Managerial Communication and Ethics

Course Description

This course provides new graduate students with strategies for academic success within the University of Phoenix and its adult learning model. Topics include University of Phoenix Graduate School Tools and Competencies, Communication Skills, Societal Values and Ethical Foundations, Research and Information Utilization, Personal Values and Ethical Foundations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication and Presentation Skills.

Topics and Objectives

University of Phoenix Graduate School Tools and Competencies

• Utilize various University of Phoenix tools, resources, policies, and procedures to effectively manage your learning experience.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Societal Values and Ethical Foundations

• Identify cultural values specific to a given society.

Research and Information Utilization

• Develop a problem statement.
• Identify information sources.
• Evaluate information sources.

Personal Values and Ethical Foundations

• Formulate a statement of personal ethics.

Collaboration

• Evaluate the characteristics of effective self-directed teams.
• Demonstrate effective team communication and conflict resolution techniques.

Critical Thinking

• Apply critical thinking skills appropriate for personal and professional development.
• Explain the relationship between critical thinking and decision making.
• Apply personal ethical standards to business decision-making situations.

Communication and Presentation Skills

• Utilize persuasive patterns to organize ideas.
• Create effective presentations.
• Demonstrate effective presentation techniques.

Synthesis

• Analyze your degree program.
• Compare and contrast personal, organizational, and societal ethical standards.