ICT and Business English (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

There are weekly assignments. The due dates are to be adhered to.

The teachers ask to realistically assess the number of 5-credit courses one can undertake and complete in a single study period.
The failure to submit critical assignments will result in a zero grade.
Should a student decide to drop out from the course, their participation is marked with a zero grade.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

1. contact lessons
2. independent studies
3. virtual or blended learning

RPL: credit transfer or exemption exam. Once the student is accepted on the course and they start off, the RPL is only performed on the basis of having documented relevant and sufficient work experience in the ICT- or business related fields and producing a media survey report and a peer evaluation in full compliance with Haaga-Helia's guidelines.

Materials

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

Teaching methods and instruction

A blend of self-paced learning and teacher-guided activities.

Weekly written and videotaped guidelines on Moodle, individual and/or pair assignments, peer evaluation, as well as reflection.

- Producing coherent ICT/business-related texts and a longer Media Survey Report
- enhancing students’ overall oral competence in professional contexts
- acquiring information on the latest concepts in ICT/business using various literal and online sources

Working life connections

The LinkedIn assignment/written CV 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 sales presentation offers an insight into how to compose and deliver a compelling sales pitch.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

The course has no exams. There are no retakes for the individual learning assignments. Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.

Internationality

The focus is on English as the language of international communication, business, trade and technological development.
The course curriculum has benefitted 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.

Completion alternatives

For this course, credit transfer, demonstration of prior knowledge (all the Part B assignments completed) or exemption exam are available. More detailed information on RPL, see: https://student.home.haaga-helia.fi/group/pakki/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-work-study

Learning assignments

Part A:
Self-evaluation of own proficiency;
LinkedIn Profile /Alternatively, a video CV+written CV
Pair work: sales presentation in pairs on Zoom (there will be 4 dates announced at the start of the course, please, find a pair via the pre-assignment forum and agree on one of these dates)

Part B:
Quiz on Referencing
Topic Plan
Media Survey Report
Peer evaluation of an MSR

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.

Assessment methods

Self-evaluation of own proficiency 0-3 points
LinkedIn Profile/Video CV+written CV 0-12/10+2 points
Sales Presentation 0-30 points
Quiz on Referencing 0-5 points
Topic Plan 0-5 points
Media Survey Report 0-40 points
Peer evaluation of an MSR 0-5 points

All the above mentioned assignments must be completed in order to pass the course. Should a student decide to drop out, their participation is marked with a zero grade.