Opinto-opas

You communicate in an effective manner both in writing and orally to an audience from different cultural backgrounds. You have developed your business vocabulary in English, and learnt to find and discern high quality information from a variety of sources. You know how to refer to sources and avoid plagiarism. You have developed your critical thinking skills and convey convincing arguments.

You know how to communicate in meetings and effectively network and build relationships with the business community. You know your personal communication style and have developed your intercultural competence. You have strengthened your selling skills and public speaking.

No prerequisites

written communication skills (reports, emails, essay, summary, reflective narrative)
referencing, avoiding plagiarism
idea formulation and argumentation
information literacy, visualizing information
business vocabulary
interpersonal communication skills
personal communication style
group communication
intercultural communication
personal selling
public speaking and networking skills
critical reflection skills

Students' performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Fair (1), Fail (0).
Knowledge
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
Skills
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance.
You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
Competence
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.

Knowledge
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
Skills
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands-on
Competence
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. 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.

Knowledge
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
Skills
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
Competence
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. 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.

Content and independent (distant) sessions

Material available in Moodle

Contact teaching

Assignments and exercises are focused on developing communication skills needed at in business situations

Pasila Campus

Exam dates announced in Moodle

English

All assignments are internationally oriented

19.08.2019 - 11.10.2019

ORAL personal introduction research presentation WRITTEN reflective practice (2 entries) essay, summary email portfolio debate

12.08.2019 - 23.08.2019

19 August-13 December 2019

ILTA
LF1PE

Anna Kimberley

15 - 40

Active participation in the classes
2 min. introduction 10%
3 min research presentation 30%
essay 20%
email portfolio 10%
1st reflective entry15%
2nd reflective entry 15%

GLOBBA Degree Programme in International Business

H-5