MMD1540 Effective Communication 1
Faculty of Business and Economics
MMD1540 Effective Communication 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MMD1540
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MMD1540
No unit lists MMD1540 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in B0601 to undertake this unit.
Overview
This unit provides you with foundational skills in written and spoken communication for academic and business purposes. Emphasis is placed on expressing ideas clearly, using appropriate tone and structure, as well as understanding audience and context. You will engage in individual and group tasks to develop effective communication strategies, build intercultural awareness, and reflect on your own communication practices. The unit also introduces essential processes such as drafting, revising, and responding to feedback to support ongoing improvement.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Written25%
- Written30%
- Project35%
- Presentation10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply key principles of communication to a range of academic, professional, and social situations
- 2
produce clear and purposeful written and spoken texts suitable for different audiences and contexts
- 3
collaborate effectively with others through shared communication tasks and respectful interaction
- 4
reflect on and revise communication practices to enhance clarity, structure, and impact.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Chong Su Lyn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MMD1540?
MMD1540 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MMD1540 offered?
In 2026, MMD1540 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does MMD1540 have an exam?
No. MMD1540 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.