vcc.ca
CYBR 1102: Business Communication and Presentation Skills
Effective date
September 2024
Department
Cybersecurity PDD
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will introduce students to the theories and practices of contemporary workplace communication related to GRC and cybersecurity. Attention is devoted to the ethical and relational implications of communication in the workplace as well as the development of clarity in communication. Students will focus on strengthening communication skills relevant to the local business environment.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Select the appropriate mode, style, tone, and organization of communication, based on purpose and audience
- Explain the importance of clear, concise, and professional communication in the workplace
- Describe communication techniques to form stronger relationships with stakeholders and disseminate cybersecurity information
- Summarize information obtained through written or verbal communication using note taking techniques
- Prepare written communication using clear, concise, and professional writing techniques
- Describe the impact of nonverbal cues and body language when communicating verbally
- Discuss strategies for communicating across cultures and within team environments
- Demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication, including the use of aids appropriate for the audience
- Relate the success of cybersecurity projects to effective communication skills and teamwork
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Instructional strategies include classroom lectures, group work/discussions, presentations, journaling, and writing activities.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Assignments involving business communication |
|
Reflect |
25 |
Reflective assignments |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Presentations |
|
Assignments |
25 |
Report(s) |
Course topics
- Introduction to business communication
- Role of communication in GRC and cybersecurity
- Workplace communication
- Public speaking
- Emails, memos, and reports
- Interpersonal communications
- Cross cultural communications
- Team communication
- Nonverbal communication
- Effective note taking
- Executing interviews to obtain information
- Communication related to cybersecurity
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.