Osaa itsenäisesti käyttää suomen kielen lähteitä ja apuvälineitä kirjoittamisen apuna.
  Osaa arvioida kirjoittamiensa tekstien laatua ja muokata niitä palautteen perusteella.
  Noudattaa täsmällisesti työskentelyaikoja, on oma-aloitteinen, jakaa tietoa ja osaamistaan muille.  (not translated)

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  Teachers

  Riitta Hyvärinen

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  26.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Groups

  • MUBBA16S

  Mode of delivery

  34% Contact teaching, 66% Distance learning

  Seats

  5 - 25

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  2 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Events Management SER4LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  • is able to identify the characteristics of a successful and well-functioning event
  • understands the meaning and purpose of event management
  • understands the theory related to event management and how to apply it in practice
  • is familiar with the planning and implementation processes of event management, and is able to operate with different stakeholders in a customer-oriented manner
  • understands various factors, agents and roles related to event management within practical and theoretical framework
  • is able to design, implement and evaluate a successful event
  • is aware of risks related to event planning and its implementation
  • learns to act and work professionally in a project team

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  • Level: Professional studies
  • Type: Elective

  Contents

  • the course is implemented as a project (3 credits). The students work in project teams or individually according to client brief and team assignments specified by the teacher in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures also from event industry and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.
  • second part (2 credits) will consist of theory

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Student has some knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and can apply some event management knowledge into practice.
  Student can only partly work professionally in a project team.
  Student can only partly understand the task and customer expectations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Student has knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and is able to apply the knowledge cooperation to the practical tasks and can apply event management knowledge into practice.
  Student can work professionally in a project team and in good cooperation with the partners
  Student understands the task and customer expectations.
  Student is able to provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organization
  Student is able to search and apply information to the project work

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Student has excellent knowledge of the theory related to the work-based project and is able to apply the knowledge cooperation to the practical tasks.
  Student works professionally and actively in a project team and in excellent cooperation with the partners.
  Student can internalize the task and meet customer expectations.
  Student is able to provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organization in a consistent way.
  Student is able to search and apply information critically and analytically to the project work.

  Further information

  Assessment:
  Event and report: 50%
  Attendance to mandatory lectures 50%
  Each absence from mandatory lectures lowers the grade by one.

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  Teachers

  Eeva Särkilahti, Anne Taipale

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • LE6A
  • LS6C
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 38

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Finnish Business Communication 2 FIN2LE201-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  
  practice his/her skills in managing various speech situations in business life
  prepare and give presentations, as well as express oneself clearly in a group
  give and receive constructive feedback on oral presentations
  act well as a listener and as a member of the audience
  understand the importance of correct and suitable language in PR related events and documents
  recognise the structure and assess the content and meaning of varying PR messages
  formulate the message that promotes the company and/or minimizes harm to it
  manage corporate communications situations, including sensitive ones, in the appropriate style

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Mastering the rules of correct written Finnish, sufficient text processing skills (Word) and command of Powerpoint; Preferably Finnish Business Communication 1. Excellent Finnish skills if one's mother tongue is other than Finnish.

  Contents

  Theory: preparation, observation; types of speech situations, dialogue, argumentation, group dynamics
  Practice giving presentations on one's own: improvised speeches, presentations
  Practice in groups: panel discussions and debates
  Practical exercises and tips on planning and giving presentations, giving feedback and managing stage fright
  Observing yourself as a speaker or performer by writing a learning diary
  Analysing PR and communication in Finnish business environment: e.g. websites, social media and traditional media
  Producing and improving PR messages: press releases, bulletins, invitations etc.
  Practical exercises on representing the company in different situations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student shows interaction in standard communication situations, listens to others, expresses her/his own opinion and argues her/his own point. (S)he is able to make a presentation in a clear voice and aims at getting in contact with the audience. The student is able to give peer feedback when asked and is able to produce understandable PR documents and presentations, as well as understands the varying purposes of different documents. (S)he meets deadlines, follows instructions and participates in class.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student works successfully in a flexible manner in team communication situations: (S)he communicates actively, listens to others and argues her/his own point well. The student is able to plan a suitable, well-organized presentation by proportion, duration and demonstration, and speaks correct spoken Finnish in a clear voice and has a good contact with the audience. (S)he is able to give and utilize peer feedback, and independently evaluate and produce basic PR documents in Finnish, which are of suitable quality to be sent to the recipient in terms of appearance and phrasing. The student displays proper ways of professional working and meets deadlines. (S)he knows how to follow instructions and independently apply his/her skills.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student expresses her/himself using dialogue in team communication situations and is able to guide them successfully in a flexible manner. (S)he listens actively, shows her/his know-how in argumentation, and pays attention to the others. The student is able to modify her/his working methods and make presentations which are skillfully targeted and suitable for different communication situations and the professional role. The student speaks correct and well-versed Finnish language, in a clear voice and natural expression and in contact with the audience. (S)he shows excellent technical know-how, gives constructive peer feedback to others, and is able to critically assess her/his own communication skills and develop through practice and feedback. The student is able to independently evaluate, plan and produce PR documents in Finnish, which are correct in appearance, phrasing and contents. S/he is able to manage the most demanding word processing tasks. The student follows schedules well and is able to plan his/her time use.

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  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE3A
  • LE3B

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 24

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Finnish for Beginners 2 FIN1LE204-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE2A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student  
  
  is able to tell about his/her home 
  can tell about his/her work 
  is able to plan a trip and a party 
  is able to make a short presentation in Finnish 
  is able to produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest 
  has deepened his/her knowledge of the Finnish culture and language 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  The student has successfully completed the course Finnish for Beginners 1 FIN1LE203 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish. 

  Contents

  Consonant gradation and other changes (in the stem) of nouns and verbs 
  Different types of nouns: nominative plural, local cases 
  Expressing one's opinion 
  Postpositions 
  Imperative mood 
  Existential clause 
  Inflection of the personal and demonstrative pronouns 
  Use of the partitive case: uncountable words 
  Basics of the object 
  Ordinal numbers 
  Subordinate clauses and conjunctions 
  Vocabulary: furniture, tourism, travelling, means of transportation, food, parties, work and occupation 
  Elementary features of spoken language  

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands some basic structures and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations and some basic elements in short texts. (She) is able to apply some of the learned skills and communicate in some everyday situations. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands the basic structures and vocabulary in familiar everyday situations and some short texts. (S)he is able to apply the learned skills and communicate in most familiar everyday situations. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student usually understands well the basic structures and vocabulary in everyday situations and in short everyday-related texts. (S)he is able to apply the learned skills and communicate independently in familiar and new situations. 

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  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen, Taija Hämäläinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LE2A
  • LE2B
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 27

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Finnish for Work 1 FIN2LE202-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student  
  
  can tell about his/her past and introduce his/her own culture or other topics of interest 
  has learned how to apply for a job in Finland 
  is able to make a presentation in Finnish 
  has got improved vocabulary and speaking skills, also the knowledge of Finnish grammar 
  gets basic information and skills considering working life in Finnish 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  The student has successfully completed the courses Finnish for Beginners 1 & Finnish for Beginners 2 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish. 

  Contents

  Conjunctions 
  Object 
  Conditional mood 
  Past tense forms and usage
  3. infinitive 
  Present passive voice
  Writing email 
  Studies, work experience 
  Presentation or oral summary 

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has a passable command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics. The student is able to communicate in some situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has a satisfactory command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics. The student is able to communicate in many situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has a good command of standard oral and written Finnish on general and some field-specific topics.The student is able to communicate in most situations he/she is likely to encounter. He/she is able to search for and apply for a job in Finnish independently. 

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact hours  
  Independent studies  
  The assessment of one’s own learning  
  Oral and written exercises individually and in pairs, group work. 
  Homework and preparation for lessons and exams.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Gehring, S.& Heinzmann, S. 2012. Suomen mestari 2. Suomen kielen oppikirja aikuisille. Finn Lectura. Helsinki. (compulsory) , chapters 1 - 4
  Other material provided by teacher.

  Teachers

  Laura Uusitalo

  Working life connections

  Quest speakers or visits as appropriate.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  • Exam 1 (Chapters 1 - 2) on Thu 8.10.2020 at 12:00
  • Exam 2 (Chap 1, 2, 3 and 4) on Fri 4.12.2020 at 13:00
  • First RE-TEST option in week 51, December 2020. (You have to pass this if you want to take the next course in spring term 2021.)
  
  RE-EXAMs in spring term 2021, within half a year after the course has ended(more information and enrollment in Mynet)

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  International and global business approach to course themes and topics and contributions by multinational student groups.

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  2 assignments, see the Moodle
  quizzes
  homework
  tests

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  31.8. - 18.12.2020
  first period:
  Mondays 12:00 - 13:30 virtual, and Thursdays 12:00 - 13:30 PA/6204
  
  second period:
  Mondays 12:00 - 13:30 virtual, and Fridays 13:00 - 14:30 PA/6204

  Groups

  • LE3A
  • LE3B

  Alternative learning methods

  RPL in the orientation week

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 24

  Further information

  30 % (attendance, active participation, assignments, quizzes)
  35 % midterm exam
  35 % final exam

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Finnish for Work 2 FIN2LE203-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE2A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student  
  has basic information and skills considering work life in Finnish 
  is able to communicate in Finnish in basic work life situations 
  acquires the skills to produce clear and logical texts on simple work-related issues
  is familiar with current topics in in Finland
  CV
  Work interview
  Job application

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  The student has successfully completed the courses Finnish for Beginners 1 & 2, and Finnish for Work 1 or acquired this level in the entry level test in Finnish. 

  Contents

  Plural forms of nouns 
  Grammar: comparison of adjectives, past tenses
  The process of applying a job in Finland and in Finnishh
  Cultural differences
  Telephone Finnish 
  Getting acquainted with current topics by using newspapers and other media 

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the main points of work-related texts in both the work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish with several corrections, when assisted substantially. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands the essential parts of work-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a fairly good command of work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish when assisted. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands well the essential parts of work-related texts in both the written and oral form. The student has a very good command of work life vocabulary, and he/she is able to produce work-related texts in Finnish independently.

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  Teachers

  Laura Uusitalo

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  spring 2021, both periods:
  - classes on Tuesday 8:30 - 10:00 and on Fridays 14:00 - 15:30.
  - First class on Friday 22.1.2021 at 14:00. The place (Pasila or Zoom) to be confirmed later in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LE2A
  • LE4B
  • LE2B
  • LE4A

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Finnish for work and everyday life FIN8HH103-3002 01.02.2021-09.05.2021  5 cr  (3AMK, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Osaamistavoitteet:
  • Opiskelija tutustuu työelämän tekstilajeihin ja pystyy kirjoittamaan mm. muistion, sähköpostin ja tekstiviestin
  • Opiskelija osaa kertoa itsestään, omasta työhistoriastaan ja omasta osaamisestaan
  • Opiskelija tuntee työelämään ja ammatteihin liittyvää sanastoa
  • Opiskelija osaa ilmaista mielipiteensä ja kertoa näkemyksiään ja neuvotella niistä
  • Opiskelija seuraa ajankohtaista keskustelua ja uutisointia liittyen työelämään tai muuhun ajankohtaiseen aiheeseen (not translated)

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Lähtötasona eurooppalaisen viitekehyksen taitotaso B1.1
  
  Kurssille voi osallistua, kun on suorittanut Haaga-Heliassa 20 opintopistettä suomea (esimerkiksi Beginners' Finnish, Beginners' Finnish 2, Finnish 3 ja Finnish for Foreigners 4) tai kun on muualla opiskellut vastaavan määrän suomea. (not translated)

  Contents

  Kurssi käsittelee työelämää ja seuraa ajankohtaista yhteiskunnallista työhön ja muihin aiheisiin liittyvää keskustelua.
  Kurssilla harjoitetaan kaikkia neljää kielenkäytön osa-aluetta: puhutaan, kirjoitetaan, luetaan ja kuunnellaan.
  
