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Business Methods

This course introduces students to business methods, covering business planning, structures, and management. It explores communication skills, business correspondence, and report writing. The course also examines trade documents and postal services, equipping students with essential knowledge for effective business operations and communication. Students will learn to develop business plans, understand organizational communication, and manage business correspondence.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Business PlanCommunication SkillsBusiness CorrespondenceTrade DocumentsBusiness Structure

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Beginner Level
Perfect for newcomers to the field
35%
beginner
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Business Planning

2

Business Structures

3

Management and Control

4

Communication Process

5

Business Correspondence

6

Report Writing

7

Trade Documents

8

Postal Services

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Business Manager

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Office Administrator

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Entrepreneur

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Sales Manager

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Business Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3h

Course Guide

3 study hours
  • •Read the course guide to understand the course objectives and structure.
  • •Complete the feedback form and submit it to your tutorial facilitator.
Week
2

MODULE 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3h

Unit 1: Business Plan

3 study hours
  • •Define business activities and their importance.
  • •Explain the concept of a business plan and its components.
  • •Identify the need for a business plan and its benefits.
Week
3

MODULE 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3h

Unit 2: Business Structure 1

3 study hours
  • •Define sole proprietorship and its features.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a sole proprietorship.
  • •Explain the meaning of a joint venture and its characteristics.
Week
4

MODULE 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3h

Unit 3: Business Structure 2

3 study hours
  • •Define partnership and its types.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a partnership.
  • •Explain the contents of a partnership deed and its dissolution.
Week
5

MODULE 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

3h

Unit 4: Management and Control of Business

3 study hours
  • •Compare sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation.
  • •Describe the documents needed to start a sole proprietorship business.
  • •Discuss the importance of the business environment.
Week
6

MODULE 2: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

3h

Unit 1: Introduction to communication

3 study hours
  • •Define communication and its importance.
  • •Explain different viewpoints and perspectives of communication.
  • •Discuss the goals of organizational communication.
Week
7

MODULE 2: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

3h

Unit 2: Communication process

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate the stages of the communication process.
  • •Discuss the principles of effective communication.
  • •Explain the importance of communication and its role in business.
Week
8

MODULE 2: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

3h

Unit 3: Forms and media of communication

3 study hours
  • •Identify the media of communication.
  • •Differentiate between various media of communication (written, oral, non-verbal).
  • •Discuss the merits and demerits of each communication form.
Week
9

MODULE 2: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

3h

Unit 4: Pattern of communication flow in the office/ organization

3 study hours
  • •Describe different patterns of communication flow in an organization.
  • •Explain ways to manage rumors and grapevine.
  • •Identify barriers to effective communication and how to overcome them.
Week
10

MODULE 3: BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

3h

Unit 1: Meaning of Business Correspondence

3 study hours
  • •State the meaning of business correspondence.
  • •Explain the importance of business correspondence.
  • •Identify essential features of business letters.
Week
11

MODULE 3: BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

3h

Unit 2: Type of business correspondence

3 study hours
  • •Identify different types of letters used in business.
  • •Identify points to remember while writing an order letter.
  • •Understand the purpose and components of various business letters.
Week
12

MODULE 3: BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

3h

Unit 3: Report Writing

3 study hours
  • •Explain report writing and its importance.
  • •Demonstrate how to write a report.
  • •Identify different attributes of a good report.
  • •Differentiate between a report and a memorandum.
Week
13

MODULE 4: DOCUMENT OF TRADE AND POSTAL SERVICE

6h

Unit 1: Meaning of business document

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of a business document.
  • •State the importance of trade documents.
  • •Outline the major characteristics of business documents.

Revision

3 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units.
  • •Work on assignments and prepare for final examination.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all learning outcomes for each unit and ensure you can confidently address each one.

2

Create concept maps linking key concepts from Modules 1 and 2 to understand business structures and communication flows.

3

Practice writing different types of business letters (enquiry, order, complaint) from Module 3.

4

Study examples of well-written reports and memos, focusing on structure and clarity.

5

Familiarize yourself with the different types of trade documents and their uses from Module 4.

6

Allocate specific time slots for revision each day in the week leading up to the exam.

7

Answer all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) at the end of each unit and review your answers.

8

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and understand the feedback provided by your tutor.

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