Program Overview

Unit of Study BUSN5003 Management Communication

The Unit of Study BUSN5003 Management Communication is a postgraduate coursework unit offered by the Faculty of Business, Law and Arts at Southern Cross University.

Unit Description

This unit introduces students to key theories and concepts in management communication, developing their 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, and develop an understanding of the principles of academic integrity and academic writing.

Unit Content

The unit content is divided into six modules:

• Module 1: Communication foundations
• Module 2: The writing process
• Module 3: Writing styles
• Module 4: Communicating with people - Interpersonal communication
• Module 5: Communicating with people - Corporate communications
• Module 6: Communicating with people - Collaborative communication

Availabilities

The unit is available at various locations, including:

• Gold Coast: Term 1, Term 3
• Melbourne: Term 1, Term 3 (for international students)
• Online: Term 1, Term 3
• Perth: Term 1 (for international students)
• Sydney: Term 1, Term 3 (for international students)

Learning Outcomes

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 manager's ability to communicate
• Describe how collaborative communication technologies impact communication in today's workplace

Teaching and Assessment

The teaching method for this unit includes:

• Workshop (1 hour, weekly)
• Tutorial (2 hours, weekly) The assessment for this unit includes:
• Executive Summary (20%)
• Presentation (30%)
• Report (50%)

Prescribed Learning Resources

There are no prescribed texts or resources/equipment for this unit.

Fee Information

The fee information for this unit is available on the university's website. Students can find information on domestic and international fees, as well as Commonwealth Supported courses and fee-paying courses.

Courses that Offer this Unit

This unit is offered as part of several courses, including:

• Graduate Certificate in Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Engineering
• Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration