Business English - MBA

Department of Business Administration
Course Title: Business English

Course Code: HMT317
Pre-requisite Courses: Nil
Credit Hours: Three (3)
Semester: First (1)
Degree: MBA Program
Course Description:
This course has been designed in such a way as to impart a functional understanding of
the English language, especially as applied in a business environment. It further aims at
improving oral and written English language skills of the students including styles and
formats of business writing, particularly memoranda and letters.
Course Objectives:
This course aims to give the student:
1. A better understanding of the syntax of English.

2. A grasp on the English lexicon.
1. Proficiency in the four basic language skills in English: Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing.
2. Confidence in English communicative competence
3. Ability to write business letters and memos
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course a student will be able to:
1. The students’ concepts of English grammar become clear.

2. The students become interested in enhancing their word power in English.
3. The students become more proficient in listening, speaking, reading and writing
in the English language.
4. The students become better prepared to take advanced courses in communication.
Teaching Methodology:
Teaching at Iqra University is learner oriented. Students are involved in lectures, assigned
readings, reference readings, exercises, case studies, presentations, and class discussions.
In the same way, grading tends to focus on the students’ overall performance and
participation in the classroom activities.
1|P age
Code of Conduct:
Students have to follow the rules stated below to avoid a failing grade in the course:
 Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.

 Arrive in and leave the classroom strictly on time. Late arrival will be marked as
absence. If you leave the classroom in the middle of a session even for a short
while, you will be marked absent.
 Keep your cell phone off during the class.
 Do the assigned readings for a class before coming to the class.
 Maintain a disciplined, cordial, and respectful attitude towards the teacher and
your fellow students.
 Submit your homework on the due date before the class begins.
 Do not plagiarize from books, journals, or the internet.
 Do not cheat (make someone else do your work or present work for some other
course as work for this course).
 The teacher’s decisions about marks and grade will be final.
Course Contents:
Week Topics to be covered Remarks
1. PARTS OF SPEECH
 Content Words/Function Words
 Definitions, Affixes
KINDS OF SENTENCES
WORDS, PHRASES, CLAUSES
CONJUNCTIONS, LINKERS
2. TENSES
 Present and Past
 Future Online Quiz
 Mood and Aspect
 Problems of tense shifts in writing
3. MODALS Assignment
announcement + Online
Quiz
4. VOICE
5. USAGE PROBLEMS Assignment

Quiz
6. USAGE PROBLEMS
7. SYNTHESIS OF SENTENCES Assignment

2|P age
Quiz
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
8. PUNCTUATION
9. PARAGRAPH WRITING
10 TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS Assignment

Quiz
11 PRINCIPLES OF WRITING: THE SEVEN C’s
12 PRINCIPLES OF WRITING: THE SEVEN C’s Assignment

Quiz
13 WRITING GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS,
PERSUASIVE MESSAGES
14. WRITING LETTERS AND MEMOS Deadline for

project/report
submission
15 PRESENTATIONS
FINAL EXAMINATION
Rescheduling of Class:
The teachers at Iqra University are very particular about taking their classes, but in case
of an emergency, an alternate teacher may conduct the class. Students are informed
through SMS in case of rescheduling of a class.
Grading Policy:
‘A’ Grade: 88 and above

‘B+’ Grade: 81-87
‘B’ Grade: 74-80
‘C+’ Grade: 67-73
‘C’ Grade: 60-66
‘F’ Grade: Below 60
Marks Distribution of 100%:
Quizzes ______10_____
Assignments/Case Studies: ______15____
Project/Project presentations: ______10_____
Mid-term ______25_____
3|P age
Final Exam ______40_____
Total 100____
Recommended Reading(s):
1. A Quick English Reference- by J.S. Hooper

2. Values And Voices, A College Reader - Third Edition -by Betty Renshaw, Anne
Mills King and Sandra Kurtinitis.
3. Excellence in Business Communication by Jhon V. Thillbpvee
4. In addition the teacher may prescribe any additional reading material.
Reference Books:
1. New English Second and Third Ed. - by Rhodri Jones.

2. Modern Business English, McGraw- Hill International Editions - Price .R.
Voiles.
3. A Practical English Grammar, Third or Fourth Edition - Thomson and Martinet
4. Effective Business Communication by Murphy and Hildebrandt.
4|P age

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Department of Business Administration

Course Title: Business English

1. A better understanding of the syntax of English.

1. The students’ concepts of English grammar become clear.

 Understand and follow the University policy regarding attendance.

Week Topics to be covered Remarks

5. USAGE PROBLEMS Assignment

7. SYNTHESIS OF SENTENCES Assignment

10 TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS Assignment

12 PRINCIPLES OF WRITING: THE SEVEN C’s Assignment

14. WRITING LETTERS AND MEMOS Deadline for

‘A’ Grade: 88 and above

Marks Distribution of 100%:

1. A Quick English Reference- by J.S. Hooper

1. New English Second and Third Ed. - by Rhodri Jones.

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