Business Communication and Professional Practice (BAE 103)

Course Name: Business Communication and Professional Practice

Institute of Professional Studies and Development (IPSD) | PATHS University

Course: BAE 103
Course Title: Business Communication and Professional Practice
Certificate Program: Business Administration and Executive Management
Institute: Institute of Professional Studies and Development (IPSD)

Module Objective 

To develop learners' communication, interpersonal and professional skills required for effective participation in modern organizations.

Learning Outcomes

•  Learners will be able to:
• Explain the principles of effective communication.
• Prepare professional business correspondence.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Conduct professional meetings and presentations.
• Demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviour and professional ethics.

Module Content 

1. Fundamentals of Business Communication

2. Communication Processes

3. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

4. Written Business Communication

5. Business Emails and Letters

6. Report Writing

7. Presentation Skills

8. Meetings and Minutes

9. Listening and Feedback

10. Interpersonal Communication

11. Workplace Etiquette

12. Professional Ethics

13. Digital Communication

14. Communication Barriers and Conflict

Expected Outcome

Learners will demonstrate professional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills suitable for the workplace.

IPSD Department Contact Information

Website: https://pathsu.education/ipsd/

Assistant Vice President and Dean for the Institute of Professional Studies and Development (IPSD)
Mr. Peter Senesie
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
WhatsApp Message: +232 76 752525

Associate Dean for the Institute of Professional Studies and Development (IPSD)
Dr. Michael Udam
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
WhatsApp Message: +2348032496398