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 2022 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MGX1010, MGF1010, MGB1010, MGS1010, MGW1010 or MGC1010.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGB2200
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MGB2200
No unit lists MGB2200 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Overview
Business communication in the 21 st century continues to be the means through which work is allocated, coordinated, and successfully completed. Skills in communication remain at the forefront of what employers are looking for in job candidates. In MGB2200 you will learn about communication and the necessary skills required to successfully communicate in professional contexts. You will learn about practical organisational communication theory, informative and persuasive communication, the relationship between verbal and non-verbal communication, self-awareness and interpersonal skills, diversity and communication, team communication, presentation skills, technology and communication, and effective written communication including job seeking. You will be provided the opportunity to develop and demonstrate communication skills to secure employment and work in modern organisations through a dynamic practical tutorial programme, using technologies, case studies, experiential learning, and assessment tasks to build job- ready skills.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically evaluate communication theories and concepts and their application to ethical business communication
- 2
develop creative solutions to communication challenges within contemporary, and diverse organisational contexts
- 3
prepare and deliver effective professional business presentations for different business purposes and audiences
- 4
effectively use currently available technologies for business communication
- 5
write professionally for a range of business purposes including job seeking, report writing, emails, memos, and social media for business.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
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 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Pieter Van Dijk
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGB2200?
You need MGX1010, MGF1010, MGB1010, MGS1010, MGW1010 or MGC1010 before you enrol.
When is MGB2200 offered?
In 2022, 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.
Does MGB2200 have an exam?
No. MGB2200 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MGB2200?
MGB2200 is part of Management practice.