  * Sopiminen, mielipiteen ilmaiseminen
  * Konditionaali
  * Työhyvinvointi
  * Toimistosanastoa
  * Puhekielen fraaseja ja sanontoja
  * Tietoa ammateista
  * Oma opiskelu- ja työhistoria
  * Aikamuotojen kertaus
  * Ominaisuuksia, adjektiiveja
  * Rekrytointiasiaa, LinkedIn, työhaastattelu
  * Uutisten seuraaminen (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Your knowledge of the language is satisfactory in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Your skills allow you to complete the given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply your knowledge. In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic knowledge of the language and you demonstrate a limited ability to apply your skills, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Your knowledge of the language is good in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Your skills allow you complete the given tasks and assignments independently. You are able to apply your knowledge in practical situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can critique your own abilities and identify ways to improve. In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have a basic to good knowledge of the language and you demonstrate sufficient ability to apply your skills. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Your knowledge of the language is excellent in view of the projected learning outcomes of the course. Your skills allow you to apply your knowledge in demanding situations, considering the projected learning outcomes of the course. You can independently find ways to develop your skills and to cope in spontaneous situations. In view of the projected learning outcomes, you have detailed and explicit knowledge in the language and you apply your skills with natural proficiency. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development. (not translated)

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  Learning material and recommended literature

  Opettajan materiaali. (not translated)

  Teachers

  Taija Hämäläinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2021 - 09.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 29.01.2021

  Groups

  • 3AMK
  • VIR

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     French Business Communication 1 FRE4LE201-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE1A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
  understands some basics of Business French
  is able to have small-talks in ordinary situations
  can use various sources of information related to French language and society
  is aware of cultural differences

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French for beginners 1 (FRE4LS210) and French for beginners 2 (FRE4LS220) or Secondary school French or equivalent.

  Contents

  French Grammar
  Oral exercises
  Basics of Business French vocabulary and concepts
  Intercultural topics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has limited writing and speaking skills in French and a limited basic knowledge of Business French. His/her speaking and writing skills are passable as far as constructions and pronunciation are concerned. She/he can partly apply the learned skills in practice in new situations.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has good writing and speaking skills in French and a good basic knowledge of Business French.His/her speaking and writing skills are good as far as constructions and pronunciation are concerned. She/he has the readiness to apply in practice the skills learned.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has strong writing and speaking skills in French and a good basic knowledge of Business French. She/he knows how to apply the learned skills acquired in practice in new situations.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Périods 1 and 2:
  Mon 10.00 - 11.30 H6204
  Wed 10.00 - 11.30 H6204
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
  understands some basics of Business French
  is able to have small-talks in ordinary situations
  can use various sources of information related to French language and society
  is aware of cultural differences

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Grammaire progressive du français avec 680 exercices, nouvelle édition – niveau intermédiaire, Maïa Grégoire, Odile Thiévenaz, CLE international
  Web-pages
  Material provided by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Working life connections

  The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  A) Exam on Business vocabulary: Wed 13 November (30 minutes)
  B) Written exam : Wed 4 décember 10.00 - 11.30
  C) Oral exam during week 49

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  French Grammar
  Oral exercises
  Basics of Business French vocabulary and concepts
  Intercultural topics

  Enrollment

  17.08.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  More information available on Moodle

  Groups

  • LE1A
  • LE3A
  • LS1B
  • LS3B
  • LS2B

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  Test on Business Vocabulary P/F
  Written exam in grammar, vocabulary and intercultural skills 60%
  Oral exam 40%
  Assignments are done

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     French Business Communication 2 FRE4LE202-3005 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3A) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
  knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
  understands the French working environment and business life
  understands the concepts linked to French business life
  understands cultural differences and can implement this knowledge into practical situations.
  knows basics of PR-french
  is able to write more demanding Business documents
  knows how to find information about enterprises

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) or equivalent Basic French studies and Business French Vocabulary

  Contents

  French Grammar
  Vocabulary and concepts of the French economy and business life
  Business and PR-letters
  Invitations
  Practice of telephone conversation
  Intercultural awareness
  Case studies and information retrieval

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has limited skills in written and spoken business communication and manages short and simple professional conversations by phone. She/he has limited understanding of the French working environment. She/he knows only the basics of French Business and PR Communication and needs support to write Business and PR documents.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has good skills in written and spoken business communication and manages a professional conversation by phone. She/he has a good command of key concepts in Business French and understands to some extend the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can in certain cases write Business and PR documents independently and successfully.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has strong skills in written and spoken business communication and is fully capable of maintaining a professional conversation by phone. She/he has an excellent command of key concepts in Business French and understands fully the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can write Business and PR documents independently and successfully. 

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE3A

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     French Business Communication 2 FRE4LE202-3004 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS4A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student:
  knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
  understands the French working environment and business life
  understands the concepts linked to French business life
  understands cultural differences and can implement this knowledge into practical situations.
  knows basics of PR-french
  is able to write more demanding Business documents
  knows how to find information about enterprises

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) or equivalent Basic French studies and Business French Vocabulary

  Contents

  French Grammar
  Vocabulary and concepts of the French economy and business life
  Business and PR-letters
  Invitations
  Practice of telephone conversation
  Intercultural awareness
  Case studies and information retrieval

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has limited skills in written and spoken business communication and manages short and simple professional conversations by phone. She/he has limited understanding of the French working environment. She/he knows only the basics of French Business and PR Communication and needs support to write Business and PR documents.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has good skills in written and spoken business communication and manages a professional conversation by phone. She/he has a good command of key concepts in Business French and understands to some extend the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can in certain cases write Business and PR documents independently and successfully.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has strong skills in written and spoken business communication and is fully capable of maintaining a professional conversation by phone. She/he has an excellent command of key concepts in Business French and understands fully the French working environment on a cultural basis. She/he can write Business and PR documents independently and successfully. 

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Périod 3:
  Tue 14.00 - 15.30 H4015
  Thu 14.00 - 15.30 H6215
  Périod 4:
  Tue 14.00 - 15.30 H4015
  Thu 14.00 - 15.30 H4015
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  • knows basics of French grammar and can use key French language structures
  • understands the French working environment and business life
  • understands the concepts linked to French business life
  • understands cultural differences and can implement this knowledge into practical situations.
  • knows basics of PR-french
  • is able to write more demanding Business documents
  • knows how to find information about enterprises

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Grammaire progressive du français avec 680 exercices, nouvelle édition – niveau intermédiaire, Maïa Grégoire, Odile Thiévenaz, CLE international
  Web-pages
  Material provided by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Working life connections

  The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  A) Exam on and concepts of the French economy and business life: Tue 20 April (30 minutes)
  B) Written exam/Business documents: Tue 18 May 14.00-15.30
  C) Oral exam (telephone communication) during weeks 19 and 20

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  • vocabulary and concepts of the French economy and business life
  • Case studies and information retrieval
  • Business and PR-letters
  • invitations and programmes layout
  • Practice of telephone conversation
  • Intercultural awareness

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  More information available on Moodle

  Groups

  • LS4A
  • LE2A
  • LS2A
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • LS3A

  Alternative learning methods

  1) Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test
  One alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.
  2) Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  Vocabulary test on French working environment and business life P/F
  Written exam for Business letters and documents 60 %
  Oral examination (telephone conversation) 40%
  Assignments are done

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     French Business Environment FRE4LE203-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE6B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  is able to talk about Finland in French
  understands French and Finnish societies
  is able to find information

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  French Business Communication 1 (FRE4LE201) and French Business Communication 2 (FRE4LE202) or equivalent French studies.

  Contents

  French civilization
  Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  Information retrieval
  French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student knows the French and Finnish societies somewhat and recognizes the main cultural differences. She/He has a limited capability to speak of Finland. She/He shows limited skills in understanding spoken and written news, and is only partly able to put into practice the skills acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student knows both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the main cultural differences which lead to different behavior in each culture, and is able to some extent to take into consideration perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing relevant intercultural aspects. The student shows good skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills  acquired.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student knows well both the French and Finnish societies. She/He understands the cultural differences which leads to different behaviors in each culture, and is able to take into consideration these perceptions when dealing with these countries. She/He can speak of Finland by showing excellent intercultural knowledge and awareness. The student shows excellent skills in understanding spoken and written news and is able to put into practice the skills acquired.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Period 3:
  Mon 12.00 – 13.30 room 4009
  Wed 14.00 – 15.30 room 4015
  Period 4:
  Mon 12.00 – 13.30 room 4009
  Wed 14.00 – 15.30 room 4015
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  
  • understands cultural differences between Finland and France.
  • is able to talk about Finland in French
  • understands French and Finnish societies
  • is able to find information
  • has taken in the French terminology and concepts of business life.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  • Web-pages
  • Material provided by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Working life connections

  The material and assignments are based on real situations connected to French speaking people and organisations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Oral presentation during the semester
  Written exam: Mon 17 May 12.00-14.00

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The course aims at developing the ability to work with French speaking work organizations and clients.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  • French civilization
  • Oral presentations on Finnish civilization
  • Information retrieval
  • French medias: newspapers, television, radio and internet
  • exercises for listening and reading comprehension

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  More information available on Moodle

  Groups

  • LE6B
  • LS4B
  • LS6B
  • LE4B
  • LE6A
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  1) Not attending the contact hours but doing the coursework and taking the test
  One alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.
  2) Recognition of prior learning
  A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 6

  Further information

  Written exam on French/Finnish cultures and Societies 100%
  Oral presentation P/F
  Assignments are done

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     German Business Communication 1 GER4LE201-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE1A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to produce grammatically correct German in oral and written form for business purposes and he/she uses various sources of information in German.
  
  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  Written exams 50 %
  Oral exams 40 %
  Class Work 10%
  
  The self-assessment doesn’t influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for the development of the courses/modules. The assignment is completed on an electronic form. 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Secondary school German or German for Beginners 1 and German for Beginners 2. The language level A1 is required.

  Contents

  German grammar
  Expansion of vocabulary
  Pronunciation and intonation exercises
  Training real life job situations where spoken German skills are required such as introduction, invitation, making an appointment, small talk and telephone conversation.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to use German grammar and the main vocabulary orally and in the own written production in business related German, but his/her understanding of messages in different business life situations is limited. Although there are some difficulties in learning, he/she is moving towards improving her/his oral and written production. He/ She uses very short sentences and very basic language constructions, but the language is understandable for German speaking listeners or readers.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is able to use written and oral business related German quite well through mastering the German grammar and main vocabulary comprehensively. The understanding of messages in different business life situations doesn’t cause problems. In the use of the oral language he/she shows a certain correctness, but still makes an effort to reproduce and speak a coherent and comprehensible language to speakers of German, for example in seeking simple solutions to explain more abstract terms.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student is able to use written business related German very well and has acquired an extensive vocabulary in everyday situations and in professional settings. He/ She is able to understand fluent messages in different business life situations. He/ She masters the German grammar and main vocabulary very well in business related German. His/ Her oral skills are at a high level of interactive communication and he/she is able to produce a fairly fluent and understandable language.

  Further information

  n/a

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  Teachers

  Sirpa.S Bode, Claudia Jeltsch

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  17.08.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE1A
  • LE3A
  • 3AMK

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     German Business Communication 2 GER4LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE2A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student becomes proficient in producing linguistically correct business correspondence in German. He/ She will be able to operate in support functions related to international sales, purchasing processes and administration. The student also can operate in typical social business occasions.
  
  
  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  Written exams 75 %
  Portfolio 20 %
  Class Work 5 %

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B1-B2
  
  Starting level and linkage with other courses:
  German Business Communication 1 (GER4LE201)

  Contents

  The course focuses on business letters in German, including review of vocabulary and common expressions. The course involves the writing of business letters as homework. The letters are then corrected on the basis of the teacher feedback and added into the students portfolio. In addition a CV is written.
  
