10MBA17 Business communication syllabus for MBA


Unit-1 Introduction 6 hours

Role of communication – defining and classifying communication – purpose of communication –process of communication – characteristics of successful communication – importance of communication in management – communication structure in organization – communication in crisis

Unit-2 Oral communication 6 hours

What is oral Communication – principles of successful oral communication – barriers tocommunication – what is conversation control – reflection and empathy: two sides of effective oralcommunication – effective listening – non – verbal communication

Unit-3 Written communication 8 hours

Purpose of writing – clarity in writing – principles of effective writing – approachingthe writing process systematically: The 3X3 writing process for business communication: Pre writing – Writing – Revising – Specific writing features – coherence – electronic writing process.

Unit-4 Business letters and reports 6 hours

Introduction to business letters – writing routine and persuasive letters – positiveand negative messages- writing memos – what is a report purpose, kinds and objectives of reports- writing reports

Unit-5 Case method of learning 8 hours

Understanding the case method of learning – different types of cases – overcomingthe difficulties of the case method – reading a case properly (previewing, skimming, reading, scanning) – caseanalysis approaches (systems, Behavioural, decision, stratey) – analyzing the case – dos and don’ts for casepreparation

Unit-6 Presentation skills 8 hours

Presentation skills: What is a presentation – elements of presentation – designing a presentation. Advancedvisual support for business presentation- types of visual aidNegotiations skills: What is negotiations – nature and need for negotiation – factors affecting negotiation –stages of negotiation process – negotiation strategies

Unit-7 Employment communication 6 hours

Introduction – writing CVs – Group discussions – interview skillsImpact of Technological Advancement on Business CommunicationCommunication networks – Intranet – Internet – e mails – SMS – teleconferencing – videoconferencing

Unit-8 Group communication 8 hours

Meetings – Planning meetings – objectives – participants – timing – venue of meetings– leading meetings.Media management – the press release- press conference – media interviewsSeminars – workshop – conferences.Business etiquettes.

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