GEB 6215: GRADUATE BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
APPLICATIONS
Graduate Business Communication Applications
is required of all MBA, MAc and MTax students and is available only to
these students. Students must register for these credits during their first
semester. MBA students must receive a satisfactory grade (an "S") within
three active semesters. MAc/MTax students must receive a satisfactory grade
within one active semester of taking ACG 6135.
Students are required to:
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Attend weekly class sessions and demonstrate
effective communication skills
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Demonstrate their ability to write
discipline-specific papers
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Demonstrate their ability to present
within their core courses
Weekly Class Sessions
Students engage in intensive skill-building
simulations designed to accomplish three goals: (a) to demonstrate to students
that communication is a means through which they accomplish goals; (b)
to train students to communicate strategically--to understand that the
conventions of format, organization, language, and even some mechanics
as well as manner and dress are driven by each communication's purpose
and audience; and (c) to train students to assess their own communication
abilities. Students assess their own abilities (their written work, audiotapes
of their interpersonal interactions, and videotapes of their oral presentations)
as well as receive feedback from peers and instructors.
Students must submit post-tests
demonstrating their ability to: (a) write clear, concise and convincing
memos, letters, proposals, or reports--individually and collaboratively;
(b) interact effectively with individuals or groups to convey information
and win support for ideas; present dynamically before groups to convey
information and win support for ideas; and assess self- and peer-performance
across a set of critical communication functions to identify strengths
and offer alternative, positive suggestions for weaknesses.
Integrated Written Assignments:
Time varies depending upon each student's
writing ability. MBA students submit an academic research paper and
a portfolio piece from any of their core courses. MAc/MTax students submit
their ACG 6135 research paper. These papers are evaluated in terms of fulfilling
the assignment's course-specific purpose and addressing its audience, and
the paper's content, organization, and development; clarity and conciseness;
language usage; grammar, punctuation, and spelling; and format.
Students receive specific feedback
as to the strengths and developmental areas of their papers. Students then
revise the papers accordingly.
Integrated Oral Presentations:
Time varies depending upon each student's
presentational ability.
MBA students are required to present
in almost all the core courses. MAc/MTax students must present in their
ACG 6135 course. Students are observed and evaluated in terms of how well
the presentation fulfills the course-specific purpose and meets the specific
audience's needs; the presentation's organization, development, visual
supports; and, the student's ability to use effective bodily actions and
vocal cues to maintain interest, establish rapport, convey clear messages,
and influence thought and action.
Students receive an evaluation sheet
containing specific ratings supported by behavioral examples. One-on-one
coaching is provided to students who receive low ratings.
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