BUS101 Business Communication
Unit Code
BUS101
Level
Undergraduate
Campus
Brisbane | Sydney
Prerequisites
None
Credit Points
10
Overview
Business Communication (BUS101) will enable you to develop an understanding of the role of communication in business and professional environments and to identify the most effective methods for creating, sending, and receiving messages.
Studying this subject provides you with the basic principles of effective communication skills and practices relevant to verbal and non-verbal modes of communication designed for a variety of audiences in business contexts. It includes an introduction to working and communicating in teams. You will be introduced to library research and critical thinking skills, as well as introducing you to the appreciation of ethical practice through analysing complex information. It also provides you with a balanced approach focusing on communication theories as well as their practical implications.Associated Degrees
Bachelor of Business (Information Systems)
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Duration | AQF Level
One Semester | Level 7
Core or elective Subject
☒ core subject
☐ elective subject
Study Modes
√ Face to face on site
√ Full-time
√ Part-time
Learning Outcomes
- Apply industry-standard software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to structure and deliver professional communications in written, oral, or graphical formats.
- Search, review, analyse, interpret, and reference literature for writing reports.
- Demonstrate an understanding of cultural sensitivity in communication across cultures.
- Working effectively in a team to plan and manage a program of work; express opinions and negotiate outcomes.
- Analyse and discuss ethical and leadership challenges in business.
Assessment
AIIHE uses a variety of assessment tools to guide and assess each student’s achievement of their learning outcomes. In this subject there will be in–class activities intended to support you to engage in and reflect on your learning journey and understanding of the subject. You will also undertake assessment tasks related to your skills development, your effective engagement in group work and delivery of collaborative outcomes, including a written report and an oral presentation.
Summary of Assessment
- Students must attempt all assessment tasks, and at least a mark of 50% in total, to pass this subject.
- Assessment in this subject is consistent with and informed by the AIIHE Assessment Policy and Procedure.
| Assessment Task | Due Date | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: In-Class Self Reflection of lecture (ICSR) |  Week 3 - 12 | 15% |
| Assessment 2: Individual Essay | Week 5 | 20% |
| Assessment 3: Group Presentation (Group of 4) | Week 6-8 | 25% |
| Assessment 4: Individual Case Study | Week 12 | 40% |
Learning Resources
AIIHE will update the topic coverage of the subject and the available relevant learning resources at the time of subject delivery. In the interim, AIIHE provides the following indicative list of relevant reference material. AIIHE also subscribes to eLearning Resources through the Canvas portal, and where relevant material is available, AIIHE will seek to source reference material from this system for staff and student access.
Prescribed text
- Dwyer, J. (2025). Communication for Business and the Professions: Strategies and Skills. 7th ed. Pearson Australia.
Texts and References
- Bovée, C.L. and Thill, J.V. (2025) Business communication today: creating human connections in the age of AI. 16th edn. Hoboken, NJ: Pearson.
Recommended Reading
- Learning Thill, J.V. and Bovée, C.L. (2024) Excellence in business communication. 14th edn, Global edition. Harlow: Pearson.
- Eunson, B. (2025) Business communication. 1st Australia and New Zealand edn. Milton, QLD: John Wiley & Sons.