  
  Business correspondence including
  •invitations
  •congratulatory letters
  •thank you letters
  •letters relating to travel
  •inquiries
  •offers
  •orders
  •quotations
  •invoices

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student can write the standard business letter fairly well. He/ She communicates fairly well, is able to sometimes choose an appropriate style and produces somewhat correct language. Grammatical aspects of the language need to be worked on. Messages are for the most part
  understandable, but they need to be carefully corrected and cannot be sent as written.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student can write the standard business letter well, communicates well, is able to generally choose an appropriate style and produces mostly correct language. He/ She is able to write understandable and correct messages using basis phrases related to the topic of the letter. In addition the use of dictionaries and other sources of information is practised by the student and the messages that are for the most part accurate and ready to send.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student can write the standard business letter very well, communicates very well, is able to choose an appropriate style and produces correct language. He/ She is able to apply during the course acquired skills and can use dictionaries and other sources of information well. The use of vocabulary and phrases is versatile and fluent. The student can write accurate messages that are ready to send.

  Further information

  The self-assessment does not influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for course/module development. The assignment is completed on an electronic form.

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  Teachers

  Sirpa.S Bode

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LE2A
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     German Business Environment GER4LE203-3004 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE6B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Learning outcomes and assessment 
  
  
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student has improved his/her German business vocabulary and knowledge of key grammatical issues used in media. He/ She will be able to read, understand, analyze, and summarize business related articles and has familiarized him/herself with distinctive features of the German business environment. The student gained proficiency in making business conversation to the extent that he understands his/her counterpart and can answer questions presented to him/her. He/ She will be able to review company operations.  
  
  
  
  
  
  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  Media Communication in German 
  Written exam 70 % 
  Class work and exercises 30 % 
  
  
  German-speaking Europe 
  Written exam 50% 
  Class work, oral presentation and written essay about the topic of the presentation 50 % 
  
  
  Both parts of the above must be successfully completed 
  
  
  The self-assessment does not influence the course grade. The assignment is the same for all courses/modules and the answers will also be used for course/module development. The assignment is completed on an electronic form. 

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2 
  
  Starting level and linkage with other courses :
  German Business Communication 1 (GER4LE201) 
  German Business Communication 2 (GER4LE202) 

  Contents

  This course consists of two parts: 
  1) Media Communication in German  
  2) German-speaking Europe  
  
  
  In the first part “Media Communication in German” the student familiarizes him/herself with various economic texts in German by e.g. reading, doing comprehension exercises, translating, and summarizing them. 
  
  
  In the second part of the course “German-speaking Europe” the student familiarizes him/herself with the geography, economics and political systems of the German-speaking countries and learns to understand the importance of the business culture and the use of small talk in German speaking countries.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her use of the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation is limited. He/ She is able to apply the acquired skills to some extend in practice and is also able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. The student is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited way. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents logically. He/ She knows quite widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply the acquired skills in practice well and to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts well to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news of his/her field and is able to summarize their main contents successfully. He/ She knows widely the vocabulary concerning the enterprise and its financial situation. The student is able to apply acquired skills in practice in an excellent way and to use sources of information versatilely and critically to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/ She also adapts easily to the cultural content and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others. 

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  Teachers

  Sirpa.S Bode

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LE6B
  • LS4B
  • LS6B
  • LE4B
  • LE6A
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     HR Management LEA4LE201-3003 29.03.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS4A, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Change Management
  Individuals and groups at work place
  Job attitudes and engagement
  Performance Management
  Well-being at work

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  
  has sufficient knowledge of Organizational Behavior and HRM and is able to search and apply the
  knowledge in the course assignments.
  is able to discuss and present topics on the field both virtually and in group situations.
  is able to apply the course contents and use central references in reporting

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  
  has good knowledge of Organizational Behavior and HRM and is able to search and apply the knowledge in the course assignments in an appropriate way.
  is able to discuss and present topics on the field well both virtually and in group situations.
  is able to apply well the course contents and use relevant references in reporting.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  
  has excellent knowledge of Organizational Behavior and HRM and is able to search and apply the
  knowledge in the course assignments critically and analytically.
  is able to discuss and present topics on the field fluently and comprehensively virtually and in group situations.
  is able to apply the course contents and use relevant references professionally in reporting.

  Further information

  Assessment components:
  Participation and contribution to course assignments, presentations and work on lessons or
  A practical project and a written report reflecting with the course literature

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  Teachers

  Heikki Pitkänen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  29.03.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 26.03.2021

  Groups

  • LS4A
  • LS4C1
  • LS4C2
  • LS4B2
  • LS4B1
  • LE4B
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • LS4D

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 38

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     HRM Project LEA4LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  Running of a client project that can be e.g. development and implementation of a strategic plan related to HRM issues, planning of and carrying out HRM processes and teamwork development.
  The course is implemented as a professionally managed project. The students work in project teams according to client brief and team assignments specified by the advisor in the beginning of the course. Supporting lectures and team meetings will be arranged throughout the course.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  
  has some knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  can offer some solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation.
  is able to present the results of the project to the target organization.
  is able to work in a project and in cooperation with the partners.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  
  has knowledge of HRM issues and  is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  is able to search and apply information in the project work.
  can offer solutions and/or development ideas for the target organization based on the project objectives.
  is able to present the results of the project and provide some grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation.
  is able to work well in a project and in good cooperation with the partners.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  
  has excellent knowledge of HRM issues and is able to apply the knowledge in the work-based project.
  is able to search and apply information critically and analytically in the project work.
  can offer versatile and creative solutions and/or development ideas for the target organisation based on the project objectives.
  is able to present fluently and comprehensively the results of the project and provide grounds for the solutions and development ideas for the target organisation in a consistent way.
  is able to work professionally in a project and in excellent cooperation with the partners.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Contact hours 30 h, including team work with the assignment, workshop and consultation sessions and presentation session.
  Self-study 50 h, including independent work with the assignment, other possible team co-operation, making the presentation, writing the team report.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Literature, data and other related materials to the project.
  Recommended literature:
  A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge: Fourth Edition (PMBOK Guide). Project Management Institute. 2008
  Armstrong, M. 2014, 13th ed. (or older). Armstrong's handbook of human resource management practice / Michael Armstrong and Stephen Taylor. London : Kogan Page.
  Boxall, P. & Purcell, J. 2011, 3rd ed. (or older). Strategy and human resource management. Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.

  Teachers

  Sari Korhonen

  Working life connections

  The course is based on cooperation with the commissioning party and in cooperation with other local companies and organizations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam!

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Cooperation with companies/organizations in international business/context.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  HRM Project as a teamwork for a commissioning company/organization(s).
  3-5 students in one team.
  Target group consists of start-ups, SMEs, big companies/organizations.
  The HRM Project covers information retrieval, theoretical and empirical part, ideation and development work/proposals for a company/companies.
  Final Project Report (according to HH's official reporting guidelines) and Final presentation (free format).

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Week 4 Kick-off:
  • Team formation
  • Assignments
  • Content, approach & learning methods
  Week 5 Independent teamwork ~field work
  • Finding potential companies/organizations for the assignment
  • Finding articles, white papers, testimonials, best practices and case studies of HR(M) practices
  Week 6 Workshop 1:
  • Each team summarizes and presents verbally findings from the field work; articles, white papers, testimonials, best practices and case studies and potential companies for the project
  • Objective of the workshop: a) clarify research objective and scope b) offer peer-to-peer help/support by brainstorming/developing ideas for the project
  Week 7 Workshop 2: Topic 1 + returning the Project Plan
  Week 8 Winter holiday
  Week 9 Workshop 3: Topic 2
  Week 10 Workshop 4: Topic 3
  Week 11 Workshop 5: Succeeding with a qualitative/quantitative research interviews,
  surveys)
  Week 12 Team consultations in Pasila
  Week 13 Intensive week
  Week 14 Independent teamwork
  Week 15 Team consultations in Pasila/Skype
  Week 16 Independent teamwork
  Week 17 Team consultations in Pasila/Skype
  Week 18 Independent teamwork
  Week 19 Final presentations on 8th May 2019

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LS6D
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • LE6A
  • LS6C
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  Student having experience of a similar project related to the management orientation can possibly replace the course by proving the required knowledge by writing a case of that specific project with supporting portfolio and presenting it to the instructor and students of the course. If a student would like to proceed according to the RPL process s(he) should contact the instructor of the course during the pre-enrolment week or latest when attending the first lecture.

  According to the HH's course feedback procedures.

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 35

  Further information

  Attendance and commitment to the project, mandatory attendance ~70 % of the classroom and agreed consultation meetings.
  Team assignment and active participation 100 %.
  Individual absenteeism or delay with the returns can lower the grade.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     ICT Applications for Business 1 TOO2LE201-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE6AB, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  She/he understands the role of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software in an organization.
  She/he has command of key ERP and CRM concepts and makes use of basic business processes (order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, manufacturing, sales)
  She/he can depict business processes using MS Visio
  She/he has good time management skills and completes assignments on time.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Business Environment and the Assistant's Work, Office Applications 1 and 2, Business Processes

  Contents

  Depicting business processes with Microsoft Visio
  Competing order-to-cash, procure-to-pay and manufacturing business processing with ERP software (Microsoft NAV)
  Entry & update of leads, opportunities, quotes, orders in CRM system
  Sales pipeline and sales process in CRM
  Basic marketing features in CRM

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  She/he understands the role of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM) software in an organization.
  She/he has command of some concepts but lacks full understanding of how the ERP and CRM applications work.
  She/he can satisfactorily depict business processes using MS Visio but is not able to solve more demanding tasks independently.
  She/he has challenges on working according to schedule

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  She/he has command of key ERP and CRM concepts and makes use of basic functionalities with purpose.
  She/he has good time management skills and completes assignments on time.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  She/he has command of key ERP and CRM concepts, has a solid grasp of software functionalities and knows how to apply them in practice.
  She/he has strong skills and can independently use the applications to find new solutions.
  She/he has excellent time management and group working skills and completes assignments on time.

  Further information

  The course is offered only in spring semesters. 

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  Teachers

  Heli Lankinen

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LE6AB
  • LE4B
  • LE4A
  • VIR

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     ICT Applications for Business 2 TOO2LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  She/he understands the role of social media in an organization.
  She/he understands the importance of information management, (WordPress)
  She/he has good command of concepts of using blogs and microblogs in organizational communications.
  She/he can edit for example blog templates to meet the requirements of an organization.
  She/he can edit pictures using picture editing program (for example Photoshop).
  She/he can edit videos using video editing program (for example Adobe Premiere).
  She/he can create and host webinar and save it to Youtube.
  She/he has good time management skills and completes assignments on time.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Good command in ICT and Office tools.

  Contents

  Tools of social media.
  Content management systems, (WordPress)
  Blogs, Blogspot or equivalent
  Picture editing, Photoshop
  Video editing, Adobe Premiere
  Hosting and recording webinar
  Basics of project management

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Most of the assignments are done in acceptable level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Almost all of the assignments are done in good level.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Almost all of the assignments are done in excellent level.

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  Responsible person

  Lauri Tapola

  Teachers

  Lauri Tapola

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS6A
  • LE6B
  • LS6B
  • LE6A

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     International Business Documents ENG2LE201-3007 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE4A, ...) +-
  Teaching methods and instruction

  TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
  The course consists of four modules: 1) contact lessons, 2) team assignments through collaboration, 3) digital learning, and 3) independent study of the course materials.
  Lectures, assignments, exercises
  Collaborative learning: teamwork and team assignments
  Digital learning
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials
  Taylor Shirley, 2004 /2012. Model Business Letters, E-mails and Other Business Documents. Financial Times, Pitman Publishing.
  Learning packages 1 and 2 will be provided by the lecturer.
  Additional materials provided by the lecturer.

  Teachers

  Ilpo Päiväläinen

  Working life connections

  The Contents of the course reflect the working life requirements and corporate communication trends.
  
  LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
  Students learn how to create international routine business documents using polite phrasing, formal to semi-formal style. The students will be able to expand their knowledge of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) in the field of international trade, logistics and transactions.
  
  ESSENTIAL CONTENTS
  Structure, style and tone; Routine business correspondence: Enquiries, replies and quotations; Orders; Payment; Complaints and adjustments; ESP

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Please note: According to HAAGA-HELIA regulations, the final evaluation for the course takes place 3 weeks after the end of Period 2 (in the autumn term) and Period 4 (in the spring term). The re-examination for this course will take place in the spring term according the Haaga-Helia guidelines.
  You can retake the exam twice on the English re-examination dates during two successive study periods after the exam.
  The re-examinations take place between 17.30 and 21 hours in the Helia auditorium in Pasila campus. You need to fill in a web form to register for re-examinations on MyNet. The times and places of, and the instructions for, the re-examinations in Pasila campus and the web form for registration can be found on MyNet.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The international dimensions of the course will be reflected in the course learning objectives, outcomes and contents (see above).

