•   Professional English ENG001HH1AE-3245 12.01.2026-13.03.2026  5   (ITB3PAICB1, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing this course or acquiring corresponding learning elsewhere the student

    - Can describe themselves and their competence in a positive, sales-oriented way in English.
    - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and is able to learn more independently.
    - Can present an organisation in their field, the industry and its operations in English.
    - Can speak English in typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows principles of multicultural communication and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Depending on the result of the level test possibly Remedial studies.
    The CEFR level of the course is B2.
    Contents
    - Self-presentation and personal branding
    - Field-specific terminology
    - Discussing organisational and industry-related matters
    - Work-related and multicultural communication
    - Language and cultural competence evaluation
    - Effective communication in meetings
    - Enhancing overall proficiency in professional English
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    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.

    Grading criteria
    1 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in a limited manner.
    - Knows some of the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present the basic key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English.
    - Can speak English in some of the typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows principles of multicultural communication at a basic level and can adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles to some extent.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. Limited language competence has an effect on reaching goals; the language skills are enough to manage simple situations but lead to misunderstandings at times.
    - The student has been active in their studies to some extent and followed instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    Grading criteria
    3 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe the key points of themselves and their competence in English.
    - Knows the most central terminology of their field in English and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present the key points of an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English without preparing in advance.
    - Can speak English in most of the typical work-related situations in their field.
    - Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can usually adapt their communication in work-related situations according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development. The language competence makes reaching their goals challenging at times but is adequate for most situations and possible misunderstandings can be cleared.
    - The student has been quite active in their studies and has followed given instructions most of the time.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Grading criteria
    5 level= The student
    - Knows how to describe themselves and their competence in a versatile and skillful manner in English.
    - Knows the central terminology of their field in English very well and knows how to learn more.
    - Can present an organization in their field, the industry and its operation in English in a versatile and sophisticated manner.
    - Can speak English in work-related situations in their field fluently.
    Knows the principles of multicultural communication well and can adapt their communication in work-related situations fluently according to those principles.
    - Can evaluate their language and culture related competence and assess possible needs for development.
    - The student has been active in their studies and has followed given instructions consistently.
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The course is delivered entirely online without any in-person teaching or webinars. Studying requires an adequate background level and self-direction, as well as a willingness to collaborate for the Shark Tank video-recorded presentation done in pairs.

    NOTE! Confirm your participation by submitting your first course assignment during the first week of the course.
    You can send messages to the instructor via Moodle’s Discussion Forum or by email.
    In Moodle, there are quizzes, practice assignments, and graded assignments.

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Online materials on Moodle, information sources and database available to Haaga-Helia's students (critical evaluation is key), and self-study materials recommended by teacher/s.

    Working life connections

    The course prepares for situations requiring English skills at work. The LinkedIn assignment helps to showcase qualifications and strengths and enhance profile visibility to attract potential employers. There is a video CV option for those who do not wish to use LinkedIn. The Shark Tank presentation offers an insight into how to compose and deliver a compelling sales pitch.

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exams, no re-exams. The course must be completed fully during the relevant period(s).
    There are no retakes for the individual learning assignments. Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The focus is on English as the language of international communication, business, trade and technological development.
    The course curriculum has benefited from collaboration of multiple teachers with their different cultural contexts, work experience and academic backgrounds.

    We offer multicultural teamwork opportunities and use cases for students.

    Timing

    12.01.2026 - 13.03.2026

    Learning assignments

    There are practice exercises for each topic area (80% completion requirement). Graded Assignment 1: Self-evaluation of own proficiency Graded Assignment 2: LinkedIn profile / Alternatively, a video CV + written CV Graded Assignment 3: Essay Graded Assignment 4: Shark Tank video-recorded presentation in pairs Additional tasks are offered weekly via Moodle. The instructors reserve the right to modify course assignments, their weights, and assessment criteria. Check the updated course implementation plan at the start of the course.

    Content scheduling

    Topics to be studied:
    Entrepreneurship, industry-related vocabulary, cultural differences, grammar, presentation skills, creating one's own personal brand, spoken and written communication, meetings and negotiations.

    Groups
    • ITB3PAICB1
    • VIRTUAL
    • INSTRUCTED
    • ITB3PAICI1
    • ITB3PASOF1
    • ITB3PADIG1
    Alternative learning methods

    Virtual, blended, online, contact, recognition of prior learning.

    Teachers

    Inara Shakirova

    Seats

    30 - 100

    Further information

    Quizzes are automatically assessed by Moodle, learning assignments are evaluated by the instructor on a scale of 0-5.

    Degree Programme

    TRATI Tradenomi tietojenkäsittely

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    5.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5