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BEGS-186: Business Communication

By Prof. Parmod Kumar   |   Indira Gandhi National Open University , New Delhi
Learners enrolled: 100

This course is designed to develop essential communication skills in a business context, focusing on practical applications.

Block 1: Understanding the Business World introduces business etiquette, the role of small talk, organizational structures, and key responsibilities.

Block 2: Communication in Business Contexts-I emphasizes telephone communication and mastering internal and external business correspondence, including emails, memos, and letters.

Block 3: Communication in Business Contexts-II focuses on drafting effective proposals and reports, highlighting their importance in business settings.

Learners will enhance their ability to communicate effectively, improving workplace collaboration and professional success.

 



Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Not Applicable
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
  • Management Communication
Credit Points : 4
Level : Undergraduate
Start Date : 15 Jul 2025
End Date : 15 Nov 2025
Enrollment Ends : 15 Sep 2025
Exam Date :

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Course layout

WEEK

TITLE

1

Greetings

2

Small Talk in Business

3

Business Organizations

4

Jobs and Responsibilities

5

Effective Telephone Communication in the Workplace

6

Internal Business Correspondence-I

7

Internal Business Correspondence-II

8

External Business Correspondence-I

9

External Business Correspondence-II

10

Framework for Drafting Proposals

11

Writing Business Project Proposals

12

Understanding the Importance of Reports - I

13

Drafting Business Reports

Books and references

Self  Learning Material(Slm) of  BEGS-186 Business Communication  available at egyankosh.ac.in

Instructor bio


Prof. Parmod Kumar
Professor of English
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110 068

Course certificate


Exam Registration URL: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.


The online registration form has to be filled, and the certification exam fee needs to be paid.


CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE


30 Marks will be allocated for Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) which will be available at the end of the course and 70 Marks will be allocated for end term proctored examination.


A  minimum of 40% passing marks (i.e. at-least 12 marks in Internal Assessment (Final Quiz- Mandatory) & 28 Marks in external proctored examination) will be required for being eligible for SWAYAM Certificate.


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