BUS103 Business Communication
BUS103 Business Communication
Business communication encompasses the exchange of information, ideas, and messages within and between organizations.
In the business world, you will find effective communication skills crucial for building relationships, fostering collaboration, and achieving organizational goals.
In this course, you will develop proficiency in various forms of professional communication, including written, verbal, and nonverbal.
The course covers key topics such as business writing, presentation skills, interpersonal communication, and digital communication tools.
You will learn techniques for crafting clear and concise messages, adapting your communication style to different audiences, and overcoming common barriers to effective communication.
Through lectures, workshops, role-playing exercises, and practical assignments, you will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in diverse business settings.
This course provides you with essential communication skills that will enhance your effectiveness in both academic pursuits and future professional roles.
DURATION
This course is worth two (2) semester credit hours
Assessment
Online Exam
- Description: The questions in the exam relate to the lecture content and readings.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 10% of your final grade.
- Length: You have 90 minutes to complete the 50-question exam. You may reattempt it up to two times.
Discussion
- Description: Engage in an asynchronous, one-on-one discussion with your professor about the coursework and its implications for practice.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: Each contribution to the discussion should be between 50-100 words. The discussion will run for 5 iterations.
Report
- Description: Choose a topic from the list provided or suggest one to your professor that is relevant to the course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 35% of your final grade.
- Length: 1,000-1,500 words (excluding appendices and references).
Presentation
- Description: Live present your report, including findings and recommendations.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 20% of your final grade.
- Length: 5-7 minutes.
Viva voce
- Description: Defend the findings of your report/presentation in the context of this course.
- Weight: This assessment task is worth 15% of your final grade.
- Length: 10 minutes.
Related Courses
- Pre-requisites – none
- Co-requisites – none
- Exclusions – none
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Compose clear, concise, and effective business documents, including emails, memos, reports, and proposals.
- Deliver persuasive oral presentations tailored to specific business audiences and contexts.
- Apply active listening techniques and appropriate nonverbal communication skills in professional interactions.
- Utilize digital communication tools and platforms effectively for collaborative work and information sharing in business environments.
Graduates of this course are eligible for the Professional Certificate in Business Communication from Cedar Mountains University.
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