Business Communication (11170.2)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online Flexible On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Business School | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Students will engage in a simulated work environment to build their business communications skills. It will include working with theories of communication, style guides, and different types of business communication, as well as the reputation economy.
1. Explain why effective communication is important in a corporate environment;
2. Apply theories and observations of verbal communication to real-world communication challenges;
3. Critique common formats of written business communication by recognising standard and nonstandard elements in examples of each format; and
4. Create business presentations that use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques effectively.
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
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Explain why effective communication is important in a corporate environment;
2. Apply theories and observations of verbal communication to real-world communication challenges;
3. Critique common formats of written business communication by recognising standard and nonstandard elements in examples of each format; and
4. Create business presentations that use verbal and nonverbal communication techniques effectively.
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
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
9527 Management CommunicationEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 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 |
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2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Summer Semester | 29 November 2021 | Online | Ms Katie Ley |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | Flexible | Ms Katie Ley |
2022 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | UC College Trimester 1 | 21 February 2022 | On-Campus | Mrs Lili Zhang |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | Flexible | Ms Katie Ley |
2022 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | UC College Trimester 3 | 17 October 2022 | On-Campus | Mrs Lili Zhang |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Summer Semester | 28 November 2022 | Online | Dr Maree Sainsbury |
2023 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | UC College Trimester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Lili Zhang |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Ms Katie Ley |
2023 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | UC College Trimester 3 | 18 September 2023 | On-Campus | Mrs Lili Zhang |
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
Required text:
- Dwyer, J. and Hopwood, N., 2019. The Business Communication Handbook. Cengage AU.
Participation requirements
This unit is conduced as a simulated learning environment. Professional engagement is required in the unit and this includes regular engagement with peers.
Required IT skills
Basic use of internet browsers (eg. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is essential.
Competent use of Word-processing, presentation and presentation tools (e.g. Microsoft Office suite) is highly desirable.
Reasonable competence in the use of Canvas is essential.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
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