06201070 - Business English I: introduction to main business functions

This course provides basic to intermediate knowledge of business English and focusses on the main functions in a company. It also looks at current business news as well as business idioms and buzzwords.

Estimation of private study (outside of contact hours): 2-3 hours / week

TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• This course aims at providing students with the vocabulary and knowledge needed to understand how a company works, as well as general business culture, so that they can fully grasp the context in which companies operate.
• Students will work on improving all four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• Upon completion of the course, students will be fully prepared to study Business and Management in English.

1. Work and business
2. Economics
3. Corporate structure, Management, HR
4. Marketing and Sales
5. Accounting and Finance
6. R&D, Production and Supply Chain Management
7. IT Management
8. Company law
9. Strategy

Assessment type: Written
Length: 2 hours
Nature of the assessment: Written exam
Weight: 50%

Written Test: Multiple Choice Questions (25%)
Length: 15 mn

Oral debate (25%)

PRE-REQUISITES IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
B2 Level