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Lectures, assignments, exercises
  Collaborative learning: teamwork and team assignments
  Digital learning
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  The week-to-week schedule will be given at the briefing of the course.

  Groups

  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 27

  Further information

  MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: 80 %
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     International Business Documents ENG2LE201-3006 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE4B, ...) +-
  Teaching methods and instruction

  TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
  The course consists of four modules: 1) contact lessons, 2) team assignments through collaboration, 3) digital learning, and 3) independent study of the course materials.
  Lectures, assignments, exercises
  Collaborative learning: teamwork and team assignments
  Digital learning
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials
  Taylor Shirley, 2004 /2012. Model Business Letters, E-mails and Other Business Documents. Financial Times, Pitman Publishing.
  Learning packages 1 and 2 will be provided by the lecturer.
  Additional materials provided by the lecturer.

  Teachers

  Ilpo Päiväläinen

  Working life connections

  The Contents of the course reflect the working life requirements and corporate communication trends.
  
  LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
  Students learn how to create international routine business documents using polite phrasing, formal to semi-formal style. The students will be able to expand their knowledge of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) in the field of international trade, logistics and transactions.
  
  ESSENTIAL CONTENTS
  Structure, style and tone; Routine business correspondence: Enquiries, replies and quotations; Orders; Payment; Complaints and adjustments; ESP

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Please note: According to HAAGA-HELIA regulations, the final evaluation for the course takes place 3 weeks after the end of Period 2 (in the autumn term) and Period 4 (in the spring term). The re-examination for this course will take place in the spring term according the Haaga-Helia guidelines.
  You can retake the exam twice on the English re-examination dates during two successive study periods after the exam.
  The re-examinations take place between 17.30 and 21 hours in the Helia auditorium in Pasila campus. You need to fill in a web form to register for re-examinations on MyNet. The times and places of, and the instructions for, the re-examinations in Pasila campus and the web form for registration can be found on MyNet.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The international dimensions of the course will be reflected in the course learning objectives, outcomes and contents (see above).

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Lectures, assignments, exercises
  Collaborative learning: teamwork and team assignments
  Digital learning
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  The week-to-week schedule will be given at the briefing of the course.

  Groups

  • LE4B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 27

  Further information

  MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: 80 %
  Independent study of the course materials
  The team portfolio
  The final examination

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Languages for International Communication COM2LE202-3002 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE7AB, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  This course is intended for students to improve their English-language skills in the various areas of business, as well as in relevant areas of an international nature such as specific economic, cultural and political topics.
  By giving a Pecha Kucha presentation is it intended that the student can both produce an effective presentation in English and gain confidence in giving one.
  Another goal of the course is to develop critical thinking, argumentation skills and confidence when discussing a given topic and defending one's viewpoint.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Students are to have completed the basic and professional studies in English, on both the content and language levels, before taking this course.

  Contents

  Texts utilizing high-level English on business topics and those of an international nature, such as economic, cultural and political topics
  Pecha Kucha presentations in front of the class
  Critical discussions about various topics relating to the texts mentioned above, in pairs and as a class
  Working with high-level grammar via in-class exercises
  Concentration on vocabulary, which will comprise the final examination, and which is found in the texts read as homework and discussed in class

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has a satisfactory mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
  The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on a basic level.
  The student completes a Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has a good mastery of terminology and vocabulary related to various fields of business and socially relevant topics of an international nature, and can express this.
  The student is able to analyze and discuss various professional texts on an intermediate level.
  The student gives a good Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination with at least an average score.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student will master terminology and concepts related to various fields of business and international communication, and can express this.
  The student is able to dissect and analyze various professional texts in order to their understand their terminology and concepts.
  The student gives a strong Pecha Kucha presentation.
  The student passes the final examination with an above-average score.
  The student attends at least 80% of the lessons.

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  Teachers

  Karl Robbins, Sirpa.S Bode

  Working life connections

  This implementation includes also a Language Project (2/5 ECTS). You can complete the project in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Swedish, German or Russian by your own choice. Language Project is a great opportunity to show and sell your knowledge and special expertise in a foreign language. Language projects can be completed individually, in pairs or in a small group. As a student you need to search for a project topic that can be:
  - Producing new material for the client (marketing, communication, HR etc.)
  - Working for a seminar/workshop/other event (planning, implementing something, hosting guests etc.).
  - Written translation work (only for very fluent students and normally from a foreign language into the mother tongue).
  - Working as an interpreter/translator in a meeting(s).
  - Other work that has something to do with the client’s international strategy or communications.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE7AB
  • EXCH

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Latin American Business Environment SPA4LE203-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS4C, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B2
  Spanish Business Communication 1 and 2 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands economic news of his/her field and is able to name their main points. His/her
  use of the vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations is limited. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice only adequately. He/she is able to use sources of information to support his/her work and shows some cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others in a limited manner.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents logically. He/she knows vocabulary concerning enterprises and economic situations well. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice well. He/she is able to use sources of information independently to support his/her work and shows cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts to cultural content fairly well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands challenging economic news in his/her field and is able to summarize its main contents successfully. He/she is able to apply during the course acquired skills in practice on a high level. He/she is able to use sources of information in a versatile and critical way to support his/her work and shows excellent cultural knowledge when using sources. He/she adapts cultural to content well and is able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course objective is to understand the special characteristics of Latin America and Spain: differences in geography, history, and social and economic life.
  
  The course is divided to two parts:
  1) Latin America's and Spain’s history, society and current affairs
  2) Spanish Newspaper Texts: distinctive features and style of Spanish newspapers and preparations of reviews and summaries relating to these.
  
  During the course the student seeks information through various media regarding the relations between Spain and Latin America.
  
  The contents of the course are:
  •history, society, economy and current situation of Latin America and Spain
  •free Trade Agreements with Latin America: NAFTA, Mercosur, etc.
  •the specific characteristics of the Hispanic press: style, features and journalistic criticism.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Vásquez, Germán & Marínez Díaz, Nelson 2009. Historia de América Latina. SGEL, Madrid.
  Masoliver, Joaquín & Vidales, Carlos 2009. América Latina. Samfundslitteratur. Gylling.
  Ángeles Albert, Maria & Ardanaz, Francisco 2009. Hispanoamérica, ayer y hoy: historia y arte, demografía, economía, instituciones, tradiciones. SGEL. Madrid.
  Newspapers in Spanish on line: El País, El Mundo, La Vanguardia, Cambio16, El Clarín,  El Mercurio.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltran

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The information will be in Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The students’ group is international.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  The options that are appropriate for the course:
  Contact lessons Individual, pair and team assignments
  Independent studies
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
  
  Alternative ways to complete the course: one alternative available to students is that they complete all of the coursework and take the final exam, without attending the actual contact hours.

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LS4C
  • LE6B
  • LE4B
  • EXCH
  • LS6C
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  Two written exams.
  Distance assignments.
  One compulsory oral presentation -PowerPoint and text- (in the 1st part) .

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Mission Goes Global Project COO8LE001-3002 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (MUBBA17S, ...) +-
  Teachers

  Eija Kärnä, Marjaana Halsas, Olli Laintila, Ilpo Päiväläinen, Kristiina Åberg

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • MUBBA17S
  • LSVV
  • MUBBA16S
  • MUBBA17SA

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  5 - 5

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  R&D proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Nordic Business Environment SWE4LE203-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS4A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon completion of the course, the student
  • understands how to write various types of messages and documents pertaining to doing business and managing business in Nordic countries.
  • is able to manage internal and external communications in Swedish
  • knows how to make report and presentations in demanding business situations
  • acquire the skills required in managing corporate communications pertaining to personnel and finance.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Secondary school Swedish or corresponding proficiency.

  Contents

  In part focusing on written skills emphasis is on the Nordic business environment, organizational communication, meeting practices and corporate finance and writing different kind of documents on these themes. Students also write a short paper of a business area, partly in cooperation with some partner organizations.
  In part focusing on oral skills there will be practice with presentations, group discussions, simulated business negotiations and meeting and recruitment events.
  • business related articles
  • part of annual report and various publications
  • corporate administration texts
  • meeting documents
  • internal bulletins
  • companies and organizations in Nordic content (spoken and written part
  • press conferences
  • negotiations and presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student:
  • understands financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main points.
  • uses vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial situation in some limited manner.
  • is able to adequately apply during the course acquired skills to practice and is also able to use various sources of information.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge with others in a limited manner. The student is also able to participate in meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss financial news and reports and is able to summarize their main contents.
  • has a good knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its
  financial situation.
  • is able to apply well during the course acquired skills to practice and is able to use sources of
  information independently.
  • is able to share her/his
  professional knowledge and skill with others well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations in business interactions.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student:
  • understands and is able to discuss in depth challenging financial news and
  reports, and is able to summarize their main contents in detail.
  • has a wide knowledge of vocabulary concerning an enterprise and its financial
  situation.
  • is able to use sources of information successfully.
  • adapts to cultural content very well and is also able to share his/her professional knowledge and skills with others very well. The student is also able to master meetings and conversations on higher levels in business interactions.

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  Teachers

  Kirsi Lehtoviita

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LS4A
  • LE6B
  • LE6A
  • LE4B
  • LE4A
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  40% Contact teaching, 60% Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Orientation to Finland CUL8LE001-3002 25.01.2021-10.05.2021  3 cr +-
  Learning objectives

  The aim of the Orientation to Finland course is to get you familiar with Finland before starting your studies at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences. After going thru the material and doing the assignments you will be better equipped to live and study in Finland. The power point studies and assignments are also helpful for those planning a vacation in this country of a thousand lakes.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites

  Contents

  Weather conditions
  Population now and in the past
  Popular sports
  Cultural makeup
  Educational structure
  Finding work
  Immigration information

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Each student must create their own plan for the course schedule (see Moodle for details and examples). The plan is then sent to both teachers via email for review and comments. The student can start studying after the teacher has accepted the plan.
  
  The topics that the student will study during this course are the following:
  • Weather conditions (Wallace Reynolds)
  • Population makeup and trends (Wallace Reynolds)
  • Popular and unusual sports (Wallace Reynolds)
  • Cultural characteristics (Wallace Reynolds)
  • Educational System (Karl Robbins)
  • Employment options (Karl Robbins)
  • Immigration process and requirements (Karl Robbins)

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Compulsory course materials available in Digi Campus

  Teachers

  Wallace Reynolds

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  25.01.2021 - 10.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Student will be given an assignment to complete about each topic. Each assignment is returned to Digi Campus as an Excel file according to the deadlines indicated in the student’s personal schedule. If all the exercises are completed the student will be granted a grade of pass.

  Enrollment

  01.11.2020 - 01.11.2020

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  0 - 1

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  3 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 3 cr

  Unit

  Corporate Planning and IT Services

•     Russian Business Communication 1 RUS4LE201-3005 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Student can use basic business Russian logical. Main Russian constructions and basic professional vocabulary are comprehended, and he/she masters Russian grammar.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Language level: A2
  Intermediate Russian or equivalent skills (10 ECTS).

