Business Communication in English and Digital Tools

Degree programme International Management and Leadership
Subject area Business and Management
Type of degree Master part-time
Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) Compulsory
Course unit code 080322225002
Teaching units 30
Year of study 2026
Name of lecturer(s) Christopher Martin Soper THOMAS
Requirements and Prerequisites
Course content

The course deals with different aspects of effective communication in general, and in English in particular, using contemporary digital tools to achieve better reception in the target audiences as well as creating efficiency for the sender.

Learning outcomes

The module focuses on the use of language in an organisational context. It enables students to actively participate in relevant communication situations and communicate safely in standard day-to-day business situations.

At the end of the course students are able to

  • know some communication theories and how written and oral communication can be more effective and efficient
  • know and apply contemporary methods to communicate complex information effectively and efficiently, in particular factual information with visualization and appropriate composition
  • know and apply contemporary digital tools (including AI) to create appropriate means of communication (presentations, visuals, video etc.) 
  • moderate business discussions in (larger) groups
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
  • Seminar complemented by group presentations and individual exercises and deliverables
Assessment methods and criteria

Deliverables to be evaluated by:

  • methods and tools applied
  • effectiveness of communication
  • peer evaluation
Comment

None

Recommended or required reading
  • tbd by lecturer
Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning)

Face-to-face instruction with mandatory attendance.