Business Communications

2023/2024

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

4

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Management

Course type:

Compulsory course

When:

4 year, 2 module

Instructor

Lisovsky, Alexander V.

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Students are introduced to the main theories and elements of communication. They learn practical skills needed for business communication in different situations and with various partners. Cross-cultural differences in business communication are considered in different cases discussed at the seminars. Special emphasis is made on negotiations strategies and team work. Students learn particulars of different communication channels and are informed on their advantages and limitations. Important topic, which is discussed in the course are barriers and obstacles for efficient communication. Students are introduced to different types of communication “breakdowns” and learn how to deal with them. Emphasis is made on the specifics of cross-cultural business communication in contemporary global environment. Students are required to do a research project working in teams on the particulars of business communication and negotiations in the country which they chose in collaboration with the instructor.