MGMT195 Business Presentation and Interpersonal Skills
Department of Business, Innovation, and Legal Studies: Management
- I. Course Number and Title
- MGMT195 Business Presentation and Interpersonal Skills
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- Writing Placement Test score of 6 or better or COMP107 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- This course meets the General Education requirement for Oral Communication.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students acquire practical skills for excelling in oral business communication. The curriculum emphasizes delivering impactful presentations, conducting effective interviews, and confidently navigating professional meetings. Learners explore crucial team-building techniques and apply methods for leading performance appraisals, integrating relevant technology for enhanced professional output.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- Deliver oral presentations suitable for the workplace [Oral Communication];
- Utilize technology to enhance business and professional communication;
- Apply effective team-building techniques to foster collaboration, manage conflict, and achieve team objectives in professional settings; and
- Conduct various types of business interviews (e.g., informational, employment, exit) employing professional questioning and listening techniques.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
The following topics are presented:
- Introduction to communication strategy for the workplace
- Common communication challenges in the workplace
- Differences in communication based on age, gender, culture, etc.
- Improving verbal communication
- Communicating effectively for your audience
- Developing and revising oral communication
- Develop and deliver various workplace presentations, including
- Presentations
- meetings
- interviewing
- team building
- performance appraisals
- Non-verbal communication
- Using technology and visual aids to enhance presentations
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Course learning goals are assessed using a variety of quizzes, tests, projects, and performance-based tasks, as specified by the area faculty and described in the individual instructor's course syllabus. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Text(s) as selected by the full-time Management/Marketing Area faculty.
Students use educational resources as specified in the individual instructor's syllabus.
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