  Contents

  Basic Russian grammar
  Basic Russian Business vocabulary

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  He/she can manage in business Russian situations on a limited basis. Language is not always logical, and not everything is understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are partly comprehended but there is much to be improved upon.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  He/she is able to use business Russian on a limited basis. Language is usually logical, and for the most part understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are partly comprehended but they could be improved upon.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  He/she is able to use business Russian very well. Language is logical, and understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are comprehended, and he/she masters Russian grammar.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  1st period
  Contact hours: 26 h (2 x 2 h /week)
  Written test: 2 h
  2nd period
  Contact hours: 21 h (7 x 3 h /week)
  Written test: 3 h
  Self evaluation: 1 h
  Independent work during the study unit totally 82 h.
  There are several independent tasks on the course.
  80% assessment required.
  Pirjo Peltoniemi
  pirjo.peltoniemi@haaga-helia.fi
  Tel. 040 488 7347

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Ojanen-Laurila-Hellman-Prokkola, 2011. Yrityksen viestintää 1. Otavan kirjapaino. Keuruu.
  Salenius – Lehmuskallio, Biznes-grammatika, Edita 2009
  Material given by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Elisabet Rappu

  Working life connections

  Simulating real working life telephone conversations.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Listening comprehension test Fri 5.10.2018
  Written exams Fri 12.10.2018 and 14.12.2018
  Oral exam Fri 30.11.2018
  Re-exams according HH’s re-examination programme.
  It is not possible to retake the listening comprehension test either oral exam.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The studygroup is mutlicultural.

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  1st period
  Compose a Russian pair situation/with three students according given instructions. Main stress in evaluation will be in fluent presentation.
  Presentation 9.10.2018.
  2nd period
  Compose and play Russian phone conversations with your pair. Use given instructions.
  Presentation 30.11.2018 in language lab. Main stress in evaluation will be in fluent presentation.

  Enrollment

  17.08.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  Contact hours:
  1st period: Tue 12:00– 13:30 and Fri 8:30 – 10:00, room 2003.
  2nd period: Fri 12:00 – 14:30, room 2002.
  1st period
  21.8 Знакомство, questions, nominative case
  24.8 Урок 1, nominative case, aspects
  28.8 Урок 1, genitive case
  31.8 Урок 1, genitive case, numbers
  4.9 Recreation day for new students, no contact lessons
  7.9 Урок 1, accusative case
  11.9 Урок 1, aspects and infinitive form
  14.9 Teachers’ development day, no contact lessons
  18.9 Урок 1, instrumental case
  21.9 Урок 2, imperative
  25.9 Урок 2, future tense
  28.9 Урок 2, dative case
  2.10 Урок 2, prepositional case
  5.10 Урок 2, expressions of time and listening comprehension test
  9.10 Rehearsing
  12.10 Written exam
  2nd period
  26.10 Урок 3, past tense and conditional form
  2.11 Урок 3, present tense
  9.11 Урок 3, expression of uncertainty
  16.11 Урок 4, verbs of motion without prefixes
  23.11 Урок 4, verbs of motion with prefixes
  30.11 Урок 4, degrees of comparison and oral exam, language lab 4015
  7.12 Rehearsing
  14.12 Written exam

  Groups

  • LE3B
  • LE1B

  Alternative learning methods

  Self studying and participating the two written tests (native speakers).
  Self studying and completing all the requirements during the course (non native or fluently Russian speaking students)

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  All parts of the course (written exam and learning assignments) should be made accepted.
  Distance learning assignments (2) 10 %
  Listening comprehension test 10 %
  Oral exam 20 %
  Written exams (2) 60 %
  Totally 100 %
  The written exams can be renewed twice.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Russian Business Communication 1 RUS4LE201-3006 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE2B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Student can use basic business Russian logical. Main Russian constructions and basic professional vocabulary are comprehended, and he/she masters Russian grammar.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Language level: A2
  Intermediate Russian or equivalent skills (10 ECTS).

  Contents

  Basic Russian grammar
  Basic Russian Business vocabulary

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  He/she can manage in business Russian situations on a limited basis. Language is not always logical, and not everything is understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are partly comprehended but there is much to be improved upon.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  He/she is able to use business Russian on a limited basis. Language is usually logical, and for the most part understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are partly comprehended but they could be improved upon.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  He/she is able to use business Russian very well. Language is logical, and understandable. Main Russian constructions, basic vocabulary and some professional vocabulary are comprehended, and he/she masters Russian grammar.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course consists of the following parts:
  • Online meetings: 48 hrs (3 hrs per week during 2 periods) including the tests.
  • learning assignments
  • listening comprehension test
  • oral test
  • written exam
  • Independent study: 86 hrs
  • Self-assessment of learning: 1 hr.
  
  The first meeting will be on Zoom 19.1. at 10.00-12.45.
  
  Teacher: Elisabet Rappu
  elisabet.rappu@haaga-helia.fi
  tel. 040 4887290

  Learning material and recommended literature

  1) T. E. Akishina, 2017. Russian for a Business Trip / Russkii dlja delovoi poezdki. Russkii jazyk. Kursy.
  2) Salenius - Lehmuskallio, 2009. Biznes-grammatika. Edita. Helsinki.
  3) Teacher's materials shared in Moodle

  Teachers

  Elisabet Rappu

  Working life connections

  Practicing of business communication situations Russian, including telephone calls.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Listening comprehension test
  Oral exam
  Written exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The group consists usually of students with international background. The course provides information about Russian culture and language.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Zoom-lessons on Tuesdays at 10.00-12.45. Other schedule will be announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LE2B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Alternative learning methods

  Participating the final exam of the course (native Russian speakers)

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 10

  Further information

  Evaluation is based on learning assignments, listening comprehension test, oral test, written exam and continuous assessment on lessons.
  Course is evaluated on scale 1-5.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Russian Business Communication 2 RUS4LE202-3006 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to
  - effectively use spoken and written Russian business language and take the Russian business culture context into account,
  - to keep the conversation with a Russian counterpart,
  - make up Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing,
  - to understand participles and passive voice.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B1
  Russian Business Communication 1 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The course introduces students to spoken and written Russian business language and to Russian business culture along the following lines:
  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  - Verbal self-pitch/ CV
  - Meeting guests
  - Fairs
  - Job interview
  - Presentation of a company
  - Business culture
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  - Russian business letter standard 
  - PR-letters and business letters
  - Participles and passive voice

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student sometimes understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient. Speaking and writing are inadequate with regard to sentence structure and/or pronunciation. The student is able to apply what s/he has learnt mostly in simple communication situations.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student knows the most common business Russian words and phrases and can with big effort make up Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is still much to improve in messages and they couldn’t be sent without correcting.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student often understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient. Speaking and writing are good with regard to sentence structure and/or pronunciation. The student is able to apply what s/he has learnt mostly in familiar language-using contexts.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student knows the common business Russian words and phrases and can make up good Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is still a little bit to improve in messages and it is recommended to make some corrections before sending them.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student usually understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those successfully to the recipient. Speaking and writing are very good with regard to sentence structure and pronunciation. The student is able to apply the newly-acquired competencies to new diverse language-using contexts.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student masters the common business Russian words and phrases and can make up excellent Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is nearly nothing to be corrected in the messages.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Updated 5.1.2021
  The course involves virtual sessions on Zoom (3 h / week), practising, assignments completion, as well as written and spoken tests, totaling 135 hours of study time, which includes directed and self-directed learning.
  
  The course will continue during two periods.
  
  The learning methods this course applies are as investigative and developmental as possible.
  Zoom work: 42 h (3 h / week)
  Oral exam and listening comprehension: 2 h (at the end of the 3rd period)
  Final written exam: 2 h (at the end of the 4th period)
  Self-directed learning (weekly tasks, learning assignments submission and preparing for the exam): 88 h
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
  All alternative ways of completing the course should be priorly agreed with the teacher.
  Failing to do that will result in failing the course.
  
  The options that are appropriate for the written part of the course, Period 4:
  Zoom lessons and assignments and exams OR
  Exams and assignments
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Part 3. Speaking proficiency
  Skorikova, T. 2017. Vstrechi. Peregovory. Perepiska. Russkiy Yazyk. Moscow.
  
  Part 4. Writing proficiency
  Salenius, 2014, Venäjänkielinen liikeviestintä, Promentor (verkkomateriaali)

  Teachers

  Inara Shakirova

  Working life connections

  Business situations, context, vocabulary and examples of enterprises successfully working in the field of the Finnish-Russian trade.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam and re-examination:
  Oral exam - Week 11, 2021 on 16.3. at 13:00-15:30, Zoom.
  Time slots to be agreed in class .
  Written exam - Week 20, 18.5., Zoom.
  Re-examinations are held according to Haaga-Helia’s schedule.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Multicultural teamwork opportunities for students in and out of the classroom,
  business cases from a number of Russian-speaking countries.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Period 3
  The students are encouraged to use mobile or web-based video- or audio-recording free tools to complete and submit the below assignments:
  Oral assignment 1: Краткое резюме.
  Oral assignment 2: Диалог. Собеседование при приеме на работу.
  Oral assignment 3: Диалог. Деловой разговор по телефону.
  Назначение встречи.
  Oral assignment 4: Диалог. Деловой визит. Знакомство с деловыми партнерами. Small talk.
  Oral assignment 5: В классе в парах. Выставка+презентация компании.
  
  Period 4: Portfolio (8 letters) and Moodle-based vocabulary and grammar tests

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Period 3 Contact hours Tue 13:00 – 15:30 on Zoom.
  
  week 3 Mandatory kick-off session. Краткое резюме.
  week 4 Собеседование при приеме на работу.
  Действительное причастие настоящего времени.
  week 5 Назначение встречи.
  week 6 Деловой визит. Прием гостей.
  week 7 Подготовка к презентации компании.
  week 9 Презентация компании в классе в парах/ Compulsory.
  week 10 Revision. Действительное причастие прошедшего времени.
  week 11 Compulsory spoken exam (Zoom).
  
  Period 4. Contact hours Tue 13:00 – 15:30 on Zoom.
  weeks 13-19 Zoom sessions (+ Promentor)
  week 20 Written exam (Zoom).

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • LE4B
  • LE2B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • LS2D
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Period 3:
  Mandatory attendance of the first session where assignments, submission types and due dates are discussed, and where the pairs are formed for the company presentation. At the end of the kick-off session remote participation is agreed individually, with the exception of the business presentation (preferably, in class), and the exam, mandatory for everyone.
  
  Period 4:
  Complete either of the following options
  a) Virtual sessions on Zoom, Moodle and Promentor assignments, Moodle tests and the exam OR
  b) (please, agree with the teacher in advance) Moodle and Promentor assignments, Moodle tests and the exam
   

  Individual and group feedback by the teacher,
  Spoken part 50 %.
  Written part 50 % (includes written test and learning assignments)

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 24

  Further information

  Assessment components and their respective weights
  Period 3
  
  Oral exam 40 %.
  Oral assignments (5) – 10%
  
  Period 4
  Moodle vocab and grammar tests – 10%
  Portfolio 10 %
  Written exam 30 %.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Russian Business Communication 2 RUS4LE202-3005 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LS3D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student is able to
  - effectively use spoken and written Russian business language and take the Russian business culture context into account,
  - to keep the conversation with a Russian counterpart,
  - make up Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing,
  - to understand participles and passive voice.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B1
  Russian Business Communication 1 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The course introduces students to spoken and written Russian business language and to Russian business culture along the following lines:
  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  - Verbal self-pitch/ CV
  - Meeting guests
  - Fairs
  - Job interview
  - Presentation of a company
  - Business culture
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  - Russian business letter standard 
  - PR-letters and business letters
  - Participles and passive voice

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student sometimes understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient. Speaking and writing are inadequate with regard to sentence structure and/or pronunciation. The student is able to apply what s/he has learnt mostly in simple communication situations.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student knows the most common business Russian words and phrases and can with big effort make up Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is still much to improve in messages and they couldn’t be sent without correcting.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student often understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those to the recipient. Speaking and writing are good with regard to sentence structure and/or pronunciation. The student is able to apply what s/he has learnt mostly in familiar language-using contexts.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student knows the common business Russian words and phrases and can make up good Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is still a little bit to improve in messages and it is recommended to make some corrections before sending them.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  The student usually understands versatile simple oral and written messages, and is able to convey those successfully to the recipient. Speaking and writing are very good with regard to sentence structure and pronunciation. The student is able to apply the newly-acquired competencies to new diverse language-using contexts.
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  The student masters the common business Russian words and phrases and can make up excellent Russian PR- and business messages using Cyrillic Word processing. There is nearly nothing to be corrected in the messages.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The course involves contact hours (3 h / week, if needed, conducted online), practising, assignments completion, as well as written and oral tests, totaling 75 hours of study time, which includes directed and self-directed learning.
  The course will continue during two periods.
  The learning methods this course applies are as investigative and developmental as possible.
  Contact/online teaching hours: 33 h (3 h / week)
  Oral exam and listening comprehension: 3 h (at the end of the first period)
  Final written exam: 2 h (at the end of the second period)
  Self-directed learning (weekly tasks, learning assignments submission and preparing for the exam): 36 h
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h
  In Period 1 attendance of 80% of the contact hours is mandatory.
  The options that are appropriate for the written part of the course, Period 2:
  Contact lessons and assignments and exams OR
  Exams and assignments
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Part 1. Spoken proficiency
  Akishina, T. & Skorikova, T. 2013. Business Contacts: Russian Language Course. Russkiy Yazyk. Moscow.
  Ojanen, Laurila-Hellman, Prokkola 2011. Sekret uspeha 1. Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu, Helsinki
  
  Part 2. Written proficiency
  Salenius, 2014, Venäjänkielinen liikeviestintä, Promentor (verkkomateriaali)

  Teachers

  Inara Shakirova

  Working life connections

  The contents of the course reflect the typical needs and situations occurring in working life daily.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Exam and re-examination
  Oral exam - Tuesday 13.10.2020, held online via Zoom and Teams.
  time slots to be agreed on Moodle.
  Written exam - Tuesday 8.12.2020 at 13:00 – 15:30, classroom TBC.
  Re-examinations are held according to the respective Haaga-Helia’s schedule.

