The purpose of this module is to develop professional communication competencies essential for contemporary business leadership. By integrating communication theory with practical application, students learn to critically analyse and address complex business communication challenges. The module responds to industry demands for professionals who can navigate sophisticated communication environments, build effective professional networks, and demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills. Understanding how communication theory informs professional practice enables students to make evidence-based decisions in their communication strategies, while practical skill development in areas such as active listening, emotional intelligence, and network building prepares them for leadership roles in diverse business contexts.

This module develops advanced communication competencies essential for modern business professionals. Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, students will enhance their understanding of professional communication. The module emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of communication principles in professional contexts. Communication Theory; Communication Process; Communication Contexts; Barriers to Communication; Semiotics; Academic Writing and Integrity; Presentation Skills; Non-Verbal Communication; Interpersonal Communication; Communications in the international context; Developing Professional Networks.

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Apply communication theories to evaluate complex professional challenges in contemporary business environments 2. Adapt professional communication across diverse business contexts and stakeholder groups 3. Demonstrate interpersonal communication competencies including active listening, emotional intelligence, and teamwork 4. Identify and develop professional networks 5. Demonstrate understanding of academic integrity and proper referencing in business communication

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: 1. Acknowledge the subjective nature of encoding and decoding, and the importance of culture and context in communication studies

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: Not applicable

Learning Experience The module adopts an experiential learning approach where theoretical foundations are immediately applied to practical scenarios. Students engage in a blend of: - Interactive workshops incorporating current business communication challenges - Reflective practice through structured reflection activities - Peer learning through collaborative projects - Investigation of evolving professional networking practices - Consideration of new media impact on business communication Recent research in business communication, particularly in areas of digital transformation, remote team dynamics, and cross-cultural communication, is integrated through weekly readings and in-class discussion. This is a seminar / workshop format; the three-hour format allows for a traditional lecture followed by interactive discussions, workshop activities, and in-class exercises. It also enables peer learning and presentations within the weekly class. Learning Environment: The module creates a transformative learning experience by integrating current research in professional communication, emotional intelligence, and network theory with challenge-driven activities where students collaborate to solve communication problems. As an international group, an understanding of culture and communication is embedded in the class context. This research-informed, experiential approach encourages cross-disciplinary thinking as students draw insights from communications, cultural studies, and business studies to develop their communication skills. Graduate Attributes: Articulate: Students develop advanced presentation and communication skills through structured seminars where they analyse, prepare, and deliver complex business messages across various professional contexts, receiving peer and lecturer feedback. Agile: Students learn to adapt their communication strategies for different stakeholders and unexpected situations, preparing them for the dynamic nature of modern business environments. Courageous: Students engage in debates on contemporary business communication issues, learning to construct and defend arguments while respectfully engaging with opposing viewpoints. Curious: Through analysis of current case studies and emerging communication theories, students investigate how recent developments in technology and global business practices are reshaping professional communication. Responsible: Students develop rigorous academic and professional integrity practices through proper attribution of sources in business writing, understanding how academic referencing principles translate into ethical business communication.