LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- analyze communication situations and prepare effective communication strategies for different contexts
- write coherent and convincing, reader-friendly business texts
- plan and deliver effective objective-driven relational, informational, promotional, and transformational business presentations
- negotiate more effectively by selecting and employing relevant strategies and tactics
Credits: 6
Schedule: 03.09.2024 - 14.10.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Christa Tammenluoto
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
Christa Tammenluoto
christa.tammenluoto(at)aalto.fi
050-470 4003
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
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Whenever you communicate with others, you influence them in one way or another. This course increases your understanding of how you can communicate successfully in the business context, meaning that you influence the audience in the way that you intend to, and thereby enhance your chances of getting the desired response.
In the course, we focus on writing, presenting, and negotiating successfully in business, as these are critical skills needed by all managers and employees. To enable you to learn as effectively as possible, the course is highly interactive and task-oriented. It approaches business communication with an analytical approach and provides you with clear insight into effective communication strategies.
Case analyses, written assignments, individual and team presentations, and negotiation simulations will allow you to practice the theories and key concepts introduced during the course. Peer and lecturer feedback will give you a clear picture of your present communication skills, and an indication of how you can further enhance your performance.
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Assessment Methods and Criteria
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1. Assignments
2. Class contribution
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Workload
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Contact teaching: 26h (Mandatory attendance)
Independent work: 134h
Total: 160h (6 ECTS)applies in this implementation
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DETAILS
Study Material
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Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I
2024-2025 Autumn II
2024-2025 Spring III
2024-2025 Spring IV
2025-2026 Autumn I
2025-2026 Autumn II
2025-2026 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IVRegistration:
For Aalto BIZ BSc students only. 1st year students are not eligible to participate in the course. In some periods, some places are reserved for 3rd year students who are near graduation; priority will be given to those students that have completed the highest number of credits in the School of Business Bachelor's program. Students going on exchange in the spring will be given priority in period I.
Attendance in the first class session or informing the teacher beforehand about absence is mandatory, otherwise the study place will be given to another student.
Maximum number of participants 100 per group.
Course implementation in any one period only if minimum number of participants is 50 out of the 100 places.
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