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  Period 1
  The students are encouraged to use mobile or web-based audio-recording free tools to complete and submit the below assignments:
  Oral assignment 1: Краткое резюме.
  Oral assignment 2: Диалог. Собеседование при приеме на работу.
  Oral assignment 3: Диалог. Деловой разговор по телефону.
  Назначение встречи.
  Oral assignment 4: Диалог. Деловой визит. Знакомство с деловыми партнерами. Small talk.
  Oral assignment 5: В классе в парах. Выставка+презентация компании.
  
  
  Period 2 Complete a portfolio containing the letter types marked in bold in the program:
  • 7 business messages, return
  1st version Wed 2.12.2020 by 23:59,
  the final version Wednesday 9.12.2020 by 23:59
  Return the portfolio into Moodle in one Word file (all letters in one file, each letter on a separate page). One letter should be written according the Russian Business Letter standard.
  If the portfolios are not returned on time they will be marked as accepted but they will not be commented upon

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  Course programme
  Period 1 Contact hours or online sessions, if required by the epidemiological situation.
  week 35 Краткое резюме.
  week 36 Собеседование при приеме на работу.
  Действительное причастие настоящего времени.
  week 37 Назначение встречи.
  week 38 Деловой визит. Прием гостей.
  week 39 Подготовка к презентации компании.
  week 40 Презентация компании в классе в парах.
  week 41 Подготовка к тестy.
  Действительное причастие прошедшего времени.
  week 42 Устный тест (в Zoom+Teams).
  
  Period 2
  Contact hours or online teaching.
  week 44 Стандарт для деловых писем, вступительные и заключительные фразы вежливости
  week 45 Предложение о сотрудничестве, страдательное причастие настоящего времени, аудитория 4004
  week 46 Сопроводительное письмо и программа пребывания
  week 47 Приглашение, страдательное причастие прошедшего времени
  week 48 Поздравление, страдательный залог
  week 49 Запрос, предложение, страдательный залог
  week 50 Заказ, повторение
  week 51 Письменный тест
  The teacher retains the right to update the programme

  Groups

  • LS3D
  • LE3B
  • LS2D
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Should a student wish to have their Russian proficiency recognised without participating in the course, they ARE REQUESTED to contact the teacher in charge of the course and agree PRIOR to the start of the course.
  Any RPL request coming after the course has progressed for 2 weeks will be transferred to the next implementation. This is done to increase quality of the submissions and to avoid disruption of the course flow.

  Spoken part 50 %.
  Written part 50 % (includes written test and learning assignment)

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  Assessment components and their respective weights
  Oral exam 40 %.
  Oral assignments (5) – 10%
  Written exam 40 %.
  Portfolio 10 %

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Russian Business Environment RUS4LE203-3004 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS6D, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Russian Contract Texts:
  To understand main points of a Russian purchase agreement and to compose short messages concerning agreements.
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  To handle job search and application situations, to compose a CV, to present one’s organisation, be able to present a business in Finland, and familiarise oneself with peculiarities of the trade between Russia and Finland

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Language level: B 2
  Russian Business Communication 2

  Contents

  The course is divided into two parts: Contract Texts in Russian Trade and Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade. The course involves contact hours and weekly assignments.
  Contract Texts in Russian Trade:
  Structure and main contents of Russian contracts and participles and the passive voice
  
  Assistant’s Job in Russian Trade:
  Simulated job application situations, compilation of a CV, presentation of a relevant job description, presentation of an organisation or a business in Finland, trade between Russia and Finland, its dynamics and metrics

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student understands the Russian purchase agreement to some extent and is able to name its main points. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements in a limited way and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages only adequately.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presenting one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There is still much to be improved upon to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents logically. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to business messages quite well.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents logically one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. There are certain competencies subject to improvement in order to be able to work in Russian trade.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student understands main points of the Russian purchase agreement and is able to summarize its contents successfully. He/she knows the vocabulary concerning agreements very well and is able to apply during the course acquired skills to practice on a high level.
  The student manages in simulated job application situations and presents fluently one's job description. He/she knows Finnish and Russian economics and the trade between our countries. He/she is ready to work in Russian trade.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Updated 6.1.2021
  
  Period 3
  Contact hours: 21 h (3 h/week)
  Written examination: 2 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, weekly assignments and preparing for exam: 43.5 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 67.5 h
  
  Period 4
  Contact hours: 18 h (3 h/week)
  Spoken examination: 0.5 h (at the end of the period)
  Independent study, learning assignments and preparing for the spoken test: 48 h
  Self-assessment of learning: 1 h
  Totally 67,5 h

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Period 3.
  Salenius, P., 2016. Venäjänkielinen sopimus -material in Moodle.
  Additional material given by the teacher.
  
  Period 4.
  Materials and links provided on Moodle.
  Self-paced pair work guidelines provided in class.

  Teachers

  Inara Shakirova

  Working life connections

  Period 4:
  Authentic material and experience from working life. Visiting lecturers.
  Working life examples.
  Students are introduced to the practices of Finnish companies concerning their Russian agreements.
  
  Period 4: Interviewing a company representative .

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Period 3.
  Written exams Wed 17.3.2021 at 11am. Zoom
  It is not allowed to use web-based dictionaries in the exam. Paper-based dictionaries are allowed. The use of automatic translation resources (Google Translate and the like) is strictly forbidden.
  
  Period 4.
  The final spoken examination Wednesday 19.5.2021, 10:00-12:30, Zoom.
  It is allowed to use English/Finnish, but not Russian (!!) notes in the examination.
  Re-examinations according the HH re-exam schedule.
  It is not possible to retake either the listening comprehension test or the oral exam.
  Internationality

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  Russian studies in line with the requirements of the Finnish companies. The study group is usually multicultural.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  Period 3
  Individual work on the Russian contract-related vocabulary.
  
  Period 4
  Job application and head-hunting situations, compilation of a CV in Russian, presentation of an organisation, a specialist's (assistant's, marketer's, logistics expert's, etc) job description, presentation of the businesses engaged in the Finnish-Russian trade in Finland and abroad, the pre-requisites and current situation in the trade between Russia and Finland.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Period 3
  w 3 Структура контракта, действительное причастие
  настоящего времени
  w 4 Предмет контракта, количество и качество, действительное причастие прошедшего времени
  w 5 Срок и дата поставки, цена, страдательное причастие настоящего времени
  w 6-7 Условия платежа, страдательное причастие прошедшего времени
  w 9 Упаковка и маркировка, страдательное причастие прошедшего времени
  w 10 Транспортные условия, форс-мажор, арбитраж и прочие условия
  w 11 Экзамен
  
  
  Period 4 schedule is to be published in mid-March 2021.

  Groups

  • LS6D
  • LS7D
  • LE6B
  • LE4B
  • LE6A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE
  • LS4D

  Alternative learning methods

  Period 3
  Independent studying and participating in the test.
  
  Period 4:
  A. Zoom lessons, distant assignments, presentation in class and oral exam
  OR
  B. Distant assignments and portfolio of 3 essays and an oral exam
  The assessment of one’s own learning 1 h

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Further information

  Period 3
  Written examination 80%.
  Moodle vocabulary and grammar tests - 10%
  Pair work 10%.
  
  Period 4
  
  Final oral exam 50 %
  Assignments (2) 20 %
  Active participating and pair work in classes 30%.
  
  The failure to submit critical assignments will result in a zero grade.
  Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.
  The teachers retain the right to modify the course assignments, their weights and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Spanish Business Communication 1 SPA4LE201-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The first part of the course will deal with everyday situations such as the use of the telephone formally and informally, setting meetings, eating out, planning a trip and studies, etc. Spoken language expressions used in the present day Spanish.
  In the second part we will practice negotiations and discuss current topics related to Spain and learn the use of formal language and discuss about Spanish society.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: A2
  Spanish for Beginners 1 and 2 or equivalent, e.g. secondary school Spanish.

  Contents

  The topics of the courses are:
  
  •basic vocabulary of Business Spanish
  •cultural differences in the business life of the Latin America and Spain
  •the use of oral language in different business situations
  •different kind of enterprises
  •short messages by email
  •job applications
  •grammar: present tens of subjunctive and imperative
  •future, conditional, passive, past tenses of subjunctive and relative pronouns

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student is able to somewhat use written business-related Spanish. The student’s understanding of messages in different business life situations is limited. His/her comprehension corresponds somewhat to the main learning goals of the course in written and spoken Spanish. He/she is able to use Spanish grammar and the main vocabulary to some degree in business-related Spanish.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student is able to use written business-related Spanish well. He/she is able to understand messages in different business situations well. His/her comprehension correlates well to the main learning goals of the course in written and spoken Spanish. He/she masters Spanish grammar and the main vocabulary in business-related Spanish well.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student is able to use written business-related Spanish very well. He/she is able to understand messages in different business life situations very well. His/her comprehension correlates very well to the main learning goals of the course in written and spoken Spanish. He/she masters Spanish grammar and the main vocabulary in business-related Spanish very well.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The Learning Outcomes of this course can be achieved in the following ways:
  a. Teaching and related activities or
  b. Exam and assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Amate, Iñaki & Puranen, Pasi, 2015. Colegas – Työelämän espanja. Espanjan jatko-oppikirja. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi, Helsinki: Chapters 1-10.
  Additional reading:
  Turk, Phil - Zollo Mike 2010, ¡Acción Gramática! A new Spanish grammar.
  2nd edition, Hodder & Stoughton, London.
  Mäkinen, Matti 2015. ¡Claro! Lyhyt espanjan kielioppi. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi, Helsinki.
  Mäkinen, Matti - Torvinen, Maarit 2015. ¡Claro! Harjoitukset. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi, Helsinki.
  Hämäläinen Tiina 2015. Espanjan kielioppi, Finn Lectura, Tampere.
  Hämäläinen Taina - Virkkunen Sonja 2015. Espanjan kielioppi-harjoituskirja. Finn Lectura, Helsinki.
  Web materials:
  Español Uno and Dos guide, Finn Lectura and Taina Hämäläinen’s Espanjan kieliopin harjoituksia, Finn Lectura.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltran

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The exams are announced in Moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The teaching group is generally multicultural.

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  Weekly regular homework assignments.
  Two mandatories distance assignments: one on a topic related to working life and a presentation of a business or organization.

  Enrollment

  17.08.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LE3B
  • LE1B

  Alternative learning methods

  Written exams and mandatory distance assignments.

