Business Communication (MGMT30018)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2025

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Overview

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The ability to communicate effectively in the workplace is crucial to graduates and managers alike. This subject covers the fundamentals of good business communication and uses management theories to explore the latest trends in workplace communication. Some of the topics covered may include corporate communication with stakeholders, social media and employee communication, impact of new information and communication technologies, and informal communication systems in organizations. It will involve the critical analysis and contemporary trends in business communication and will focus on integrating knowledge to help students make the transition to employment.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:



  • Identify the communication theories that have influenced workplace behaviour;
  • Explain the significance of communication theories for management practice;
  • Apply relevant theories to real problems in an organisation;
  • Analyse and critique contemporary business communication practices.

Generic skills

  • Problem solving skills and critical thinking skills will be fostered in the workshops and more directly with the assessment where students have to apply theoretical material to case studies and practical situations.
  • Collaborative learning and reflective skills will be developed by working individually and in groups throughout the semester.
  • Collaborative skills will also be fostered through exercises, role plays and simulations that are incorporated into the seminars.
  • Reflective skills will also be developed through the assessment.
  • Verbal and written communication skills will be developed via the assessment and through the experience of working in groups throughout the semester.
  • The interactive nature of the workshops will also, indirectly, help to improve communication skills.
  • Computer skills will be strengthened through the use of the web site.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

MGMT30016 Business Communication (last offered in 2010)

MGMT20010 Business Communication (last offered in 2012)

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

An individual assignment

  • 1000 words
Week 415%

A written group assignment (4 students per group) 3000 words total

  • 750 words (each)
From Week 8 to Week 925%

Reflective group presentation (4 students per group) 1000 words, equivalent to 250 words per student

  • 15 minutes
From Week 9 to Week 1210%

Examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.		During the examination period50%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

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  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 4 March 2025