MPM731 - Business Communication for Managers
Unit details
| Year: | 2021 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will continue to be provided in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. This may include a mix of on-campus and online activities. To find out how you are impacted, please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Unit sites open one week prior to the start of each Trimester/Semester. Thank you for your flexibility and commitment to studying with Deakin in 2021. Last updated: 4 June 2021 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Andrea Howell |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MPR703 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class session plus 1 x 1 hour seminar per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 2 hour class (recorded) and 1 x 1 hour online seminar per week |
Content
The aim of the unit is to develop the abilities of students to communicate effectively both academically at the Masters level and in business environments. Specifically, the unit is designed to provide students with the ability to utilise and choose appropriate communication techniques for different scenarios. The ability to articulate key messages using appropriate techniques and channels is a critical skill for managers facing multiple communication challenges in the 21st century.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Analyse, critique and reflect on communication techniques appropriate to different audiences. | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Identify, utilise and apply appropriate communication styles and channels. | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO3 | Engage with diverse stakeholder groups using appropriate communication strategies. | GLO2: Communication GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO4 | Reflect on, and propose solutions to, communication challenges facing managers in business environments. | GLO2: Communication GLO8: Global citizenship |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
| Assessment 1 (Individual) – Written report and analysis | 1500 words | 20% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2 (Individual ) Portfolio Part A: Topic reflection / blog |
Part A: 1000 words |
Part A: 10% | Week 10 |
| Assessment 3 Part A: (Group of 4) Report (Business) |
Part A: 4000 words |
Part A: 30% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MPM731 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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