792-271 Management Communication

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Communication.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to extend participants' ability to:

• effectively communicate in organisations at the interpersonal and professional level;

• gain an understanding of how mass communication affects individuals and the community.

The content includes: Writing - Critically analyse a statement. Develop an argument. Use correct referencing for scientific writing. Reach a clear conclusion. Mass communication - Critically evaluate different forms of mass communication. Select and analyse one form of mass communication. Develop a greater understanding of the theory of mass communication. Organisational development - Identify critical elements in an organisation. Synthesise various external and internal dynamics of an organisation. Write a critical report on enterprise placement. Career development - Identify factors in a career choice. Using Job Search facilities, write a job application and attend a job interview.

Assessment

Three essays of 2000 words (20% each), job application and interview (20% each). External: Two assignments of 4000 words each (50% each).