Details for COM001 Business Communication

Learn how to communicate within today’s fast paced society. Students will explore a range of strategies to overcome obstacles withhin the business landscape and to have ethical business communication practices.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: COM001
  • Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Define a basic understanding of business communication theories, strategies, and processes;
  2. Discuss current issues within business communication through a Christian faith perspective and worldview;
  3. Identify the importance of diversity and inclusive practices in business communications;
  4. Acquire technical communication skills for application across a range of business and organisational contexts;
  5. Illustrate the ability to work within a team to complete a project through applied business communications strategies.

Subject Content

  • Understanding Business Communications Processes
  • Communications in a Digital Era
  • Workplace Communication: The Organisation and Environment
  • Effective Communication through Writing and Verbal Skills
  • Communication across the Organisation
  • Sustainable and Ethical Workplace Practice and Communications
  • Cultural Awareness in Business Communications: Indigenous and International Contexts
  • Communication with the Client
  • Engagement with social media and Business Communications

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face on site
  • E-learning (online)
  • Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Journal Entries (25%)
  • Case Studies (30%)
  • Group Business Report (30%)
  • Group Presentation (15%)

Prescribed Text

  • Hopwood, Nicole, and Judith Dwyer. The Business Communication Handbook. 11th edition. Cengage Australia, 2019.

Please consult your instructor before purchasing any texts