Business English (5 cr)

Objective

Students will be proficient in the basics of English for business and working life using spoken and written English.

Content

Communication in working life and customer service
Education and study
Applying for work
Business Communication
Company and/or product presentation

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Isaacs, C., Pesso, P. Rasimus R., Rönkä, I. (2022). Eye for Business. Edita Publishing Oy.
Material indicated by the teacher in Reppu.

Teaching methods

Blended teaching
Teams teaching every second month.
Contact lessons on campus every second month.

Exam schedules

Supervised exam on 24.5. at 11.45 until 13.15.

Two retakes are permitted in autumn 2025.

Completion alternatives

Blended learning.

It is also possible to complete the course independently, but students are required to be active and motivated to find other participants for pair and group work tasks. The final exam is taken under supervision, either at a KAMK exam session or at a student-organised exam session at another educational institution. In the latter case, the contact details of the exam invigilator must be provided to the teacher of the course at least 7 working days before the exam. The student must pay any possible costs arising from sitting the exam elsewhere under supervision.

Student workload

22 hours of contact teaching in total on campus and via Teams.
100 hours of independent work.

Content scheduling

Date Contact lessons Topics introduced in the lessons

24.1. 1-2 Introduction to the course Getting to know you!
25.1. 3-4 Career in Business
21.2. 5-6 Business Basics and Public Speaking
22.2. 7-8 Managerial Skills
28.3. 9-10 Writing in Business
29.3. 11-14 Writing in Business, Corporate Social Responsibility
25.4. 15-16 Networking
26.4. 17-18 Meetings and Negotiations
23.5. 19-20 Exam preparation
24.5. 21-22 Exam on campus

Further information

You will need a computer, pen and paper.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to explain in their own words and fluently compensate for any lack of vocabulary as well as being able to use business and working life terminology accurately. They are able to communicate in demanding situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to express themselves in a different way if necessary and use business and working life terminology somewhat accurately. The students are able to communicate clearly in key situations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use basic business and working life vocabulary so that their message is communicated. They are able to communicate understandably in simple routine situations.

To be awarded a grade 1, all assessed assignments must be completed and approved and any possible exam result must be at least 50%.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation both in class, in Teams and independently and an exam.

Exam grading:
50-59 % = grade 1

60-69 % = grade 2

70-79 % = grade 3

80-89 % = grade 4

90 – 100 % = grade 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to explain in their own words and fluently compensate for any lack of vocabulary as well as being able to use business and working life terminology accurately. They are able to communicate in demanding situations.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The students are able to express themselves in a different way if necessary and use business and working life terminology somewhat accurately. The students are able to communicate clearly in key situations.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to use basic business and working life vocabulary so that their message is communicated. They are able to communicate understandably in simple routine situations.

To achieve a Grade 1, all of the assessed tasks/assignments must be completed, submitted and approved and 50% of the exam points must be achieved.

Prerequisites

B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages