French as a minor
Study French as a minor!
Welcome to study French Business Communication as a minor! It is possible to study French as a minor at Hanken within your degree. The minor in French is called "Minor in French Business Communication".
The minor in French consists of courses that focus on Business Communication. However, cultural and professional topics are also discussed for a better understanding of French culture in everyday life as well as in business. The minor requires 25 ECTS among courses offered at Hanken and some courses offered at Aalto University at the higher levels. These courses can also be taken separately without having to form a minor. Several course pools are possible depending on your CEFR target level: B1, B2 or C1.
Studies in French Business Communication
For Hanken students
The minor in French Business Communication is open to students from both Helsinki and Vaasa campus.
At Bachelor's level, Hanken students must choose the courses among the courses offered by the French departments at Hanken and Aalto University. At Master's level, French courses already included in your Bachelor's degree can be added to the course pool.
For non-degree students
All French courses at Hanken are open to students with JOO-agreements and students from the Open University. Students from universities other than Hanken can apply for the right to take individual courses via this electronic form.
Courses offered in French Business Communication as a minor
Below you will find information about the courses available if you choose French Business Communication as a minor. Please note that some courses may not be open in a given year according to the university's registration rules (if the number of participants is too low).
Courses offered at Hanken:
5213-A French I A - Working in French in a Company 1 A (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – CEFR A.1.1 – Hybrid course – Rector Awarded – Top evaluated
5213-A-2 French I A 2 - Working in French in a Company 1 A 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR A.1.1 – Rector Awarded – Top evaluated
5213-B French I B - Working in French in a Company 1 B (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – CEFR A.1.2 – Hybrid course – Top evaluated
5213-B-2 French I B 2 - Working in French in a Company 1 B 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR A.1.2 – Top evaluated
5214-A French II A - Working in French in a Company 2 A (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – CEFR A.2.1 – Hybrid course – Top evaluated
5214-A-2 French II A 2 - Working in French in a Company 2 A 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR A.2.1 – Rector Awarded – Top evaluated
5214-B French II B - Working in French in a Company 2 B (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – Hybrid course – CEFR A.2.2
5214-B-2 French II B 2 - Working in French in a Company 2 B 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) –CEFR A.2.2 – Top evaluated
5215-A French III A - Working in French in a Company 3 A (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – Hybrid course – CEFR B.1.1
5215-A-2 French III A 2 - Working in French in a Company 3 A 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR B.1.1 – Rector Awarded
5215-B French III B - Working in French in a Company 3 B (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – CEFR B.1.1 – Hybrid course – Top evaluated
5215-B-2 French III B 2 - Working in French in a Company 3 B 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR B.1.1 – Top evaluated
5226 French IV A 2 - Working in French in a Company 4 A 2 – Self-study module (Helsinki – Vaasa) (3 ECTS) – CEFR B.1.2 – New module
5225 Each one teach one - French (Helsinki – Vaasa) (2 ECTS) – CEFR all levels
Courses offered at Aalto University:
4360 Français 6 (3 ECTS) – Blended course – CEFR B1
4361 - Online « Grammaire française » (3 ECTS) - Online course – CEFR B1
4371 Français 7a Travailler ensemble (3 ECTS) – Blended course – CEFR B2
4372 Français 7b Communication professionnelle avancée (3 ECTS) – Blended course – CEFR B2
4380 Projet francophone (3 ECTS) – Building a project course – CEFR C1
Different options regarding the language as a minor
Depending on your starting level, your minor course pool can be tailored! Check with the teacher responsible for the subject which courses you can take, taking into account your entry level, your goal and whether the proposed courses are available.
Contact information
For further information, please contact the subject coordinator of French, Gauthier Duché.