Undergraduate - UnitMGF1100 - Managerial communication

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6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational Unit	Department of Management
Offered	Caulfield First semester 2015 (Day) Caulfield Second semester 2015 (Day) City (Melbourne) TRI-C-29 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Nathan Eva

Synopsis

Communication theory emphasising written and oral communication in relation to organisational, intrapersonal, interpersonal and group communication. Importance of relationships in the work context, language, listening and nonverbal behaviour. Interpersonal contexts include negotiation, interviewing, feedback, coaching and counselling. Group communication -- roles, leadership and facilitation, problem-solving, decision making and group creativity.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

describe and discuss contemporary theories and concepts in interpersonal communication
examine the role of communication in management, particularly in leadership, decision making, conflict resolution, creativity and problem-solving
extend personal communication skills by identifying opportunities for growth and strategies for development
demonstrate competence and professionalism in structuring and delivering persuasive messages
critically analyse communication style.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Examination: 40%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Nathan Eva

Prohibitions

MGF2100, MGG1100, MGW1100