BU1001 - Communicating in Business

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Effective communication is central to success in business. This subject offers an in-depth review of many forms of communication in business. Written, electronic, interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, styles and strategies are emphasised. Students will participate in practical exercises designed to develop and improve these skills and apply them to a range of business scenarios.

Learning Outcomes

• understand the importance of effective communication in business success;
• communicate effectively in interpersonal, group and cross-cultural situations;
• communicate information effectively in written and oral formats;
• understand sources of interpersonal and group conflict and apply problem solving skills to scenarios.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BU1000

Availabilities
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	coe-pjb
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (10%); (5%); (30%).
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Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	coe-pjb
Lecturer:	xjc00793.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (10%); (5%); (30%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	coe-pjb
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (10%); (5%); (30%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	coe-pjb
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (10%); (5%); (30%).
, , Study Period 38
Census Date 08-Jul-2005
Face to face teaching 24-May-2005 to 15-Jul-2005
Coordinator:	coe-pjb
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (25%); (10%); (15%); (20%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.