Business Communication
- Management Sciences
- 200 level
- 3 credit units
- 159 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces students to business communication skills, covering fundamentals, forms, and processes. It explores communication as part of a business enterprise, linking English grammar and language skills to effective communication. The course also discusses interpersonal relationships in organizations, negotiation, and interviewing skills as critical business tools. Finally, it highlights the use of technology in business and organizations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 32 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BUS207, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BUS207 · MODULE 1 UNIT 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION
Communication is thus a process by which we assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create shared understanding. This process requires a vast repertoire of skills in intrapersonal and interpersonal processing, listening, observing, speaking, questioning, analyzing, and evaluating. It is through communication that collaboration and cooperation occur.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of business communication skills
- Discuss the process that takes place in communication
- List different types of communication
- Explain the steps in writing process
- State the principles of interpersonal relationship
What it prepares you for
- Communications Director
- Public Relations Specialist
- Corporate Trainer
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Human Resources
- Management
- Customer Service
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: English Language and Communication
Unit 3: Punctuation in English
Understanding the nuances of punctuation rules and their correct application requires careful attention to detail and practice.
- Module 3: Communication Skills
Unit 1: Oral Communication Writing
Understanding the phonetic symbols and applying them to pronunciation requires focused practice and attention to detail.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Fundamentals of Communication
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Communication · 2 hours
Understand the communication process. Identify levels of communication. Learn tips for effective communication.
- Week 2Module 1: Fundamentals of Communication
Unit 2: Forms of Communication · 2 hours
Differentiate verbal, non-verbal, and visual communications. Discuss interactions between verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Week 3Module 1: Fundamentals of Communication
Unit 3: Introduction to Business Communication Skills · 2 hours
Explain the concept of business communication skills. Discuss the need for business communication training.
- Week 4Module 1: Fundamentals of Communication
Unit 4: Forms of Business Communication · 2 hours
Explain the concept of business communication. Discuss the importance of business communication to an organization.
- Week 5Module 2: English Language and Communication
Unit 1: Study Skills · 2 hours
List different types of study skills. Explain study methods. Understand the note taking process.
- Week 6Module 2: English Language and Communication
Unit 2: English Grammar · 2 hours
Enumerate the different parts of speech. Discuss the functions of parts of speech in grammar.
- Week 7Module 2: English Language and Communication
Unit 3: Punctuation in English · 2 hours
Identify the uses of various punctuation marks. Appropriately use all punctuation marks.
- Week 8Module 2: English Language and Communication
Unit 4: Sentence Formation · 2 hours
Discuss what is meant by phrase, clause and sentence. Explain different structures of sentences.
- Week 9Module 3: Communication Skills
Unit 1: Oral Communication Writing · 2 hours
Explain what English phonetics is. Discuss word stress in English phonetics.
- Week 10Module 3: Communication Skills
Unit 2: Writing Process · 2 hours
Explain the steps in writing process. Explain the meaning of correspondence. Describe the format of a formal letter.
- Week 11Module 3: Communication Skills
Unit 3: Public Speaking · 2 hours
Describe the ways to perform a planned talk. Explain the meaning of public speaking.
- Week 12Module 3: Communication Skills
Unit 4: Interpersonal Communication · 2 hours
State the principles of interpersonal relationship. Discuss the importance of interpersonal relationship.
- Week 13Module 4: Business Enterprise Communication
Unit 1: Negotiation Skills · 2 hours
Explain what is needed to negotiate. Identify the necessary plans to make before negotiating.
Preparing for the exam
- Create flashcards for key communication theories and models from Module 1
- Practice sentence construction exercises from Module 2, Units 3-4
- Record and critique your own practice speeches focusing on delivery from Module 3
- Develop case studies applying negotiation strategies from Module 4, Unit 1
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas with lower scores
Questions students ask about this course
What is BUS207 about?
This course introduces students to business communication skills, covering fundamentals, forms, and processes. It explores communication as part of a business enterprise, linking English grammar and language skills to effective communication. The course also discusses interpersonal relationships in organizations, negotiation, and interviewing skills as critical business tools. Finally, it highlights the use of technology in business and organizations.
How many units does BUS207 have?
BUS207, Business Communication, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 159 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BUS207?
BUS207 carries 3 credit units, at 200 level in Management Sciences.
Is BUS207 hard?
BUS207 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work.
How long does BUS207 take to study?
About 32 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is BUS207 assessed?
BUS207 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BUS207?
Communications Director, Public Relations Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Marketing Manager and Human Resources Manager.