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Course Outline - Business Communication

This document outlines the course details for Business Communication (ECO-406) at the University of Dhaka. The course will be taught on Saturdays, Mondays, and Thursdays by Md. Mesbah Uddin. The course objectives are to provide an overview of effective communication methods and techniques used in contemporary business. The syllabus includes topics like workplace communication, writing skills, report writing, public speaking, and oral communication. Student performance will be evaluated based on assignments, class tests, projects and a final exam. University policies on conduct will be enforced.

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Course Outline - Business Communication

This document outlines the course details for Business Communication (ECO-406) at the University of Dhaka. The course will be taught on Saturdays, Mondays, and Thursdays by Md. Mesbah Uddin. The course objectives are to provide an overview of effective communication methods and techniques used in contemporary business. The syllabus includes topics like workplace communication, writing skills, report writing, public speaking, and oral communication. Student performance will be evaluated based on assignments, class tests, projects and a final exam. University policies on conduct will be enforced.

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University of Dhaka Department of Economics BSS (Honours) 4th Year, 8th Semester Course Outline of Business Communication (ECO-406)

Course Title: Business Communication. Course Code: ECO-406. Semester: 8th Semester, 2013. Course Teacher: Md. Mesbah Uddin, Lecturer, Department of Management Studies, University of Dhaka. Contact Email ID: [email protected] Contact Address: Room no-8005, MBA Building, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka. Class day and time: Saturday (9.00am-9.50am), Monday (11.00am-11.50am), Thursday (9.00am-9.50am) Class room no.: 303, Social Science Faculty.

Objectives of the Course:


An overview of importance of effective communication in the real world linking with different methods, tools, techniques, strategies and technological advancements would be main focus of this course. A broader view of the contemporary business world and practices of communication would also be the paramount of interest.

Course Syllabus:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Communication in the workplace Adaptation and the selection of words Construction of clear sentences and paragraphs The writing process and introduction of business message Directness in good news and neutral messages Indirectness in bad news messages Indirectness in persuasive message Strategies in job search process Basics of report writing Short and long reports Public speaking and oral communication

Text Book and References:


1. Business Communication making connections in a digital world, Raymond V. Lesikar, Marie E. Flatley, Kathryn Rentz. 2. Essentials of Business Communication (Latest edition), Mary Allen Guffey 3. M. J. Burnett and A. Dollar, Business English: A Communication Approach, Allyn & Bacon Inc., Boston, USA.

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University of Dhaka Department of Economics BSS (Honours) 4th Year, 8th Semester Course Outline of Business Communication (ECO-406)

Evaluation Criteria:
Component Mid Term Class Attendance Public Speaking Assignment Class test Project/Term Paper and Presentation Final Total Weight 30% 3% 3% 3% 5% 6% 50% 100%

Grading Policy:
As per the university admissible rules

Codes of conduct for Business Communication:


All mobile devices/mobile phones should remain switched off in the classroom and also in the exam hall. No extension to any deadlines. Any unfair means in the exam will be handled very strictly as per the university rules.

Welcome to Business Communication

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