PCS courses and workshops provide opportunities for students to engage with aspects of their professional and academic identity. Students are challenged to explore the potential of communication tools and strategies to enhance their ability to communicate constructively in a variety of professional settings.

Content topics

Professional writing

  • Reports
  • Business proposals
  • Correspondence
  • Agendas and minutes
     

Academic writing

  • Academic style and genre
  • Proposals and theses
  • Literature reviews
  • Academic integrity and referencing

Presentation skills

  • Individual presentations
  • Group presentations
  • Visual aids
  • Non-verbal communication

Career-related texts

  • CVs
  • Letters of application
  • ePortfolios
  • Job interviews

Soft skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Negotiation and conflict management
  • Professional and personal ethics

Regular courses

PCS offers these courses within the EBE Faculty:

  • Professional Communication
  • Electrical Engineering 2nd year  (EEE2048F)
  • Professional Communication Studies
    • Construction Economics and Management 2nd year (CON1019S)
    • Materials Sciences Honours (END5044F)
    • Geomatics 3rd year (APG3038F)
    • Electrical Engineering 4th year (EEE4125C)

For more details, please consult the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Handbooks.