Avoin yo, Mastering influence in business communication

About this programme

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 Content 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. Attendance is mandatory at the first lecture in order to complete the course, and any absences (maximum 2 absences) must be agreed in advance with the teacher. If you are absent from the first lecture without prior arrangement with the teacher, you will be removed from the course. In such cases, the course fee will not be refunded. Prerequisites CEFR-level: Starting level: C1 (CEFR Levels). Please note that this is not a language course but a course in communication theory and skills. It is therefore essential that participants meet the required C1 level in English. Please read the registration and payment policies as well as the study instructions: Registration, payments and rules You can find full course description and schedule in Aalto University Open University Course Selection Aalto University Open University contact details