Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1.    prepare an effective presentation strategy for any business presentation
2.    plan and deliver effective objective-driven relational, informational, promotional, and transformational business presentations
3.    design memorable visuals
4.    apply analytical tools to evaluate the effectiveness of presentations

Credits: 3

Schedule: 23.01.2019 - 13.02.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Christa Uusi-Rauva

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Michael Baker

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This highly interactive and task-oriented course provides students with essential strategies and skills to create and deliver convincing, engaging and impactful business presentations. Presentation assignments with comprehensive feedback will provide students with plenty of opportunity to practise their skills and enhance their own presentation performance.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    90% assignments
    10% class contribution

  • Applies in this implementation:

    The course has 5 assignments and other required ungraded work.

    A1

     Objective-driven
    presentation 1: strategy outline (individual)

    10

    A2

     Objective-driven presentation 2: transformational (individual)

    20

    A3

     Critical appraisal of objective-driven presentations (individual)

    20

    A4

     Final team presentation (group)

    20

    A5

     Critical appraisal of team presentation (individual)

    20

    Class

     Preparedness for class; contribution to group activities

    10


    Deadlines:
    To pass the course all assignments must be completed by the given
    deadlines. The due date for each assignment is clearly stated on the
    respective submission box. Please upload the final versions of each of
    your assigments (pdf) by the given deadlines.

    Grading criteria:
    Assignments are assessed using preformulated rubrics on a scale of 0-5.
    EBC grading criteria: 4.5 and above is a 5; 3.5-4.49 range is a 4;
    2,5-3,49 range is a 3.  Please take a look at these grading criteria (in
    submission boxes) before you start work on the given assignment, and
    also before you submit your assignment.

    Extra assignments not possible: Students are not able to re-do assignments, or do extra assignments to improve grades.  
        
    Class contribution
    This
    is a highly practical and experiential course so attendance is
    mandatory.

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact teaching 18h (mandatory attendance)
    Independent work 62h
    Total 80h (3 ECTS)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Teaching materials provided on MyCourses

Substitutes for Courses
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Replaces 75E24000, Business Presentations