B.E. (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) Business Communication and Ethics II Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the TY BE AI and DS syllabus under CBCS REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. The University has published no NEP 2020 syllabus for Semesters V to VIII of any engineering branch, so this is the scheme you are examined on — exam form 1T01815 and 1T01816. The first and second years of the degree are on NEP 2020.
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Syllabus for Business Communication and Ethics II
Module 1 06 hours
- ADVANCED TECHNICAL WRITING: PROJECT/PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL)
- Purpose and Classification of Reports: Classification on the basis of: Subject Matter (Technology, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, etc.), Time Interval (Periodic, One-time, Special), Function (Informational, Analytical, etc.), Physical Factors (Memorandum,Letter, Short & Long) Parts of a Long Formal Report: Prefatory Parts (Front Matter), ReportProper (Main Body), Appended Parts (Back Matter) Language and Style of Reports: Tense, Person & Voice of Reports, Numbering Style of Chapters, Sections, Figures, Tables and Equations, Referencing Styles in APA & MLA Format, Proofreading through Plagiarism Checkers Definition, Purpose & Types of Proposals: Solicited (in conformance
- withRFP) & Unsolicited Proposals, Types (Short and Long proposals) Parts of a Proposal: Elements, Scope and Limitations, Conclusion Technical Paper Writing: 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 06 hours
- EMPLOYMENT SKILLS
- Cover Letter & Resume: Parts and Content of a Cover Letter, Differencebetween Bio-data, Resume & CV, Essential Parts of a Resume, Types of Resume (Chronological, Functional & Combination) Statement of Purpose: Importance of SOP, Tips for Writing an Effective SOP Verbal Aptitude Test: Modelled on CAT, GRE, GMAT exams Group Discussions: Purpose of a GD, Parameters of Evaluating a GD,Types of GDs (Normal, Case-based & Role Plays), GD Etiquettes Personal Interviews: 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 02 hours
- BUSINESS MEETINGS
- Conducting Business Meetings: Types of Meetings, Roles and Responsibilities of Chairperson, Secretary and Members, Meeting Etiquette Documentation: Notice, Agenda, Minutes
Module 4 02 hours
- TECHNICAL/ BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS
- Effective Presentation Strategies: Defining Purpose, Analyzing Audience, Location and Event, Gathering, Selecting &Arranging Material, structuring a Presentation, Making Effective Slides, Types ofPresentations Aids, Closing a Presentation, Platform skills Group Presentations: Sharing Responsibility in a Team, Building thecontents and visuals together, Transition Phases
Module 5 08 hours
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Interpersonal Skills: Emotional Intelligence, Leadership & Motivation, Conflict Management & Negotiation, Time Management, Assertiveness,Decision Making Start-up Skills: Financial Literacy, Risk Assessment, Data Analysis(e.g. Consumer Behaviour, Market Trends, etc.)
Module 6 02 hours
- CORPORATE ETHICS
- Intellectual Property Rights: Copyrights, Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, Integrated Circuits, TradeSecrets (Undisclosed Information) Case Studies: Cases related to Business/ Corporate Ethics
- List of assignments: (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/ Analyzing a Published Technical Paper
Module 5
- Writing a SOP
Module 6
- IPR
Module 7
- Interpersonal Skills
- Note:
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
- There will be an end–semester presentation based on the book report.
Books Recommended
- 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.
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science), item 6.42 (R), under CBCS REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2022-23. Wording, module numbering and hours are as printed in that syllabus.
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