This course is developed in a workshop format consisting of three (3) different standalone professional and academic skills modules offered back to back over a period of three days. The skills taught on the course are the followings;
This business and academic skills course will help professionals and scholars recognize the importance of original business writing, academic writing, business reports, and integrity in their career pursuits. It will enable them to understand what constitutes dishonesty and other widespread unethical practices in the Nigerian business and academic communities. It will uncover the basics of original writing, integrity and anti-plagiarism, detailing specific academic offences and explaining ways that businesses and authorities of institutions could detect and may deal with such offences. The programme which is taught as three different modules within three full days adopts a series of interactive classes, practical exercises, assignments and case studies in syndicate groups and discussions amongst delegates from the same or different institutions.
The Communication Module is very critical to this workshop. Communication is the basis of all human interactions and much more for all group functioning. Every group must take in and use information. The very existence of a group depends on communication; exchanging information and making meaning of the content of that information.
| Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| Face-to-Face | Starts February 12, 2024 | 3 days |
It will uncover the basics of original writing, integrity and anti-plagiarism, detailing specific academic offences and explaining ways that businesses and authorities of institutions could detect and may deal with such offences.
Every productive activity is contingent upon effective communication, and our daily lives are filed with one communication experience or another. Through communication, members of groups reach a variety of understanding necessary for achieving individual and group objectives; for building trust, coordinating actions, planning actions and reactions, agreeing upon conclusions, and conducting a myriad of activities – including the passage of both good and bad news.
It is through communication that members interact, and effective communication is a prerequisite for every aspect of group functioning. This proves just how important communication is in the success any organization. However, poor communication can lead to wrong understanding and poor performance which ends in losses, strive and failure. Therefore, no company can sustain bad or poor communication however buoyant its resources. Wherever communication is poor, there is bound to be recurrent crisis and constant regrets. The goal of this course is to help members of a team succeed in their unified objectives by equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills for effectively conveying feelings, intentions and account of events.
The Presentation Skills Module gives students an experience in this workshop that is close to having a personal, public speaking training coach. Students will make at least three individual presentations over the three days duration of the workshop. The practical presentations are videotaped, evaluated and uploaded on the School’s Youtube page. Students also get expert one-on-one coaching at the end of each presentation. The presentation skills classes are kept small and are in a supportive environment to allow for maximum engagement and learning. After taking the presentation skills module, students will be able to notice specific gains in effectively communicating their ideas, enhancing personal and corporate image, and ultimately increasing personal conference and productivity.
Finally, this programme as a whole throughout the three modules which are a blend of business and academic skills learning one of its kind, will also provide students with some additional resources that should be useful for further personal study and professional development. There are many resources and opportunities available to the delegates; and the mode of delivery for this course is designed to create a rich learning and sharing experience for the students.
The course is taught by faculty members who have a rich mix of sound professional exposures and relevant academic experiences.
