UW103BKK
Strategic Business Communication
Faculty
Inga Korchagina
Director Marketing & Communications Asia at Roland Berger
Course length
Duration
Total hours
Credits
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Course type
Fee for single course
Fee for degree students
Skills you’ll learn
Overview
Effective international business communication is the cornerstone of success in any personal interaction within the global arena. It bridges divides, drives collaboration, and transforms cultural diversity into a strategic asset. As businesses continue to navigate political shifts and expand into new markets, mastering this skill is no longer optional – it is essential.
Learning highlights
- To equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to communicate confidently and effectively in both professional and social settings.
Course outline
15 classes
Session 1
Understanding the foundations of communication.
Session 2
Key messaging, effective communication structures.
Session 3
Written business communication.
Session 4
Understanding of the cultural impact in communication.
Session 5
Involvement tools: storytelling, questioning techniques, CTA and others.
Session 6
Technology & Communication.
Session 7
Communication in digital channels.
Session 8
Non-verbal communication.
Session 9
Public speaking.
Session 10
Writing & speaking in global context.
Session 11
Relationships building.
Session 12
Management of the social capital via personal communication.
Session 13
Successfully handling crucial conversations.
Session 14
Summarising all into 3 pillars of effective communication (Strategy – Skills – Results).
Session 15
Final course presentations.
Course materials
Books
Prerequisites
No specific skills are needed.
Methodology
This course is designed to deliver theoretical knowledge and immediately apply it through written, spoken, and performance-based activities. Students will build their personal communication “toolboxes” and practise using them in every session. All concepts and skills are explored within cultural and global contexts.
The learning format includes both group and individual written and oral exercises, assignments, and presentations. Through a step-by-step journey, students will develop mastery in managing their careers and other aspects of life through effective communication.
Grading
Inga Korchagina is a Marketing Director with 20+ years of experience in Europe and Asia, now leading APAC Marketing & Communications at Roland Berger, a global management consultancy firm. Before that, she was heading Brand & Communications in the region of Eastern Europe (10 countries) at Hilti AG. Her professional portfolio includes brands such as Estee Lauder, Nespresso, Vertu, and others.
In 2006 she received an international MBA from the leading European business school IE and the Imagination at Work Award from General Electric Spain. In 2021 and 2022 she became a member of the Effie Award jury board; in 2023-2024 joined a QS Reimagine Education Awards judging panel.
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Strategic Business Communication
by Inga Korchagina
Total hours
45 Hours
Dates
Sep 29 - Oct 17, 2025
Fee for single course
€1500
Fee for degree students
€750
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FAQ
Will I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate signed by the director of the program your course belonged to.
Do I need a visa?
This depends on your case. Please check with the Spanish or Thai consulate in your country of residence about visa requirements. We will do our part to provide you with the necessary documents, such as the Certificate of Enrollment.
Can I get a discount?
Yes. The easiest way to enroll in a course at a discounted price is to register for multiple courses. Registering for multiple courses will reduce the cost per individual course. Please ask the Admissions Office for more information about the other kinds of discounts we offer and what you can do to receive one.