TEACHING PLAN

A. TRIMESTER: MARCH 2025 (T2510)

B. INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE:

1. Name of Course/Module Business Communication in the Digital Age

2. Course Code LBC4113
3. Name of Course Coordinator(s) Thiba Naraina Chetty (Melaka)
Nur Syazana Lyana Bt Mohd Zubil (Cyberjaya)

C. DETAILS OF TEACHING STAFF (INCLUDING THE COURSE COORDINATOR):

Name Room Number Email Address Tel. No.

Thiba Naraina Chetty MUMR3017 [email protected] 0127675073

Nur Syazana Lyana Bt Mohd
CJCR4097 [email protected] 0134876910
Zubil

D. The detailed information about the course is provided in the attached Course Information document.
The “Course Information” document is the property of Multimedia University (“MMU”). It contains
proprietary and confidential information and is meant for internal use only. Any sharing or
distribution of these documents (Course Information and Teaching Plan) with any external party is
strictly prohibited unless prior consent or approval is obtained from MMU’s authorised personnel.

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 E. WEEKLY LESSON PLAN AND ASSESSMENT DUE DATES

IMPORTANT NOTES
Please state:
ASSESSMENT METHOD & i. Replacement classes (if
WEEK/ DATE TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
WEIGHTAGE applicable)
ii. Public holidays and MMU major
events
1 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours] Supplementary Exam Week [Online T&L Week]
24 Mar - 30 Mar Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of
reports; Preparing proposals; Report
process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report.

2 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours] Project: Topic approval * 31 March & 1 April (Mon & Tue) Eidul-Fitri [Online
31 Mar - 6 Apr Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes; T&L Week]
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of
reports; Preparing proposals; Report Replacement class to be conducted in
process and research method; Generating the following week.
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report.

3 Topic 3: Business Communication Skills Project: Proposal submission

7 Apr - 13 Apr [3 hours]
Presentation skills, incorporating technology
in presentation, embracing the backchannel,
giving presentation online; Formal and
Informal meeting skills, Video conferencing;
Visume and Job interview skills.
4 Topic 3: Business Communication Skills Project: Questionnaire Submission
14 Apr - 20 Apr [3 hours]
Presentation skills, incorporating technology
in presentation, embracing the backchannel,
giving presentation online; Formal and
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 Informal meeting skills, Video conferencing;
Visume and Job interview skills.
5 Topic 3: Business Communication Skills
21 Apr - 27 Apr [3 hours] Mock Meeting 30%
Presentation skills, incorporating technology
in presentation, embracing the backchannel,
giving presentation online; Formal and
Informal meeting skills, Video conferencing;
Visume and Job interview skills.
6 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours] 1 May (Thu) Labour Day
28 Apr - 4 May Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of Replacement class to be conducted in
reports; Preparing proposals; Report the following week.
process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report
7 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours]
5 May - 11 May Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of
reports; Preparing proposals; Report
process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report
8 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours] * 12 May (Mon) Wesak Day
12 May - 18 May Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of Replacement class to be conducted in
reports; Preparing proposals; Report the following week.
process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report
9 Topic 4: Written Communication [3 hours] Assignment 1 (15%)
19 May - 25 May Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of
reports; Preparing proposals; Report

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 process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report
10 Topic 1: Introduction to Business Project: Draft Submission
26 May - 1 Jun Communication [3 hours]
Understanding communication skills and
processes; Communicating in organisations;
Improving listening skills; Mastering non-
verbal communication skills; Understanding
cultural and inter-cultural communication;
Professionalism at Workplace: business
etiquette and ethics.
11 Topic 1: Introduction to Business 2 June ( Mon) Agong's Birthday / 6 June (Fri) Hari
2 Jun - 8 Jun Communication [3 hours] Raya Korban [Online T&L Week]
Understanding communication skills and
processes; Communicating in organisations; Replacement class to be conducted in
Improving listening skills; Mastering non- the following week.
verbal communication skills; Understanding
cultural and inter-cultural communication;
Professionalism at Workplace: business
etiquette and ethics.
12 Topic 2: Communication in the Digital Age Project Report Submission
9 Jun - 15 Jun [3 hour]
Digital media: digital media for business
communication; email, instant messaging and
Text messaging, website content and
podcasting; Social media: business
communication uses of social networks,
strategies for business communication in
social networks, social media etiquette; Visual
media: power of images, selecting visual to
present information and data.

13 Topic 2: Communication in the Digital Age Test 25% (MCQ & Case study)
16 Jun -2 2Jun [2 hour]
Digital media: digital media for business
communication; email, instant messaging and
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 Text messaging, website content and
podcasting; Social media: business
communication uses of social networks,
strategies for business communication in
social networks, social media etiquette; Visual
media: power of images, selecting visual to
present information and data.

Topic 4: Written Communication [1 hour]

Principles of Writing; Emails; Resumes;
Formal Letter writing; Reports: Types of
reports; Preparing proposals; Report
process and research method; Generating
primary data; Organising and outlining data;
Documenting information; Presenting the
final report.

14 Topic 3: Business Communication Skills * 27 Jun (Fri) Awal Muharram

23 Jun - 29 Jun [3 hours]
Presentation skills, incorporating technology Replacement class to be conducted a
in presentation, embracing the backchannel, week before.
giving presentation online; Formal and
Informal meeting skills, Video conferencing;
Visume and Job interview skills

30 Jun - 6 July Study Week

7 July - 13 July Exam Week

14 July - 20 July Exam Week

21 July - 27 July Tri. Break 1

28 July - 3 Aug Tri. Break 2

4 Aug - 10 Aug Tri. Break 3

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