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Communication in Business Life

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TI00BR44
Curriculum: IB 2025
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 1 (2025-2026)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Harald, Camilla
Language of Instruction: English

Learning Outcomes

The student has a deeper understanding of what makes communication effective in various professional situations and recognizes the vital role good communication plays in building successful relationships. The student knows their own strengths and areas of development when communicating in English in professional settings. The student possesses sufficient English language skills for academic studies and working life as well as understands how to continuously develop and strengthen English language and communication skills also after the course.

Student's Workload

Student’s total work load: 135 hours (5 credits). Class-room studies (attendance mandatory) and independent work.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

High-school level English

Contents

Communication in as a central generic work life skill
Business /professional vocabulary
Academic style and register
The job search process
Written business correspondence
Connecting on a human level
Oral presentations

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Independent work, class-room teaching, vocabulary exercises, oral and written communication exercises, preparation for contact lessons, presentations and discussions, preparation for final assessment.

Assessment Criteria

Grading scale 1-5

Assessment Methods

- Active participation in class-room activities (attendance mandatory)
- Completed oral and written assignments
- Written exam


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