Professional Communication - Study guide

After having completed this course or attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
• communicates responsibly orally and in writing, according to the demands of situation and the target groups
• is able to use professionally different communication methods, channels and platforms
• identifies own competence level and is able to market own competencies convincingly
• is able to interact with others, give and receive feedback with respect in various intercultural environments
• is able to critically evaluate different communication sources, their operating practices and motives as well as the different responsibilities connected to the information they convey.

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

Student:
• can communicate appropriately orally and in writing according to the situation
• knows different professional communication channels and platforms.

Student:
• produces communication content that fulfills task requirements with regard to the target group in various cultural environments
• confidently uses communication channels and platforms
• can identify own strengths and areas for development in interpersonal communication situations.

Student
• produces professional communication content in accurate English for multiple channels, with consideration to different cultural perspectives
• is able to critically assess contents and make use of different communication channels and platforms
• performs professionally and responsibly in demanding communication situations.

This course is a part of all Haaga-Helia's Bachelor's degrees and the student can participate in any implementation. This implementation is specifically aimed at students of Sustainable Tourism and Event Management Degree

Material available on Moodle platform

Possible guest lectures and visitors from the industry/international partner universities

Porvoo Campus

No exam

English

Possible guest lecturers/visitors from international partner universities.
Implementation's material and the examples used in exercises are international

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

There are 3 graded assignments to complete: 1. Personal brand and digital footprint reflective essay 2. Academic essay 3. Corporate communication analysis - presentation

11.08.2025 - 17.10.2025

Lessons on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30 - 11:00

There will be independent and team assignments. Written assignments, presentations and interactive workshops.

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If you have previous knowledge, the course can also be completed through the RPL procedure. More detailed instructions can be found in Moodle

Niina Moilanen

15 - 50

All assignments must be completed and submitted by stated deadlines in order to complete the course.
It is essential that all work submitted is your own and any external content used must be cited within your work. Any assignments with plagiarised content will be automatically graded 0/fail.

STEM Sustainable Tourism and Event Management

0.00 cr

H-5