Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Introduces students to key theories and concepts in management communication. Develops students’ skills to become effective business and academic communicators, writers and speakers. Students will learn to prepare clear and powerful messages, both individually and in groups. Students will learn strategies which will help them plan, write, revise and edit business documents. Through this process, students will also develop an understanding of, and skills in, the principles of academic integrity and academic writing.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

  • Communication foundations
  • The writing process
  • Writing styles
  • Communicating with people: Corporate communication
  • Communicating with people: Interpersonal communication
  • Communicating with people: Collaborative communication
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A woman wearing glasses stands in an office surrounded by colleagues engaged in conversation and collaboration.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Identify and describe the foundations of communication as an interactive process
  • Examine and develop the skills, techniques, and practices used in professional written communication and oral presentations
  • Analyse the interpersonal aspects of communication and how they affect a manger’s ability to communicate
  • Describe how collaborative communication technologies impact communication in today’s workplace

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Discussion board: 30%
Short written response: 20%
Portfolio: 50%

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A female business student smiles confidently while holding a clipboard, exuding professionalism and positivity.

Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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