Overview
Lecturer
Maria Crina Herțeg
Seminar tutor
Maria Crina Herțeg
Type of course
Compulsory
Language of instruction
English
Erasmus language
English
Domain
Accounting - Masters
Field of study
The accounting information system in assisting managerial decisions
Form of education
Full-time
Form of instruction
Class
Credit awarded by
Grade
Teaching methods
Debate
Powerpoint presentation
Entry requirements
B2
Aims
To develop the capacity of identifying and analyzing a large variety of economic texts (business, accounting, finance, banking).
To develop oral and written communication abilities with the adequate use of Business English standards.
To develop the ability to sustain an idea / opinion both in oral and in written business communication.
Course contents
UNIT I: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
UNIT II: BANKS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS
UNIT III: A BANK`S ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
UNIT IV: BANKING SERVICES
UNIT V: BANKERS AND CUSTOMERS
UNIT VI: SAVINGS BANKS
UNIT VII: INVESTMENT SERVICES
UNIT VIII: FINANCIAL MARKETS
UNIT IX: INTEREST RATES COMPETITION
UNIT X: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNIT XI: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (ii)
UNIT XII: INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
UNIT XII: INTERNET BANKING
UNIT XIV: NATIONAL ECONOMIES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Learning outcomes
Students use English correctly, fluently and adequately in oral and written business communication.
Students can identify and analyze a large variety of economic texts (business, accounting, finance, banking).
Assessment
ORAL PRESENTATION INTERVIEW TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Recommended reading
English for the financial sector
MacKenzie, I.
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2008
Market leader. Upper intermediate business English practice file.
Rogers, J.
Pearson Longman., London, 2011
Check your English vocabulary for business and administration.
Wyatt, R.
A & C Black Publishers Ltd., London, 2007