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International Business Communication unit (JNB154)

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Location: Launceston, Online

Introduction

Students can develop the fundamental written and verbal communication skills necessary for effective communication in both business careers and academic studies in this unit. As such, the focus of it is two-fold; firstly, developing your personal communication skills and secondly also giving you a better understanding of the significant role of international business communication in the workplace.

Summary

Unit name International Business Communication
Unit code JNB154
Credit points 12.5
College/School Sciences and Engineering
Australian Maritime College
Discipline Maritime and Logistics Management
Coordinator Doctor Vera Zhang
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 24/02/2025 25/03/2025 14/04/2025 01/06/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the key elements of international business communication using real world examples
  • Analyse the role of communication in the modern multicultural workplace in a variety of scenarios
  • Demonstrate effective international business communication skills using written, visual and verbal presentations
  • Explain the significance of effective business communication in a multi-cultural workplace

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
080311 $2,124.00 $1,663.00 not applicable $3,054.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

JNB127 AND BMA116

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus and Distance students participate in a weekly two hour workshop - live and on line - following a 'flipped' model.

A flipped model of learning requires students to have read the relevant MyLO materials, the text book readings and to have watched the summary lecture video prior to attendance at the workshop.

The workshop activities, discussion questions and case studies will be made available on MyLO prior to the session. 

AssessmentQuiz (10%)|Presentation (25%)|Structured Essay (25%)|Examination (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Prescribed textbook

Dwyer, J. 2018 The Business Communication Handbook  11th  edn,Cengage Learning Australia, Melbourne

Recommended

Archee, R, Gurney, M & Mohan, T 2013, Communicating as professionals, 3rd edn, Cengage Learning, Australia.

Chaney, LH & Martin, JS 2012, Intercultural business communication, 6th edn, Pearson Education, New Jersey.

Christopher, E (ed.) 2012, Communication across cultures, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, UK.

Guffey, ME 2019, Essentials of business communication, 11th edn, Cengage Learning, Mason.

Guirdham, M & Guirdham, O 2017, Communicating across cultures at work, 4th edn, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, UK.

Thill, JV, Bovée, CL & Paul, CA 2020, Excellence in business communication, 13th edn, Pearson, New Jersey.

 

 

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