LABU 2060
Effective Communication in Business
Course Description
LABU2060 aims to help students enhance their communication skills through practical scenarios focused on job-seeking and early-career business communication. It is required for most School of Business and Management students and MAEC students in the School of Science.
Highlights
- Simulation-based learning and role-plays to mimic real business scenarios
- Focus on both job-seeking (e.g., CV, interview) and professional communication (e.g., business pitch, writing)
- Opportunities to develop business writing, presentation, collaboration, and feedback skills
- Use of GenAI tools with appropriate referencing practices
Assessments
- Assessment 1: Business Pitch – Team presentation to a business audience
- Assessment 2: Business Plan –written business proposal by teams
- Assessment 3: Peer Evaluation – Evaluate team members' contributions
- Assessment 4: Learning Portfolio – Reflect on learning progress and performance
Target Students
Required for students in the School of Business and Management (except GBUS and RMBI), and MAEC students in the School of Science.
Learning Experience
Student testimonials
- “I learned how to communicate clearly in business writing and presentations.”
- “The simulations and teamwork helped me prepare for real workplace communication challenges.”