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UNE unit code: BUS500

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Start
  • Trimester 3 - Online
24/7 online support
  • Yes
Intensive schools
  • No
Supervised exam
  • No
Credit points
  • 6

Unit information

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Communication is essential to the success of every organisation. This unit will equip you with the theoretical and practical knowledge you need as a professional to effectively manage organisational communication.

Studying this unit, you will examine the emotional, ethical and relational aspects of communication, along with the dynamics of organisational culture.

You will explore a realistic organisational scenario in which communication turns sour and the culture becomes 'toxic'. Then, drawing on the readings, reflective practice, and your own knowledge and experience, you will identify and address the key leadership issues.

In this way, you will learn how to ensure an organisation is not merely a productive workplace, but a place where people can genuinely flourish.

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Teaching period
Mode/location
Trimester 3Online

*Offering is subject to availability

Intensive schools

There are no intensive schools required for this unit.

Enrolment rules

Pre-requisites
candidature in a postgraduate award

Notes

Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.

Unit coordinator(s)

Andrea WallaceLecturer - UNE Business School

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the key concepts underpinning professional communication, particularly in relation to the role of relational leadership, language, and ethics;
  2. demonstrate an expert knowledge of the techniques, practices and strategies available to promote positive communication, and/or organisational culture;
  3. use a range of cognitive, communication and research skills to investigate, analyse, and synthesise critically on relevant communication theories, concepts and strategies to resolve a wide range of complex challenges;
  4. work independently and/or collaboratively to enhance professional knowledge and skills in the area of professional communication; and
  5. demonstrate the ability to recognise, reflect on and respond to a range of ethical, cultural or social issues influencing professional communication.

Assessment information

Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

TitleMust CompleteWeightOfferingsAssessment Notes
Assignment 1Yes30%All offerings

Online workshop report

No. Words: 2500

Assignment 2Yes35%All offerings

Essay

No. Words: 2500

Assignment 3Yes35%All offerings

Essay

No. Words: 2500

Learning resources

Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.

Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

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