Communication Skills for Engineering ExpertsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: IM00BD29
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- Communicate in different spoken and written contexts related to intercultural working life, e.g. in projects
- Make the difference between different communication styles, and e.g. produce formal and informal messages
- Participate in meetings and negotiations in different roles and create related documents
- Develop documents needed in job application further and participate in job interviews
- Plan and give professional presentations on various technical topics
- Make summaries and reports following Savonia reporting guidelines
- Recognize how to develop one’s skills further and give feedback to others
Content
- Communication skills in work-related situations
- Corporate communication
- Business writing and styles
- Presentation skills
- Meeting skills
- Negotiation skills
- Job application process
- Job interviews
- Reporting
- Project communication
Further information
It is recommended to do this course with a project course running at the same time.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 30.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
- Satu Huusari
Student groups
-
IM23SPIndustrial Management
Teaching methods
Learning methods and other pedagogical solutions:
Interactive contact classes (classroom work), oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
Primary completion method: Active participation in contact classes, completing the assignments by the given deadlines and final exam.
Assessment: 0-5
Continuous assessment and assignments (20-25% of the final grade).
Final exam (75%-80% of the final grade)
Student workload
Classwork: 34 hours
Independent work & assignments etc: 101 hours
Materials
Handouts and material on Moodle.