IE1020 International Business Communication

This course is designed for both Italian students nearing graduation and non-mother tongue English foreign students who wish to gain specific skills that they will be able to use in the international workplace. The purpose of the course is to strengthen and address specific skills that are required to work successfully in a multinational environment. These include creating a winning CV, writing an effective cover letter, using effective presentation skills, learning interviewing techniques and being able to assess personal skills. Ways to effectively introduce oneself and/or one's company will also be studied.

- Learn how to assess personal skills and experience in order to write highly effective CVs and cover letters.
- Learn presentations format and techniques for successful presentations delivery.
- Study and practice interviewing skills.
 

Lessons are based on short lectures that explain the concepts of self-assessment and concise writing for CVs and cover letters. Students will also work in class on their writing and receive guidance to complete their work. Interviewing practice will be done with the teacher and classmates, based on the handouts explaining question types and appropriate answers.

Final grades will be based on the total number of points earned from completing assignments and the final exam. Assingments comprise a CV and a cover letter. The final exam is comprised of a work interview done in class. The work handed in and the interview responses must reflect the approach taken in class.