Professional Development
| Course Code | IFM00201 |
| Course Name | Professional Development |
| Course Description | This course provides students with foundational skills in professional communication and self-presentation. Topics include business greetings and etiquette, principles and strategies of business negotiation, effective public speaking and presentation techniques, as well as personal branding and professional image management. |
| Credits | 2 Credits |
| Unit Running The Course | Faculty of Technology Law and Business |
| Course Coordinator | Nimas Ratna Sari, M.Sc. |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Course Learning Outcome | 1. Demonstrate appropriate business greetings and etiquette in a variety of professional and cross-cultural contexts. 2. Apply negotiation strategies and techniques to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. 3. Deliver clear, confident, and well-structured public presentations tailored to different audiences. 4. Develop and manage a personal brand that supports professional growth and career advancement. 5. Reflect critically on their communication style and identify areas for ongoing personal and professional development. |
| Programme Learning Outcome | 1. Communicate effectively in professional and interdisciplinary settings using appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and written skills. 2. Apply ethical principles and intercultural awareness in business and professional environments. 3. Demonstrate leadership and negotiation capabilities to solve problems collaboratively and build consensus. 4. Exhibit personal and professional integrity through consistent self-management and personal branding. 5. Engage in continuous learning and reflective practices to enhance employability and career success. |
| Grading Policies | Participation and Attendance (15%) Individual Assignments (20%) Group Projects/Role Plays (20%) Midterm Presentation (15%) Final Presentation/Assessment (30%) |
| Course Content | - Introduction to professional communication - Business greetings and etiquette - Business negotiation principles and techniques - Public speaking and presentation skills - Personal branding and image management - Cross-cultural communication awareness - Practical applications through role-plays and presentations |
| References | - Brown, K., & Black, S. (2019). Digital storytelling: A new approach to narrative and entrepreneurship. Routledge. - King, G. (2021). Creative writing and digital media: The intersection of literature and entrepreneurship. Palgrave Macmillan. - Collins, J., & Taylor, L. (2018). The new age of e-books and online publishing. Cambridge University Press. |
