Version Effective: 25th of March, 2020
Version Effective: 25th of March, 2020

PDC71338 - Successful Communication in a Business Context

Course Details

Course Summary

In this online Short Course, you will explore the intricate operations of communication in both its successful and unsuccessful annunciations. As a future business leader, it is necessary that you understand the operations of successful communication as well as the sources of communication breakdowns so that you may promote the former and avoid the latter. A thorough understanding of interpersonal communication is an important area for managers as management involves interacting with and communicating to different parties. Improved interpersonal skills will help you understand and communicate better with your team, minimise conflict and foster a more supportive workplace. You will discuss various theories and analyse different communication models with the aim of making you a better communicator, influencer and motivator. You will also examine how to manage different business conversations and issues in an effective way to help you feel more confident when leading and managing teams. In addition, you will look at the various contexts that impact the meaning of language. The context of any given situation can promote different attitudes, approaches and styles of communicating and this will be explored throughout the course using case studies.

Students who successfully complete the set of seven Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20024 Communication for Leadership Success, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Successful Communication in a Business Context
  2. Gender and Communication in Business and Management Contexts
  3. Management and Negotiation in a Business Setting
  4. Conflict and Dispute Resolution Strategies for Leaders and Managers
  5. Emotional Intelligence and Non-Verbal Communication Tools in Management
  6. Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques
  7. Communication for Leadership Success: Assessment Module.

This online Short Course provides a creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

The fee for this short course will be $540.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements to enrol in this course, however, it is relevant to anyone who would like to complete studies in this field, in a flexible and self-paced environment.

Course Details

Course Type Short Course (Professional Development)
Student Availability
  • International
  • Domestic
Fees
Application Mode
  • Other
How to Apply

For direct access to the course, visit https://bedifferent.cqu.edu.au/

Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
  • Work and Study Preparation
Skill Area
  • Accountancy
  • Business Services
  • General Education and Training

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the set of seven Short Courses* developed from the unit BUSN20024 Communication for Leadership Success, (which forms part of the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39), may be eligible for credit transfer, pending all other entry requirements to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership) CL39 are being met, as automatic entry will not apply.

*Includes the following Short Courses:

  1. Successful Communication in a Business Context
  2. Gender and Communication in Business and Management Contexts
  3. Management and Negotiation in a Business Setting
  4. Conflict and Dispute Resolution Strategies for Leaders and Managers
  5. Emotional Intelligence and Non-Verbal Communication Tools in Management
  6. Public Speaking: Skills and Techniques
  7. Communication for Leadership Success: Assessment Module.

Course Structures

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

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Standard Course Structure

60 hours 

  • Online
No units are associated with this course


Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify the key elements of an effective communicator and how improvements in communication promote better management and leadership in organisations
  2. Describe models of communication which can be used to identify and address issues in interpersonal communication in a business and professional communication context
  3. Explore how do stereotypes play out in language and how can business contexts contribute to a range of biases and faulty judgements
  4. Discuss what research reveals about context, business language and conformity and how these insights are applied to business management and building your career.

Assessment

Online Quiz

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