BUS 300: An Introduction to Business Communication in introduction to the language and culture of business and academia in Canada. Topics include Canadian academic culture, forms of plagiarism, plagiarism avoidance, paraphrasing, citing appropriate sources, appropriate register in business correspondence, various forms of written and spoken Business English, and writing/speaking techniques for presentations. Students are required to work both individually and in teams, as well as demonstrate professional behaviour in collaborative projects, discussions, and presentations.
Prerequisites: Admission to PGBM
Corequisite: Bus 370 NOTE: or approval from school chair
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 4 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- identify the principles of Canadian academic expectations.
- write concise business correspondence in the appropriate register.
- paraphrase and cite sources appropriately.
- write a summary for a business profile.
- describe visuals and tables orally and in writing.
- adhere to professional behaviour guidelines in Q & A and discussion sessions.
- use written and spoken English language skills successfully in a variety of business contexts.
Additional Assessment Notes: Note: A passing grade for BUS 300 is 70% minimum.
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