BUS1035S
- Professional Communication
Welcome
This
short, dynamic second semester course introduces you to the communicative
demands of your profession. It covers a wide spectrum of experiential
activities in oral, group and written communication, both traditional and
online. This course is worth two credits.
“It’s always better on the small screen!”
See yourself on video and learn the techniques of effective business
presentations in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
This course attracts students from diverse backgrounds: financial
accounting to film & media. Senior undergraduates and postgraduates will
benefit.
 Details:
Second semester course, 1 double period per week, workshops.
This course is compulsory for Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Financial
Accounting). It is
also open to all other students with permission.
Course co-ordinator:
Ms T Grant.
Course outline:
Theory:
- Formats, style, vocabulary, organisation patterns and readability for oral
and written messages
- Group presentation techniques
Application:
- Business writing, integration of graphics and visual aids and oral
presentations.
Prescribed text:
A communication handbook, a course outline and book of exercises will be
given to each student.
Contact Periods:
Students will meet for one double period per week: Friday, 3rd and 4th
periods (double).
DP requirements:
- Every assignment must be handed in on time and oral presentations must be
delivered at the
specific times.
- Students must attend all workshops.
- The course year mark is calculated on an average of assignment and test
marks. The minimum
is 40% for both the oral and written modules.
Assessment:
- A 2 hour examination. Average for the course (year mark and exam) must be
at least 50%.
For more information on the PCU visit
http://www.commerce.uct.ac.za/PCU/
What students say about this course:
‘This course should be compulsory for all UCT students.’
‘Superbly handled. I enjoyed it greatly. Well organised.’
‘Thank you for such a lovely experience.’
‘I have gained tremendously and it will always be valued for future use.’
APPLY NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY 23 JULY 2008 - NUMBERS LIMITED
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