Effective Communication
Effective Communication
Module Coordinator/Lecturers
Study Programmes
Master's degree programme in Finance
Master's degree programme in Innovative Finance
Project Description
This course aims to optimize English language and general communication skills while raising self-awareness to enhance competence. Students will engage in focused information gathering, discussions, and practice. The course covers academic writing skills, negotiations, techniques of persuasion, presentation skills, and decision making. Emphasis is placed on self-reflection and teamwork in a shared learning environment.
Key topics covered are:
Key topics covered are:
- Academic writing
- Presentation skills
- Negotiation techniques
- Persuasion and argumentation
- Decision making
- Micro office skills
- Language development
- Self-awareness and self-reflection
Teaching Method
- Discussions about academic writing
- From theory, key principals, and practical tools to practice
- Online research as the basis for approaching each task
Learning Results
After successful completion of the course, students will
Professional competence
Methodological competence
Social competence
Personal competence
Professional competence
- understand key elements of academic writing.
- apply effective presentation techniques.
- analyse and conduct successful negotiations.
- utilize persuasion and argumentation in business contexts.
Methodological competence
- create structured academic and business documents.
- evaluate and refine presentation skills.
- apply negotiation strategies effectively.
- develop decision-making frameworks.
Social competence
- build confidence and assertiveness in business and social contexts.
- collaborate effectively in team settings.
- network and communicate effectively in diverse environments.
Personal competence
- use self-reflection to enhance communication skills.
- understand personal strengths and areas for improvement in communication.
- develop self-awareness in various communication contexts.
Assessment Methods
Final presentation and report (30%); Writing tasks (30%); Class work (20%); Participation (20%); Attendance is mandatory (80%)