Business Communication Skills (A0147), 5 cr

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 Study unit                              Business Communication Skills (A0147), 5.0
 Implementation                          NIA1321: 2/2013-2014 (05.02.2014 - 14.05.2014)
 Type                                    INITIATION OF PROFESSIONAL GROWTH (A029)
 Groups                                  Primary: NIA13SN Others :
 Involved in the project
 Lecturers                               Sebastian King
 Number of participants                  Minimum: Maximum:
 Enrolment period                        02.12.2013 08:00 - 08.12.2013
 Main timing for implementation
 Applicabililty                          For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: No Open UAS student:
                                         No Suitable for virtual UAS: No

 Teachers                                King Sebastian (Teacher in charge)
 Campus                                  Laurea Leppävaara
 Main location for implementation
 Implementation method                   Optima realization/student group, Other method of implementation Language:
                                         English Virtuality: 0 cr Integration of R&D: 0 cr
 Implementation class
 Focus areas
 Evaluation at the latest                13.06.2014 Storing of graded material ends.: 21.06.2015
 Exam days

 Having completed the study unit the     ●        understand and use key business and financial terminology
 student is able to                      ●        create written reports using a formal style
                                         ●        give effective oral presentations on business topics
                                         ●        actively participate in business meetings and negotiations
                                         ●        understand and follow stylistic recommendations for business correspondence
 Previous studies
 Learning objectives                     ●    to develop writing skills and familiarity with professional written genres, such as
                                              project plans, reports, business correspondence and job applications
                                         ●    to review essential business terms and deepen knowledge of field-specific
                                              professional vocabulary
                                         ●    to communicate more effectively in business meetings, negotiations and
                                              presentations, and employment interviews
 Study material                          Handouts and material will be provided by the teacher.The following are also
                                         recommended resources:
                                         ●    Bailey, S. 2007. Academic writing for international students. 3rd edition.
                                              London: Pearson.
                                         ●    Bovée, C. & Thill, J. 2011. Excellence in business communication. 9th edition.
                                              London: Pearson.
                                         ●    Hartley, P. & Bruckmann, C. 2002. Business communication. London:
                                              Routledge.

Learning events
 Date             o'clock/at h    Subject            Content                                       Status          Teachers
 05.02.2014       12.30 -         Introduction.      Meetings will be held regularly on                            Sebastian
                  15              Project            Wednesdays from 12.30 - 15.During the                         King
                                  orientation.       first meeting the course objectives will be
                                                     explained and project teams will be
                                                     formed.A more detailed course schedule
                                                     will be made available in January.


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