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MNGT-E4001 - Influential Organizational Communication, Lecture, 6.5.2025-22.5.2025

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

After completing the course, students

  • have enhaced their skills of influential communication
  • understand the role of communication in organizational processes and leading and managing people at work,
  • know the general principles and practices of effective organizational communication,
  • are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning and analyzing organizational communication,
  • are able to reflect on their own performance in organizational and leadership communication situations.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 06.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Pälli, Christa Tammenluoto

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:

    The course is designed to help you develop your management and leadership capabilities by improving your interpersonal and other communication skills. During the course, we focus on the communication function and behavior in organizations, covering topics such as

    • manager-employee communication
    • influential presentation skills
    • interactional skills in communication
    • productive organizational dialogue, and
    • team leadership.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    100% Learning assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching

    Learning assignments

    This course requires attendance and active participation

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Package of readings provided by the teacher.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    The course is restricted to 60 students. Students are admitted to the course in the following priority order 1) People Management and Organizational Development students, 2) CEMS students / BIZ exchange students, 3) Other BIZ Master's students, 4) Other students. Students must confirm their registration by participating in the first class session.

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