Overview
You will learn to write successful business assignments and a range of workplace documents; develop strategies to read complex texts on business topics; be able to give effective presentations and take part in business negotiations and academic discussions.
The Communication skills for business and management module from The Open University UK materials use a blend of texts, audios, videos and interactive online activities to help you develop both your written and spoken business communication skills.
What you will study
- This module enhances your language and communication skills needed in the world of business and management through the application of key business concepts and frameworks to real business case studies from various organisations.
- The activities you carry out will also raise awareness of your own use of language in business communication.
Programme Structure
The module has three blocks as described below:- In Block 1: Analysing and Reporting, you will develop your communication skills through reading, analysing, writing and speaking about business case studies. You will learn to summarise business cases and you will learn to use frameworks such as SWOT and STEEPLE to analyse cases and make recommendations.
- In Block 2: Influencing, you will develop your communication skills for the purposes of persuasion, negotiation and discussion in business contexts. You will have the opportunity to listen to and engage in spoken interactions such as meetings and discussions.
- In Block 3: Collaborating, you will use case studies and workplace scenarios to develop your team working skills and consolidate the learning from the previous blocks. You will focus on the language of human resource management, marketing and finance and you will work as a team to create a presentation.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Business Administration Communication Studies Corporate Communication View 178 other Short Courses in Business Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 1 module aimed at those who want to enhance business communication skills for study and workplace. It is not for those who just want to improve their English language skills.
Tuition Fee
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International
1868 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1868 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
1868 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1868 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.