UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

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 2023 in Semester 1 at Peninsula. It needs MGC1010, MGX1010, MGF1010, MGS1010, MGW1010 or MGB1010.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2023
Semester 1
Peninsula
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
144 hours
per semester

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterPeninsulaOn campus

Assessment

  • Within semester assessment
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    critically evaluate communication theories and concepts and their application to ethical business communication

  2. 2

    develop creative solutions to communication challenges within contemporary, and diverse organisational contexts

  3. 3

    prepare and deliver effective professional business presentations for different business purposes and audiences

  4. 4

    effectively use currently available technologies for business communication

  5. 5

    write professionally for a range of business purposes including job seeking, report writing, emails, memos, and social media for business.

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures12 hours
  • Tutorials24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

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.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Where it fits

MGB2200 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2023 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Professor Pieter Van Dijk

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGB2200?

You need MGC1010, MGX1010, MGF1010, MGS1010, MGW1010 or MGB1010 before you enrol.

When is MGB2200 offered?

In 2023, 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.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available