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This course examines core communication functions in contemporary organisations and discusses how these can be fulfilled in a global business setting. It seeks to provide students with a sound theoretical framework from which to develop their professional communication practices.
Relationship to other coursesThis is a practical business communication course. It addresses knowledge and skills that are required by all those working in business. It is also an ideal complement for MGMT330 which examines the management of the communication function in organisations.WorkloadThis course requires students to read set readings (textbook chapters and journal articles) prior to lectures. Any set readings that are not in the textbook are available on LEARN. Overall, on average of 1-3 hours of work in addition to lecture attendance is required each week. Classes are highly activity-based and include assessed quizzes (weeks 2, 6, 9 and 12) and oral presentations (weeks 10 and 11) so attendance is strongly recommended.
The aims of this course are to: Introduce the student to the fundamental theory and practice of business communication in a way that equips them to participate effectively in contemporary business environments in a global business world.Provide students with a sound theoretical framework and practical experiences from which to develop their professional communication practices.Upon completion of this course students will be able to:Demonstrate a sound understanding of a range of communication theories and be able to derive from these implications and guidelines for professional practice in a range of contemporary professional settings.Critically analyse the communication requirements of a range of professional situations and design communication soundly grounded in communication theory and research that meet these requirements.Apply communication theory to the design and delivery of written and oral communication performances in a critical and reflective fashion.Students will learn to interact effectively and present ideas orally and in writing in ways appropriate for contemporary business settings. They will also gain an understanding of group processes that will enable them to work constructively in culturally diverse group settings.
MGMT100 RP: MGMT206
MGMT206
Computer labs may only be used if class size demands.Workshops and In-lecture Assessment ActivitiesThis is a highly practical course. There are practical workshop activities in the lectures in weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 (N=6).If the class size requires additional workshop sessions outside lecture times then separate session allocations will be made in week 2.There are in-lecture quizzes in weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12 (the best three count towards the quiz assessment)Quizzes examine the previous weeks’ chapters NOT those for the current weekThe group assessment activity will be conducted in lecture time in week 6Attendance is compulsory for the group assessment Oral business presentations will be examined in lecture times in weeks 10 and 11. Attendance is compulsory at both oral presentation sessions
Colleen Mills
Guest speakers
This course has a no extensions policy. If extraordinary and unforseen circumstances arise that seriously impair a student’s ability to complete an assessment task (assignments and quizzes) an application for aegrotat consideration should be made within 7 days of the due date of the assessment task. See Exams/Aegrotats Assignments are submitted online through the MGMT240’s LEARN site or completed in class time. If problems arise with the LEARN site files can be submitted electronically to the Examiner by midnight on the due date.GradingMarks for the quizzes and assignments may be scaled before a final grade is determined. You should not regard 50% as a pass mark.
Crossman, Joanna. , Bordia, Sarbari., Mills, Colleen E; Business communication : for the global age ; 1st ed; McGraw-Hill, 2010.
This book is a required text as it contains significant sections of the course content. It is not possible to satisfactorily participate in the course without access to it.Additional readings will be available on LEARN.
MGMT240S2 Course Outline LEARN
Class RepresentativeA class representative may be asked to volunteer in the first few weeks of class. Any problems with the course can be raised with the class rep. Their email can be found at UCSA. The class representative will take up any issues raised by class members with the lecturer concerned as they occur. Departmental Academic Policies The Department assumes that you have read this document.You should also read the General Course and Examination Regulations Dishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.Coversheets - Group and Individual
Domestic fee $737.00
International fee $3,125.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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