Communication for Professional Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 1016
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Course ID
203108
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Bianca Price
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce students to the foundations of business communication, and the role of professional practice across different business contexts in the 21st Century.

This course aims to develop knowledge and skills about communication in business and how to operate professionally across different business contexts. Students will develop introductory communication skills necessary to succeed in the business settings. Students will participate in a virtual workplace program that aims to build students professional skills essential for 21st Century world of work.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain concepts of communication applied in business settings
  • Apply reflective and critical thinking to a range of business scenarios
  • Display relevant presentation skills including the use of technology
  • Describe the principles and practices of building and maintaining effective professional networks
  • Demonstrate skills in self-management and self-awareness for professional contexts

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 26208
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26209
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26210
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26211
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 20069
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. f you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 58657
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 56132
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 56133
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 56134
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 50054
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice please do not enrol in this course.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BUSS1075 Communication for Professional Practice at the University of South Australia

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