| The current course outline is a completely revamped version compared to the course outline fielded in the previous Fall Semester, 2021. Specifically, two major improvements were made. These are:1. The course was offered as a ‘group course.’2. The course content and structure conformed to the standardized template recently-adopted by xxxx School of Management. | The following two major improvements were made in the course outline compared to the previous versions:1. The course outline conformed to the standardized template, recently adopted by the xxxx School of Management.2. The course was offered as a ‘group course.’ |
| Standardization, internationalization, practical orientation, indigenization, industry-relevance, and creativity and innovation are the hallmarks of xxxx School of Management pedagogy. The process of course design, delivery, and evaluation are regularly reviewed to ensure a given course conforms to the international trends and best practices. Starting Spring Semester, 2022, the Management Department at xxxx School of Management has taken the initiative to propose the formation of a Faculty Course Group, led by the course custodian. The ‘Faculty Course Group’ initiative is in line with the commitment of the Management Department towards the continuous improvement of its programs and courses.Business Communication (Course Code: xxxx) is a core course offered by the xxxx School of Management to the undergraduate programs. In Spring Semester, 2022, the ‘group course,’ was delivered to four sections by three xxx School of Management members --- Ms xxxx, Ms xxxx, and Dr xxxx. Dr xxxx was the ‘course custodian.’With respect to the course design, emphasis was placed on deploying multiple learning tools for better student understanding and evaluation. These tools included: multiple books, research articles, case studies, interactive class discussion, video clips, quizzes, assignments, project, presentations, and guest speaker sessions.Key topics covered included: writing to the point, writing business memos and letters, proposals, progress reports, and long reports, resume writing, job applications, effective presentation skills, conduct during meetings, and job interviews.The key features of the standardized course outline include:1. Carefully mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).2. Mapping of PLOs, CLOs, and COs (Course Objectives) with each of the Assurance of Learning and Assessment Items.Please note that the Management Department has in place a strong monitoring and evaluation mechanism to ensure ever higher levels of course coverage and student understanding. Moreover, we rely on a strong and transparent student-feedback mechanism, that provides instructors an opportunity to work passionately towards the achievement of the all-important teaching quality metric of ‘rich and rewarding student learning experience.’ | The key features of the standardized course outline include:1. Mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) with Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs).2. Mapping of PLOs, CLOs, and COs (Course Objectives) with each of the Assurance of Learning and Assessment Items.Multiple learning and evaluation tools were used for better student understanding. These included: multiple text books, research articles, case studies, interactive class discussion, video clips, quizzes, assignments, project, presentations, and guest speaker sessions.The Management Department at xxxx School of Management has launched the ‘group course’ initiative. The HOD (Head of Department) appoints a faculty member as the course custodian, who ensures the quality of course development and delivery by the faculty group. By leading the course in the future, the initiative aims to make the custodian a course specialist.The course was delivered to four sections by three faculty members --- Ms xxxx, Ms xxxx, and Dr xxxx. |