MNGT-C4001 - Management Communication, Lecture, 24.4.2025-22.5.2025

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, you will be able to:

  1. understand the criticality of defining and choosing an appropriate leadership communication style for the given management context
  2. employ relevant theoretical frameworks to analyze, plan and implement effective managerial communications
  3. construct sound, compelling and convincing arguments targeted at internal corporate stakeholders

Credits: 3

Schedule: 24.04.2025 - 22.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Eräranta

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course helps you to learn how to approach internal managerial communications strategically. The course will provide a set of managerial communication best practices derived from both research and experience, and give you an opportunity to implement these guidelines in a communication project. Feedback from the teacher and peers will help you to enhance your performance as a managerial communicator.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching (mandatory attendance)
    Independent work

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Provided in MyCourses. It is necessary to prepare for all classes by studying the assigned materials before attending.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
    2024-2025 Spring IV
    2024-2025 Spring V
    2025-2026 Spring III
    2025-2026 Spring IV
    2025-2026 Spring V

    Registration:

    Minimum number of students per group 30. Students are required to confirm their registration by participating in the first class meeting. Kindly note that preparation for the first class entails studying the assigned materials prior to the session.

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