King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals

I.          Course Number, Title and  Semester

            MGT 210 – Business Communication - Semester 122

II.         Instructor

            Edward Joyner

            ejoyner@kfupm.edu.sa

III.       Meeting Dates

            January 2013 - May 2013

IV.       Meeting Times

            KFUPM                                                                      

Saturday & Monday, Sec 02 - 11:00 - 12:15am (Bldg. 24, Room 250)

Sunday & Tuesday, Sec 04 -  8:30 –  9:45 (Bldg. 24, Room 165)

            “                , Sec 05 - 10:00 – 11:15 (Bldg. 24, Room 114)

V.        Office Hours (subject to change)

                        Building 24 Room 110-2  --  Phone: 860-7510

Saturday & Monday - 12:30p.m.  - 1:30 p.m.

Sunday & Tuesday - 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

VI.       Course Information

Management 210, Business Communication, is an important course of practical and theoretical instruction that introduces students to and prepares them for supervisory and managerial positions in business, industry, government and technology areas of work.   Since communication -- clear, precise, understandable, persuasive, useful, appropriate, confident and professional quality -- is regarded as one of the major skills for success in the world of work, the content of this course focuses on the following areas of instruction and practical in-class work.

VII.      Course Objectives

Upon course completion, students will demonstrate an understanding of: 1) Theory of communication and the communication model and its parts, including functioning in a multi-cultural work/business environment. 2) In-depth analysis and learning of the parts of the model and tactics of implementation. 3) Speaking/Listening -- Oral presentations, meeting skills. 4) Writing Skills -- business reports, & visuals. 5) Other Important Skills -- non-verbal, cross-cultural, conflict resolution, managerial communication, job-search/interview-related communications, Internet search and research tactics.

VIII.     Textbook

Business Communication, (7^th Edition) International Student Edition by Scot Ober (2009). ISBN: 13: 978-1-4390-3569-6; ISBN: 10: 1-4390-3569-5

IX.       Class Schedule

The below schedule is tentative and is subject to change; any changes will be announced in class.

X.         Course Activities to Meet Objectives

A. Attendance
KFUPM rules regarding attendance will be strictly enforced. The grade of “DN” (which is a failing grade) will be given to students accumulating more than 6 (or 9 if the class is 50 minutes) unexcused absences (this grade will be reported immediately). Only official or medical excuses will be accepted (these excuses are approved by the University. Excuses from external institutions/hospitals are not directly acceptable. They must be approved by the University Clinic and Student Affairs). No excuse will be accepted if presented more than a week after the absence. No personal excuses will be entertained and none of these types of excuses should be advanced.

Attendance will have a weight of 5% toward your grade. Attendance will be taken daily.  Students who miss a class without an official excuse from KFUPM will  lose marks.  Each absence will result in a loss of 5 marks out of 100 toward your grade. Being late will also result in loss of marks. Two marks will be deducted from your grade for each late.  Attendance will be taken at the start of the class period.  You will be considered late after your name has been called and/or you do not respond. 

CHANGING SECTIONS: Not allowed to switch classes, or exams.  You must submit your homework and assignments in YOUR section only. 

            B. Class Participation

Students are expected to be prepared prior to attending class, whether this is by reading the textbook and/or completing the assignment(s).  Students are expected to communicate with the instructor and with one another to discuss concepts and problems.  Students are expected to come to class fully prepared (i.e. bring textbook, pens, pencils, calculator, etc.).

C. Behavior

The rules regarding cheating will be strictly enforced.  Cheating and attempts to cheat will result in “F” in the course (not only the exam), and will be reported to Student Affairs for further disciplinary action that may include dismissal from KFUPM.

D. Note

The rules outlined in this syllabus shall apply to all students, without any exception.  Please save yourself and the instructor the embarrassment and do not ask him to bend the rules just for you.  All students are equal with the exception of their grades that they earn.  Hard working students reward themselves with the grades they earn, and poor students punish themselves with the grades they earn.  Students are encouraged to keep this syllabus with them at all times.  Not knowing is not a professional excuse, when in doubt or if you do not know, please ask.

XI.       Grading Criteria

The grading scale is Standard. The passing grade is 60%.  Students are strongly encouraged to follow up on their grades on a weekly basis to avoid any potential issues.  Students may not contest a grade after a period of one week of issuance; the same applies to attendance.

            Course material comes from 3 areas: 1) Textbook readings 2) Class lectures and 3) Articles on Blackboard or Mgt 210 website pages

XII.      Information contained in this syllabus may be changed at the discretion of the instructor without any prior notice; any changes shall be communicated to students.

I, the undersigned, have received and read the course syllabus for:

(Course Title)                                      (Course Name)                        (Section Number)       

I fully understand the syllabus.  I fully accept the syllabus.  I will fully adhere to the rules, guidelines, and

regulations set therein.

Student’s name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Student’s ID number: ________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________________________________________________