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  Two written exams
  Distance assignments and oral presentation.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Spanish Business Communication 2 SPA4LE202-3005 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LS4C, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  The course covers common business situations: presenting oneself in a company, job interviews, product presentations, company presentations, as well as business texts. Students give an oral presentation on a company and a product.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B1
  Spanish Business Communication 1 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The course introduces students to Spanish business culture:
  •cultural differences, corporate forms, organisation, commerce, finance, marketing, workplace culture
  •products and services, Trade fair and sustainable development
  •marketing and fairs
  
  Distinctive features of written Spanish:
  •business correspondence: offers, offer requests, orders, claims
  •PR letters: invitations, congratulations, thank you letters, condolences

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student: has some difficulty in learning, but he or she is moving towards improving her/his knowledge of business Spanish. He/she uses very short sentences and very basic language constructions. He/she has limited vocabulary, but is understandable to native speakers. He/she understands what is spoken in his/her environment and also participates to some degree in it.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student speaks Spanish with a certain correction and he/she also tries to overcome any language barriers by making use of body language and other forms of communication. He/she tries to improve her/his skills in the use of business Spanish and uses simpler language to explain more abstract concepts. He/she slowly learns business Spanish
  vocabulary and also makes a great effort to create coherent and comprehensible language when talking to native speakers. He/she expresses himself or herself in Spanish-speaking environments.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student develops oral language with great skill and high level of interactive communication. He/she learns and practices different genres of discourse and, at the same time, he/she is able to reproduce fairly fluent and understandable spoken language. He/she acquires an extensive vocabulary in business communication in professional settings. He/she acts naturally in any environment where he/she needs to use Spanish on a high cultural level.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The Learning Outcomes of this course can be achieved in the following ways:
  a. Teaching and related activities or
  b. Exam and assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  The material will be given by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltran

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The exams are announced in Moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The students’ group is international.

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Learning assignments

  The course covers common business situations: presenting oneself in a company, accepting visitors, job interviews, making a CV, product presentations, company presentations, as well as fairly easy business texts. Students give an oral presentation on a company or product.
  The course introduces students to Spanish business culture:
  • cultural differences, corporate forms, organisation, commerce, finance, marketing, tourism, workplace culture
  • products and services, Trade fair and sustainable development
  • marketing, tourism, fairs and apply for work
  • the trade relations between Finland and Spain
  Distinctive features of written Spanish:
  • spelling and use of punctuation
  • business correspondence: offers, offer requests, orders, claims, invoicing and warehouse management
  • PR letters: invitations, congratulations, thank you letters, condolences and sales letters
  • Internal communications: invitations to meetings, minutes of meetings.

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LS4C
  • LS3C
  • LE4B
  • LS2C
  • LE2B
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 24

  Further information

  Two written exams.
  Distance assignments and oral presentation.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants, SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Spanish Business Communication 2 SPA4LE202-3006 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LE3B) +-
  Learning objectives

  The course covers common business situations: presenting oneself in a company, job interviews, product presentations, company presentations, as well as business texts. Students give an oral presentation on a company and a product.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Competence level: B1
  Spanish Business Communication 1 or equivalent studies.

  Contents

  The course introduces students to Spanish business culture:
  •cultural differences, corporate forms, organisation, commerce, finance, marketing, workplace culture
  •products and services, Trade fair and sustainable development
  •marketing and fairs
  
  Distinctive features of written Spanish:
  •business correspondence: offers, offer requests, orders, claims
  •PR letters: invitations, congratulations, thank you letters, condolences

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student: has some difficulty in learning, but he or she is moving towards improving her/his knowledge of business Spanish. He/she uses very short sentences and very basic language constructions. He/she has limited vocabulary, but is understandable to native speakers. He/she understands what is spoken in his/her environment and also participates to some degree in it.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student speaks Spanish with a certain correction and he/she also tries to overcome any language barriers by making use of body language and other forms of communication. He/she tries to improve her/his skills in the use of business Spanish and uses simpler language to explain more abstract concepts. He/she slowly learns business Spanish
  vocabulary and also makes a great effort to create coherent and comprehensible language when talking to native speakers. He/she expresses himself or herself in Spanish-speaking environments.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student develops oral language with great skill and high level of interactive communication. He/she learns and practices different genres of discourse and, at the same time, he/she is able to reproduce fairly fluent and understandable spoken language. He/she acquires an extensive vocabulary in business communication in professional settings. He/she acts naturally in any environment where he/she needs to use Spanish on a high cultural level.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  The Learning Outcomes of this course can be achieved in the following ways:
  a. Teaching and related activities or
  b. Exam and assignments

  Learning material and recommended literature

  The material will be given by the teacher.

  Teachers

  Pedro Beltran

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  The exams are announced in Moodle.

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The students’ group is international.

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  The course covers common business situations: presenting oneself in a company, accepting visitors, job interviews, making a CV, product presentations, company presentations, as well as fairly easy business texts. Students give an oral presentation on a company or product.
  The course introduces students to Spanish business culture:
  • cultural differences, corporate forms, organisation, commerce, finance, marketing, tourism, workplace culture
  • products and services, Trade fair and sustainable development
  • marketing, tourism, fairs and apply for work
  • the trade relations between Finland and Spain
  Distinctive features of written Spanish:
  • spelling and use of punctuation
  • business correspondence: offers, offer requests, orders, claims, invoicing and warehouse management
  • PR letters: invitations, congratulations, thank you letters, condolences and sales letters
  • Internal communications: invitations to meetings, minutes of meetings.

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  The schedule is announced in Moodle.

  Groups

  • LE3B

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  1 - 10

  Further information

  Two written exams.
  Distance assignments and oral presentation.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Strategic Business Development BUS2LE202-3002 26.10.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (3AMK, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Student
  • knows the content and purpose of strategy
  • understands the strategic business development approach
  • can apply strategic business development tools for a project
  • learns principles and practices of effective teamwork and project management

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  No prerequisites.

  Contents

  • Strategy and its foundations
  • Strategy frameworks
  • Strategic development
  • Strategic competences
  • Strategic management tools and methods

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Grade 1:
  The student:
  • has limited knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has limited understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has limited skills in applying strategic business development tools for assignments
  • has limited skills in teamwork and conducting assignments

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Grade 3:
  The student:
  • has good knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has good understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has good skills in applying strategic business development tools for assignments
  • has good attitude and skills towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Grade 5:
  The student:
  • has excellent knowledge about different strategy frameworks
  • has excellent understanding of strategic business development approach
  • has excellent skills in applying various business development tools for assignments
  • has excellent attitude and skills towards learning through continuous, supportive and initiative participation in teamwork and conducting assignments

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  This virtual course makes use of research and development as well as flipped classroom approach to learning, with emphasis on both teamwork and independent studies.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Strategy Safari: A Guided Tour Through the Wilds of Strategic Management
  Mintzberg, Henry; Ahlstrand, Bruce; Lampel, Joseph
  2005
  
  Lead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into
  Breakthrough Growth
  E-book
  Johnson Mark W., Suskewicz Josh, 2020
  
  Seeing Around Corners: How to Spot Inflection Points in Business Before They Happen
  E-book
  McGrath, Rita Gunther, 2019
  
  Understanding Design Thinking, Lean, and Agile
  E-book
  Schneider Jonny, 2017
  
  Running Lean, 2nd Edition
  E-book
  Maurya Ash 2012
  
  Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries,
  Game Changers, and Challengers.
  E-book
  Osterwalder, Alexander; Clark, Tim; Pigneur, Yves
  2010

  Teachers

  Olli Laintila

  Working life connections

  Learning material includes company examples.
  The implementation includes a company visitor(s).

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  No exam

  Teaching language

  English

  Internationality

  The implementation includes globally acknowledged frameworks and tools.

  Timing

  26.10.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  Three (3) team assignments.
  One (1) individual assignment.

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 30.10.2020

  Content scheduling

  Weeks 44-45
  Introduction to the module BUS2LE202: Strategic thinking
  - Mindset
  - Trends and Weak Signals
  - Context and time-horizon
  - Purpose and Vision
  Weeks 46-47
  Design-led strategic business development
  - Strategy frameworks and approaches
  - Design and Innovation in practice
  Weeks 48-51
  Managing strategic business development
  - Management principles and practices
  - Execution: Roadmaps and Milestones
  - Decision making and managing performance

  Groups

  • 3AMK
  • LE7AB
  • VIR
  • EXCH

  Alternative learning methods

  RPL

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 40

  Further information

  Three team assignments: (100 %)
  Individual learning diary: (pass/fail)

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Successful Event SER2LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE4B, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  After completing the course the student
  
  will be able to plan and organize a successful corporate event as a part of event team
  will be able to evaluate risks and opportunities of an event
  will be able to apply principles of good working practices as a member of work community
  will be able to practice and promote successful workplace communication
  will be able to participate as a member of a work community in a constructive manner in the multicultural contexts
  will be able to apply business etiquette and manners
  will be able to assess his/her own learning and development as an event organizer and as a part of an event team in corporate event

  Contents

  - organizing a corporate business event is small groups
  - business etiquette (e.g. introductions, the art of business meetings, dress codes and decorations, table manners, tasks and responsibilities of guests and hosts, thanking)
  - developing workplace communication
  - legal requirements of an event safety regulations

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has some basic knowledge of the planning process of a corporate business event and of event organizing and communication. The student can apply some basic skills, duties and working practices, under supervision, as part of a corporate business event organizing team.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has good knowledge of the planning process of a corporate business event and knows how to organize events. The student is able to plan and apply marketing communication activities to support event objectives and implementation. The student can apply and benefit from skills, duties and working practices, as part of team, in planning and organizing a corporate business event.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student is able to master practical knowledge of the planning process of a corporate business event and is able to apply the knowledge in event organizing. The student is able to create fit for purpose and creative event marketing communication plans, tailored to the target audience and business objectives. The student is able to apply and benefit from skills, duties and working practices in planning and organizing a corporate business event independently.

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Learning methods
  
  The course consists of teamwork, coaching in teams, contact lessons and independent study. The self-evaluation of leaning.
  
  The learning methods focus on students’ self-directed team working skills. The students are divided into small teams, whereby group work will be carried out. The teams are responsible for finding their commission and the implementation of the event.

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Learning materials provided by the lecturers. Please see from Moodle.

  Teachers

  Sanna Kukkonen, Anne Taipale

  Working life connections

  A corporate business event will be executed in accordance with a corporate commission.
  Challenges created by workplace communication in an organisation.

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Please see from Moodle

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Content scheduling

  Please see from Moodle

  Groups

  • LE4B
  • LE4A
  • EXCH
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 38

  Further information

  Assessment components and their respective weights:
  The course is evaluated on scale 1 to 5. The assessment criteria is presented on scale 1, 3 and 5.
  
  Final grade 100% = 80% from the part of A. Taipale and 20% of the part of S. Kukkonen.

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Swedish Business Communication SWE4LE202-3003 18.01.2021-21.05.2021  5 cr  (LE2A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Students gain a thorough understanding of the status of companies and business practices in the Nordic countries, and become capable of managing everyday situations in Swedish, both oral and written.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201)

  Contents

  The course includes discussions on the status of companies in the Nordic Countries, simulation of various business situations, review of business practices and culture, as well as discussions on the forms and styles of business communications. The course focuses on case studies and also involves a lot of spoken exercises.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  The student has basic written and spoken communication skills in trip and congress correspondence policy and in written and oral business communication. He/she understands the different registers of PR-communication and has knowledge about the most common terminology. He/she understands the importance of different styles in communication. Messages are mostly understandable.

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  The student has a command of key skills and concepts in written and oral business communication in Nordic business culture and can apply the learned skills in practice. The student has good written and spoken communication skills to plan trips and congresses. He/she can identify and use different kind of professional register in PR-communication and can use the terminology in right situations. The student is able to choose and validate the appropriate style for a given situation and culture. The student produces adequate and coherent, grammatically mostly correct language. Messages could be often used in working life directly.

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  The student has a solid command of key skills and concepts in written and oral business communication in Nordic business culture and can apply the learned skills in practice. The student has also excellent written and spoken communication skills to plan trips and congresses. He/she can easy identify and use different kind of professional register in PR-communication and can use the terminology in right situations. The student is able to choose and critically evaluate issues of a given situation and culture in an appropriate style. The student is able to use business vocabulary in a varied way and is able to apply other skills learned in working life and during this course. The student produces fluent, coherent and grammatically correct language. Messages could be used in working life directly.

