Syllabus BCom 2015 Meidi

SYLLABUS
Course Name
Prerequisite
Period
Date/Time
Lecturer
Edmodo
: Business Communication
: Introduction to International Business
: 2nd semester / Even 2014-2015
: Tuesday / 07.30-10.00 / Room #406
: Meidiahna Kusuma, SE., MBA
[email protected]
: Business Communication Meidi’s Class (code: buhggz)
The purpose of the course
Students will be able to conduct an effective business communication both verbally and non-verbally;
have the knowledge on problems occurred during the process of communication and able to solve the
problems from the perspective of an entrepreneur.
Course description
Business Communication course teaches students the foundation of business communication,
including: communication at work, communication in small groups and teams, workplace listening,
nonverbal communication, communication across cultures, speaking skills and business
correspondences.
Instructional purposes
Students have the competency to conduct an effective business communication both verbally and nonverbally.
References
1. Guffey, Mary Ellen,et al, 2015, Business Communication: Process & Product, 8th edition,
Thompson, Canada
2. Williams, Krizan, Logan, Merrier, 2011, Communicating in Business, 8th Edition, South-Western
Students’ tasks
1. Students are required to read the related material prior to the class, thus can actively join the
discussion during the class.
2. Students are obligated to finish and submit the tasks given (both individual and group) on the
agreed time (no lateness is tolerated).
3. During the semester, there will be one mid-term and one final exam.
Class’ rule
1. Don’t be late (Maximum tolerable lateness = 0 minutes).
2. Don’t skip the class or you will miss the fun (Minimum class attendance = 75%).
3. Be active in the class hence you get the extra points.
4. Use the gadgets wisely to support your learning journey.
5. Be truthful; don’t help signing your friend attendance shall he/she skips the class.
Lecturer has the right to cancel both parties’ attendance.
Grading Policy
Midterm Exam
Final Exam (BPlan Proposal)
Business Plan Presentation
Individual Performance
Other assignments
= 20 %
= 10 %
= 10 %
= 10 %
= 50 %
CLASS SCHEDULE
Week
Date
Material
Reference
1
3 Feb ‘15
Business Communication in the Digital Age
Book 1, Chap. 1
2
10 Feb ‘15
Professionalism: Teamwork & Meeting
Book 1, Chap. 2
3
17 Feb ‘15
Professionalism: Listening, Non-verbal, and Etiquette Skills
Book 1, Chap. 2
4
24 Feb ‘15
Business Presentation
Book 1, Chap. 14
5
3 Mar ‘15
Intercultural Communication
Book 1, Chap. 3
6
10 Mar ‘15
Business Messages
Book 1, Chap. 4, 5 &
6
7
17 Mar ‘15
Video
8
Midterm Exam
9
31 Mar ‘15
Proposals, Business Plans, and Special Reports
Book 1, Chap. 13
10
7 Apr ‘15
Short Workplace Messages and Digital Media
Book 1, Chap. 7
11
14 Apr ‘15
Guest Lecturer
12
21 Apr ‘15
Positive, Negative, & Persuasive Messages
13
28 Apr ‘15
Employment Communication
14
5 May ‘15
Business Plan Presentation
15
Final Exam (Business Plan Proposal Submission)
Book 1, Chap. 8, 9 &
10
Book 1, Chap. 15 &
16