Syllabus

Title
1295 Internal Business Communication (Group 1)
Instructors
Florentina Höhs, MSc BSc BA, Dr. Julia Stranzl, BA, Bakk.phil, MA
Type
PI
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
09/29/25 to 11/19/25
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Monday 11/24/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.04
Wednesday 11/26/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.04
Monday 12/01/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.04
Wednesday 12/03/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.02
Wednesday 12/10/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.3.09
Monday 12/15/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.04
Wednesday 12/17/25 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM TC.4.13
Wednesday 01/07/26 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM D5.1.001
Contents
  • Introduction to strategic internal communication
  • Key concepts
  • Internal topics: Crisis communication, Appreciation, Sustainability
  • Practical insights
Learning outcomes

After completing the course the students will be able to: 

  • understand and critically evaluate key concepts in internal communication, including corporate culture, leadership, crisis/change and sustainability management
  • define relevant internal stakeholders, their dependencies and communication roles
  • discuss internal communication topics in relation to current sociopolitical issues
Attendance requirements

Attendance of 80% is a requirement to pass the course. 

Teaching/learning method(s)
  • Impulses, group discussions/reflections
  • Critical thinking
  • Conducting an interview
  • Creating a podcast 
Assessment

1) Interview & summary (25%)

2) Podcast storyboard (15%)

3) Podcast (50%)

4) Participation mark (10%)

Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists

Formal requirement for this course: completion of course I "Key Concepts" of the Specialisation in International Business Communication

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Last edited: 2025-07-09



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