Course Syllabus
MBA-6, Communication Dynamics for Professionals
3 Credit Hours

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Course Description

A practical approach to communication theory, this course enables learners to understand and apply the principles of communication to organizational encounters. Various strategies for effective communication are provided, including inter- and intra-personal settings. Emphasis is placed on improving communication performance by applying strategies for enhanced communication.

Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will:

• Assess the key components of interpersonal communication
• Undertake and analyze the results of a personal and organizational communication audit
• Appraise common factors that increase and inhibit interpersonal communication
• Evaluate and properly choose from among various forms of written communication
• Apply communication processes to effective group and organizational leadership
• Compare and contrast commonly held views of power in the workplace
• Determine the use of media to communicate messages

Course Policies

Attendance
[Attendance policy for independent study or faciliated models.]

Timing
[Timing policy for assignment submissions and examinations. Varies by delivery style.]

Communication
Students should plan to communicate regularly with their instructors via the course email and contact information provided above.

Evaluation Material
This course is presented in 6 modules, each of which features graded materials in the form of an assignment and an exam. There are 6 major assignments, and 6 exams. Students are also evaluated on timely participation and interaction with the instructor and course materials.

Assignments may be submitted via the course Web site and are evaluated based on established quality metrics.

Exams are taken and graded online, unless otherwise noted.

Assignments and Tests
There are 6 major assignments and 6 exams

Grade Components

Individual assignments: 10% each (60% of total)
Exams: 5% each (30% of total)
Timely preparation and submission 10% of total

Grading Scale

How to Take This Course

Assignments are posted on the Lessons page. To get started, just visit the Lessons page and begin.

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