72140 Business Communication

About the course

Successful business outcomes depend on effective communication. This course introduces students to key business communication skills and to current communication theory and practice in business situations.

This course is available in the following programme(s):

OP5204 Diploma in Information Systems & Technology for Business
OP5205 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 5
OP5206 Diploma in Applied Management Level 5
OP5271 Diploma in Communication Studies Level 5
OP6130 Diploma in Organisational Psychology Level 6
OP6202 Diploma in Strategic Communication
OP6208 Diploma in Information & Library Studies Level 6
OP6209 Diploma in Records and Information Management Level 6
OP7001 Bachelor of Business Level 7
OP7010 Bachelor of Applied Science Level 7
OP7020 Bachelor of Arts Level 7

What's in the course

  • Concepts of human communication
  • Organisational communication
  • Problem solving
  • Communication practices in organisations
  • Communicating effectively in groups
  • Oral presentations.

What students learn

Students will be able to
  • Identify and analyse elements of the human communication process
  • Analyse business communication problems and propose appropriate solutions
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of communication practices in business
  • Demonstrate interpersonal skills in small groups
  • Demonstrate oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrate the ability to write appropriately in business contexts
  • Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of culture in the context of business communication
  • Demonstrate an understanding of computer mediated communication.

Prerequisite

Good written communication skills.

Assessment

In-course work                 65%
Assessment workshop       35%

Fees

New Zealand Student Fee    $588.00

Additional Fee Information

What do I do now?

Request a copy of the brochure or email the course leader.
Download an enrolment form.
For further information free phone 0508 650 200 or email

Other Information

Centres and times for the half day compulsory assessment workshop will be advised.
An accelerated assessment option is available for this course.

Other Requirements: Access to a personal computer and printer is an advantage as is email access. Assignments should be word processed.