B.E. (Automobile Engineering) Professional Communication and Ethics II Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

MODULE 1 - ADVANCED TECHNICAL WRITING :PROJECT/PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL)

• 1.1 Purpose and Classification on the basis of: Classification of
• Subject Matter (Technology, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.)
• Time Interval (Periodic, One-time, Special)
• Function (Informational, Analytical, etc.)
• Physical Factors (Memorandum, Letter, Short & Long)
• Prefatory Parts (Front Matter) University of Mumbai , Rev 2019 33
• Report Proper (Main Body)
• Appended Parts (Back Matter)
• 1.3 Language and ● Tense, Person & Voice of Reports Style of Reports ● Numbering Style of Chapters, Sections, Figures, Tables and Equations
• Referencing Styles in APA & MLA Format
• Proofreading through Plagiarism Checkers
• Solicited (in conformance with RFP) & Unsolicited Purpose & Types Proposals
• Types (Short and Long proposals)
• Elements
• Scope and Limitations
• Conclusion
• Parts of a Technical Paper (Abstract, Introduction, Research Methods, Findings and Analysis, Discussion, Limitations, Future Scope and References)
• Language and Formatting
• Referencing in IEEE Format MODULE 2 - EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
• 2.1 Cover Letter ● Parts and Content of a Cover Letter
• Difference between Bio-data, Resume & CV
• Essential Parts of a Resume
• Types of Resume (Chronological, Functional & Combination)
• 2.2 Statement of ● Importance of SOP
• Tips for Writing an Effective SOP
• Modelled on CAT, GRE, GMAT exams
• Purpose of a GD
• Parameters of Evaluating a GD
• Types of GDs (Normal, Case-based & Role Plays)
• GD Etiquettes University of Mumbai , Rev 2019 34
• Planning and Preparation
• Types of Questions
• Types of Interviews (Structured, Stress, Behavioural, Problem Solving & Case-based)
• Modes of Interviews: Face-to-face (One-to one and Panel) Telephonic, Virtual MODULE 3 - BUSINESS MEETINGS
• 3.1 Conducting ● Types of Meetings Business Meetings ● Roles and Responsibilities of Chairperson, Secretary and Members
• Meeting Etiquette
• 3.2 Documentation ● Notice
• Agenda
• Minutes MODULE 4 -TECHNICAL/ BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
• Defining Purpose
• Analysing Audience, Location and Event
• Gathering, Selecting &Arranging Material
• Structuring a Presentation
• Making Effective Slides
• Types of Presentations Aids
• Closing a Presentation
• Platform Skills
• Sharing Responsibility in a Team
• Building the contents and visuals together
• Transition Phases MODULE 5 - INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• 5.1 Interpersonal ● Emotional Intelligence
• Leadership & Motivation
• Conflict Management & Negotiation
• Time Management
• Assertiveness
• Decision Making
• 5.2 Start-up Skills • Financial Literacy
• Risk Assessment University of Mumbai , Rev 2019 35
• Data Analysis (e.g. Consumer Behaviour, Market Trends, etc.) MODULE 6 - CORPORATE ETHICS
• 6.1 Intellectual ● Copyrights Property Rights ● Trademarks
• Patents
• Industrial Designs
• Geographical Indications
• Integrated Circuits
• Trade Secrets (Undisclosed Information)
• 6.2 Case Studies ● Cases related to Business/ Corporate Ethics List of Assignments for Termwork (In the form of Short Notes, Questionnaire/ MCQ Test, Role Play, Case Study, Quiz, etc.)

Module 1: Cover Letter and Resume

Module 2: Short Proposal

Module 3: Meeting Documentation

Module 4: Writing a Technical Paper/ Analysing a Published Technical Paper

Module 5: Writing a SOP

Module 7: IPR

Module 8: Interpersonal Skills

Module 9: Aptitude test (Verbal Ability)

Module 1: The Main Body of the project/book report should contain minimum 25 pages (excluding Front and Back matter).

Module 2: The group size for the final report presentation should not be less than 5 students or exceed 7 students.

Module 3

• 25 Marks 10 Marks 05 Marks Presentation slides 05 Marks Book Report (hard copy) 05 Marks Internal Oral - 25 Marks Oral Examination will be based on a GD & the Project/Book Report presentation. Group Discussion 10 Marks Project presentation (Individual Presentation) 10 Marks Group Dynamics 05 Marks University of Mumbai , Rev 2019 36

SUGGESTED READING

• 1 Arms, V. M. (2005). Humanities for the engineering curriculum: With selected chapters from Olsen/Huckin: Technical writing and professional communication, second edition. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.
• 2 Bovée, C. L., &Thill, J. V. (2021). Business communication today. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
• 3 Butterfield, J. (2017). Verbal communication: Soft skills for a digital workplace. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
• 4 Masters, L. A., Wallace, H. R., & Harwood, L. (2011).Personal development for life and work. Mason: South-Western Cengage Learning.
• 5 Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., & Campbell, T. T. (2017). Organizational Behaviour. Harlow, England: Pearson.
• 6 Meenakshi Raman, Sangeeta Sharma (2004) Technical Communication, Principles and Practice. Oxford University Press
• 7 Archana Ram (2018) Place Mentor, Tests of Aptitude For Placement Readiness. Oxford University Press
• 8 Sanjay Kumar &PushpLata (2018). Communication Skills a workbook, New Delhi: Oxford University Press. Virtual Labs https://ve-iitg.vlabs.ac.in/ - Virtual English and Communication Virtual Lab, IIT Guwahati http://vlabs.iitb.ac.in/vlabs-dev/labs/communication/ - Professional Communication Virtual Lab, IIT Bombay University of Mumbai , Rev 2019 37