MGB2200 Business communication
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGB2200 Business communication is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MGW1010, MGB1010, MGS1010, MGF1010 or MGC1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGB2200
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGB2200
No unit lists MGB2200 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Overview
Business communication is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge of communication in professional contexts. The unit emphasises organisational communication theory, its application to effective written communication, informative and persuasive communication, the role of verbal and non-verbal communication, and interpersonal skills in business teams and cultures. The underlying theme of the unit is to provide awareness of a range of professional communication skills required to meet 21st century career demands. Students will be provided the opportunity to develop and demonstrate a range of skills to assist in meeting communication challenges within organisations in preparation for employment.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically evaluate communication theories underpinning business communication
- 2
analyse the relationships between different business communication theories and concepts
- 3
demonstrate creative solutions to persuasive and informative business communication challenges
- 4
understand the roles of verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal communication in business contexts
- 5
develop professional writing skills for business, electronic communication and social media for business communication.
Workload and teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
MGB2200 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Pieter Van Dijk
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Pieter Van Dijk
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGB2200?
You need MGW1010, MGB1010, MGS1010, MGF1010 or MGC1010 before you enrol.
When is MGB2200 offered?
In 2020, MGB2200 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is MGB2200?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include MGB2200?
MGB2200 is part of Management practice.