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  Teachers

  Marketta Keisu

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.01.2021 - 21.05.2021

  Enrollment

  04.01.2021 - 15.01.2021

  Groups

  • LE2A
  • LE4B
  • VIROS
  • LE2B
  • LE4A
  • ONLINE

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  15 - 27

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Translation Exercises in Spanish SPA8LS001-3003 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  5 cr  (LSVV, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Kirjallisia käännöksiä oppimistehtävinä: opiskelija tekee kotitehtävinä käännöksiä sanomalehtiartikkeleista, jotka käsittelevät ajankohtaisia aiheita: talouselämää, Espanjan ja Latinalaisen Amerikan yhteiskuntaa ja niiden ongelmia. Kielten rakenteiden erilaisuus kirjallisissa käännöksissä: opintojaksolla kertautuu hyvin espanjan vaativimmat rakenteet. (not translated)

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Taitotaso: B1-B2
  Espanjan liikekieli 1 ja/tai 2 Haaga-Heliassa tai vastaavat tiedot (not translated)

  Contents

  • yleiskieli käännöksissä
  • käännöstekniikan oppiminen
  • lähteiden käyttö kääntämisessä
  • oppimistehtävinä kirjalliset käännökset: seitsemän hyväksyttyä kotikäännöstä espanjasta suomeen oikeuttaa osallistumaan kirjalliseen käännöskokeeseen.
  • kurssilla harjoitellaan myös kääntämistä suomesta espanjaan (viisi kotikäännöstä suomesta espanjaan), minkä jälkeen käännöskoe suomesta espanjaan. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria - grade 1

  Käännös on rakenteellisesti ymmärrettävä, mutta ei ole looginen eikä vastaa täysin alkuperäistä tekstiä. Käännös ei vastaa asiaankuuluvaa tyyliä. Kielessä on paljon kehittämisen varaa. Opiskelija hallitsee jonkun verran ammattisanastoa (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 3

  Käännös on rakenteellisesti selkeä, looginen ja vastaa alkuperäistä tekstiä. Käännös on tehty asiaankuuluvalla tyylillä ja vastaa oikeaa rekisteriä. Kieli on sujuvaa. Opiskelija hallitsee ammattisanaston. (not translated)

  Assessment criteria - grade 5

  Käännös on rakenteellisesti hyvin selkeä, looginen ja vastaa täysin alkuperäistä tekstiä. Käännös on tehty asiaankuuluvalla tyylillä ja vastaa erinomaisesti oikeaa rekisteriä. Kieli on erittäin sujuvaa ja monipuolista. Opiskelija hallitsee erinomaisesti ammattisanaston. (not translated)

  Further information

  100% verkkokurssi, joka sisältää myös kolmen tunnin tentin verkossa. (not translated)

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  Teaching methods and instruction

  Taitotaso: B1-B2
  Kirjallisia käännöksiä oppimistehtävinä: opiskelija tekee yhteensä 10 kotikäännöstä sanomalehtiartikkeleista, jotka käsittelevät ajankohtaisia aiheita: talouselämää, Espanjan ja Latinalaisen Amerikan yhteiskuntaa ja niiden ongelmia.
  Kielten rakenteiden erilaisuus tulee esille kirjallisissa käännöksissä: opintojaksolla kertautuu hyvin espanjan vaativimmat rakenteet. Kurssin keskeinen sisältö on:
  • yleiskieli käännöksissä
  • käännöstekniikan oppiminen
  • lähteiden käyttö kääntämisessä
  • oppimistehtävinä kirjalliset käännökset: kuusi hyväksyttyä kotikäännöstä espanjasta suomeen oikeuttaa osallistumaan kirjalliseen käännöskokeeseen.
  • kurssilla harjoitellaan myös kääntämistä suomesta espanjaan (neljä kotikäännöstä suomesta espanjaan), minkä jälkeen käännöskoe suomesta espanjaan.
  • Käännöskoe kestää kolme tuntia, ja se tehdään virtuaalisesti. (not translated)

  Learning material and recommended literature

  Verkossa digitaaliset lehdet, esim. Cambio16, El País, El Mundo, Vanguardia, ABC, Muy interesante jne. sekä opettajan verkkoon laittama oma suomenkielinen materiaali espanjankielisiä käännöksiä varten. (not translated)

  Teachers

  Pekka Savinainen

  Working life connections

  Tekstit käsittelevät ajankohtaisia aiheita, jotka linkittyvät Espanjan ja Latinalaisen Amerikan yritysmaailmaan. (not translated)

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

  Kaksi kirjallista käännöskoetta verkossa 100 % . Ajankohta ilmoitetaan Moodlessa.
  Oppimistehtävät tulee suorittaa hyväksytysti ennen kirjallista tenttiä. (not translated)

  Teaching language

  Finnish

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Learning assignments

  Tämän opintojakson osaamistavoitteet voi saavuttaa seuraavilla tavoilla:
  a. Tentti ja oppimistehtävät
  b. Verkkototeutus (100%) Moodlen oppimisympäristössä
  Opintojaksoon sisältyy myös pakollisena oman oppimisen arviointi. (not translated)

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Content scheduling

  Tulee Moodleen ilmoittautumisen jälkeen. (not translated)

  Groups

  • LSVV
  • 3AMK
  • VIR

  Palaute annetaan verkossa. (not translated)

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Further information

  Opintojakso arvioidaan 100% virtuaalisesti, verkossa tehtävällä kolme tuntia kestävällä käännöskokeella. Opintojakso arvioidaan asteikolla 1–5. Arviointikriteerit on esitetty asteikolla 1-3-5. (not translated)

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Virtual proportion

  5 cr

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 5 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Work Placement PLA6LE201-3007 04.01.2021-14.05.2021  30 cr  (LE5AB) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  - understands the job of a management assistant
  - can transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
  - understands how companies operate in practice
  - knows how to make use of the information available to him/her
  - has adopted a professional identity of an assistant
  
  Assessment components:
  Students are assessed on the basis of their work placement report, which has to be returned to the advisor with a copy of their testimonial attached. In the report, students place special emphasis on evaluating their own learning process and the skills they have acquired during their studies and work placement.
  Pass/fail, no grade is given.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Required previous studies are:
  
  Finnish students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201A/-B)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish Business Communication 1 (FIN1LE201)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish Business Communication 2 (FIN2LE201)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Compulsory studies in two optional languages
  
  Foreign students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Finnish for Beginners 1 (FIN1LE203)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish for Beginners 2 (FIN1LE204)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 1 (FIN2LE202)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 2 (FIN2LE203)
  - Compulsory studies in one optional language

  Contents

  Students take on tasks of the management assistant in a company or other organisation. This provides students with an opportunity to use and further develop their skills in areas including multicultural communication, information technology as well as in business and administration.
  
  Work placement covers 100 days of work in a company or organisation in Finland or abroad. The aim is that students take on a broad range of tasks relating to the management assistants profession. During the semester, the students will meet a few evenings with their thesis counselors and spend one full day at school within the frame of a mid-term seminar. In addition, during this time students should seek a commission for their thesis and get approval for their thesis topic and plan in one of the areas below:
  
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Leadership and HR (LEA4LE201)
  - Meeting Industry (SER4LE201)
  - Marketing, Sales and Services (MAR4LE201)
  - Organisational Communication (COM4LE201)

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  04.01.2021 - 14.05.2021

  Enrollment

  30.09.2020 - 31.12.2020

  Groups

  • LE5AB

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Work Placement PLA6LE201-3008 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  30 cr  (LE5AB, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  - understands the job of a management assistant
  - can transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
  - understands how companies operate in practice
  - knows how to make use of the information available to him/her
  - has adopted a professional identity of an assistant
  
  Assessment components:
  Students are assessed on the basis of their work placement report, which has to be returned to the advisor with a copy of their testimonial attached. In the report, students place special emphasis on evaluating their own learning process and the skills they have acquired during their studies and work placement.
  Pass/fail, no grade is given.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Required previous studies are:
  
  Finnish students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201A/-B)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish Business Communication 1 (FIN1LE201)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish Business Communication 2 (FIN2LE201)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Compulsory studies in two optional languages
  
  Foreign students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Finnish for Beginners 1 (FIN1LE203)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish for Beginners 2 (FIN1LE204)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 1 (FIN2LE202)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 2 (FIN2LE203)
  - Compulsory studies in one optional language

  Contents

  Students take on tasks of the management assistant in a company or other organisation. This provides students with an opportunity to use and further develop their skills in areas including multicultural communication, information technology as well as in business and administration.
  
  Work placement covers 100 days of work in a company or organisation in Finland or abroad. The aim is that students take on a broad range of tasks relating to the management assistants profession. During the semester, the students will meet a few evenings with their thesis counselors and spend one full day at school within the frame of a mid-term seminar. In addition, during this time students should seek a commission for their thesis and get approval for their thesis topic and plan in one of the areas below:
  
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Leadership and HR (LEA4LE201)
  - Meeting Industry (SER4LE201)
  - Marketing, Sales and Services (MAR4LE201)
  - Organisational Communication (COM4LE201)

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE5AB
  • LE5A
  • LE5B

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

•     Work Placement PLA6LE201-3006 24.08.2020-18.12.2020  30 cr  (LE5A, ...) +-
  Learning objectives

  Upon successful completion of the course, the student
  - understands the job of a management assistant
  - can transfer theoretical knowledge into practice
  - understands how companies operate in practice
  - knows how to make use of the information available to him/her
  - has adopted a professional identity of an assistant
  
  Assessment components:
  Students are assessed on the basis of their work placement report, which has to be returned to the advisor with a copy of their testimonial attached. In the report, students place special emphasis on evaluating their own learning process and the skills they have acquired during their studies and work placement.
  Pass/fail, no grade is given.

  Starting level and linkage with other courses

  Required previous studies are:
  
  Finnish students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Basic Business Swedish (SWE4LE201A/-B)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish Business Communication 1 (FIN1LE201)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish Business Communication 2 (FIN2LE201)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Compulsory studies in two optional languages
  
  Foreign students:
  - Business Environment (BUS1LE201)
  - Office Applications 1 (TOO1LE201)
  - Effective Communication in Organisations (COM1LE101)
  - Finnish for Beginners 1 (FIN1LE203)
  - Business Processes (BUS1LE202)
  - Professionnal Writing Skills (ENG1LE201)
  - Office Applications 2 (TOO1LE202)
  - Finnish for Beginners 2 (FIN1LE204)
  - Assistant as Service Designer (SER2LE201)
  - Business Planning (BUS2LE201)
  - Communicating with Impact (COM2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 1 (FIN2LE202)
  - ICT Applications for Business 1 (TOO2LE201)
  - Succesfull Event (SER2LE202)
  - International Business Documents (ENG2LE201)
  - Finnish for Work 2 (FIN2LE203)
  - Compulsory studies in one optional language

  Contents

  Students take on tasks of the management assistant in a company or other organisation. This provides students with an opportunity to use and further develop their skills in areas including multicultural communication, information technology as well as in business and administration.
  
  Work placement covers 100 days of work in a company or organisation in Finland or abroad. The aim is that students take on a broad range of tasks relating to the management assistants profession. During the semester, the students will meet a few evenings with their thesis counselors and spend one full day at school within the frame of a mid-term seminar. In addition, during this time students should seek a commission for their thesis and get approval for their thesis topic and plan in one of the areas below:
  
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Leadership and HR (LEA4LE201)
  - Meeting Industry (SER4LE201)
  - Marketing, Sales and Services (MAR4LE201)
  - Organisational Communication (COM4LE201)

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  Teachers

  Catherine Metivier

  Campus

  Pasila Campus

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  24.08.2020 - 18.12.2020

  Enrollment

  15.06.2020 - 28.08.2020

  Groups

  • LE5A
  • LE5B

  Mode of delivery

  Contact teaching

  Seats

  0 - 40

  Degree Programmes

  MUBBA Degree Programme for Multilingual Management Assistants

  Evaluation scale

  H-5

  Credits

  • 30 cr

  Unit

  Digital Business

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.