| SUBJECT CODE |
: MCG103 |
| SUBJECT NAME |
: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION |
| SEMESTER |
: 1 |
| CREDIT HOURS |
: 3 |
| SCHOOL |
: School of Media Studies |
| COURSE |
: Diploma / Diploma in Media and Communication |
OBJECTIVES
The
objectives of the course are to enable students to:
1. Provide an understanding of the types of communication tools used in
the business environment.
2. Equip students with skills in writing letters, memos, resume,
reports for various purposesm events and occasions.
3. Provide an understanding in interpreting tones, non-verbal signals
and body language used in the business and organisational context.
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Identify the different forms of written communications used in an organization and understand their purpose and use.
2. Compose basic letters and memos.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the principles and practices used in writing minutes and reports.
SYNOPSIS
This
course teaches students about the different types of written
communication they will encounter in an organization as well as their
format, purpose and use. Student will be required to prepare different
types of documents and critique the work of other students.