Organisational Communication (11106.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Arts And Communications | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
How important is organisational communication to organisational success? Why do we trust some organisations but not others? In this unit you will learn about organisational models and explore the essential role of communication inside and outside organisations. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities communication presents in areas such as building efficient and cohesive teams, managing corporate reputation, issues and crisis communication, corporate social responsibility and change management. You explore how organisations engage with their stakeholders and maintain visibility in complex and challenging environments
1. Examine the principles of organisational communication and its significance in change management and organisational culture;
2. Understand the global significance of corporate communication, including key aspects such as reputation, issues and crisis management and corporate social responsibility; and
3. Critically apply principles of relationship management and stakeholder engagement in fields such as public affairs, public relations and corporate communication.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Examine the principles of organisational communication and its significance in change management and organisational culture;
2. Understand the global significance of corporate communication, including key aspects such as reputation, issues and crisis management and corporate social responsibility; and
3. Critically apply principles of relationship management and stakeholder engagement in fields such as public affairs, public relations and corporate communication.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9492 Corporate Communication.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Prue Robson |
| 2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Prue Robson |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
See Canvas for reading list
Participation requirements
It will be very difficult to succeed in this unit if:
- lectures are not watched regualrly
- readings are not engaged with critically
- you do not engage with the class discussion activities
Required IT skills
Students will be expected to have developed the IT skills required from previous units before beginning this unit. This includes understanding how to use online research tools for scholarly research (i.e. Google Scholar), for presentations and written work.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
