Information Package

Program of Business Administration (English)

BUS485

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Course Code
BUS485
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know corporate communication.
  2. Learn how to communicate professionally in business life.
  3. Develop the abilities of written and verbal communication.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionSome important subjects like the importance of communication, communication process, planning and writing business messages, techniques of effective presentation, writing a report, writing curriculum vitae, job interviews, non-verbal communication in business life will be covered. Students who miss more than 30% of total class hours receive an F2 grade.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Importance Of Effective Communication In Business Life
2nd Week Communication As A Process
3rd Week Business Communication In Changing World
4th Week Planning And Writing Business Messages
5th Week Techniques Of Making Effective Presentation
6th Week Techniques Of Making Effective Presentation
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Writing Report
9th Week Writing Business Letters
10th Week Writing Effective Curriculum Vitae
11th Week Job Interviews
12th Week Non-Verbal Communication In Business Life
13th Week Ways of Persuasive Communication
14th Week Communication In International Environment, Rhetorics
Recommended or Required ReadingBovee, Courtland & Thill, John. (2011). Business Communication Today. 11. Edition, Pearson Education.

Additional Resources:
Shwom, Barbara G. & Snyder, Lisa Gueldenzoph. (2011). Business Communication. Pearson Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Quiz 1 10
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 40 40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 1 5
Project 1 15 15
Total Work Load160
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.33
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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