MGE65 Business Skills

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dana Kolářová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Prerequisites
SEMESTR(2) && FORMA(P) && (PROGRAM(BC) || PROGRAM(BCE)) && !OBOR(HOE)
The student is able to apply knowledge about communication in the business environment and deepen the communication skills required to work as a manager.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 20/20, only registered: 3/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Subject Business Skills is designed to equip students with essential skills required for success in the business environment. Topics include communication, teamwork, problem-solving, giving feedback, and critical thinking, along with practical applications in real-world business situations. Knowledge: The students will understand effective communication strategies, including verbal, non-verbal and written forms, will get insight in how teams function, including roles, and the importance of collaboration as well as knowledge of problem solving and negotiation techniques. Competencies: Students who have completed the course will be able to communicate effectively in business context, work in teams, analyze situations critically, prepare and deliver presentations in the work environment. Skills: Overall, students will emerge with a foundation in essential business skills, preparing them for success in diverse professional settings.
Syllabus
  • 1. Socializing skills 2. Building a Good Company 3. Meetings 4. Chairing a Meeting 5. Sharing Viewpoints 6. Meeting Reports 7. Leadership and Management 8. Introduction to Negotiation 9. Giving Feedback 10. Job interviews 11. Presentation skills 12. Body Language 13. Individual Presentations
Literature
    recommended literature
  • BECKER, ETHAN F. a JON WORTMANN. Mastering Communication at Work: How to Lead, Manage and Influence, McGraw-Hill 2021, ISBN 978-1-260-47412-1.
Teaching methods
class discussion, role plays, written assignment, presentations
Assessment methods
75% active attendance; 1 written homework assignment; Individual presentation; Written test based on the covered topics
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: VP.
Note related to how often the course is taught: VP.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2012, winter 2013, Summer 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, summer 2019, winter 2019, summer 2020, winter 2020, summer 2021, winter 2021, summer 2023, summer 2024.
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