Business Environment (3cr)
Course unit code: LKL1002
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Responsible person
- Kirsi-Marja Toivanen, Vastuuopettaja
Objective
The student
1. is able to use English in order to search for and process materials that relate to global economy and international business. S/he understands and is able to summarise the main points ot the texts s/he has heard or read, and is able to use tools, such as dictionaries, search engines and spell-chechers, effectively.
2. can describe business operations and the operative environment of a company and introduce his/her own work to others in speech and writing. S/he knows and is able to use the basic business terminology in English.
3. is able to tell about his/her educational background and work experience and market his/her competences in international labour markets.
Content
Current topics and news relating to global economy and international business
Establishment of a company, types and functions of companies, organisational structures and changes in business
Business studies, educational and work experience, international recruitment
Business vocabulary, summarising and briefing