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Business Communication in English (3cr)

Code: LL10010-3007

General information


Enrollment
01.10.2025 - 31.10.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
07.01.2026 - 31.05.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Kielten ja viestinnän opetus (KVO)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 90
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Business Economics
Teachers
Kielten ja viestinnän opetus Virtuaali englanti
Hanna Ronkainen
Teacher in charge
Hanna Ronkainen
Groups
LLNS25
BBA, Business Economics, Full-time studies, Fall, 2025
LLNS25Y
BBA, Business Economics, Full-time studies, Fall, 2025, Team Learning and Entrepreneurship Skills
Course
LL10010

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successfully completing the study unit, you are able to describe and report your skills and knowledge, tell about your work experience and career plans, and write application documents. You are able to understand business texts, discuss business-related topics and introduce a familiar company in speech and in writing. You are able to communicate professionally and effectively in the most common business situations. You understand how the choice of different communication channels impact language.

Content

Business studies and career, application (cover message) and CV
Company presentations
Telephoning, emailing and multi-channel communication
Business correspondence (enquiries, RFQ and quotations)

Location and time

The course will be held between January 7 and April 17, with a total of 14 lessons and a written exam.

Materials

Niskanen, T., Vetter, J. & Urbom, R. 2015 (or a more recent version). Business Express. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro.

Teaching methods

After successfully completing the study unit, you are able to describe and report your skills and knowledge, tell about your work experience and career plans, and write application documents. You are able to understand business texts, discuss business-related topics and introduce a familiar company in speech and in writing. You are able to communicate professionally and effectively in the most common business situations. You understand how the choice of different communication channels impact language.

Core content:
Business studies and career, application (cover message) and CV
Company presentations
Telephoning, emailing and multi-channel communication
Business correspondence (enquiries and quotations)

Completion alternatives

The student who has acquired the required competence in business communication in English non- or informally can complete the course through RPL Proof of Competence. The possibility and methods of demonstrating written and spoken communication skills must be agreed with the teacher before the beginning of the study unit.

Student workload

There are 28 hours of contact teaching and approximately 80 hours of independent study.

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