15.279 Management Communication for Undergraduates, Spring 2005
Management communication requires many skills, including writing and editing business correspondence. (Photograph courtesy of Ben Ullman.)
Highlights of this Course
This course features a full set of
lecture notes and a complete set of
study materials that emphasize the active participation of the student.
Course Description
This is a required seminar for Management Science majors to develop the writing, speaking, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills necessary for managers. Students learn communication principles, strategies, and methods through discussions, exercises, examples, and cases. Assignments include writing memos and business letters, and giving oral presentations in labs outside of class. A major project is the production of a team report and presentation on a topic of interest to a managerial audience.