Location: Main Campus Session: 2026 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver Faculty: Faculté de génie / Faculty of Engineering Unit: School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation_PT Course Title: Business Communication and Influence Course Code: GNG5130 Section: W Course Description: Foundations of communication and influence in the business world. The focus will be on professional communication between engineers and customers to determine the requirements and features that can be delivered to meet what customers want, need and can afford. Topics include: eliciting complex needs and developing the cost justifications for their delivery; the main motivations people and organizations have for buying engineering products and services; techniques for questioning, listening and acting in a highly effective manner; removing anxiety from financial discussions of engineering solutions; being able to present, pitch or write compelling proposals for engineering solutions in an effective and consistent manner. Posting limited to: Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor Date Posted: May 15, 2025 Applications must be received BEFORE: June 15, 2025 Expected Enrolment: 45 Approval date: May 15, 2025 Number of credits: 3 Work Hours: 39 Course type: C Posting type: Régulier / Regular Language of instruction: Anglais | English Competence in second language: Passive Course Schedule: Mercredi | Wednesday 19:00-22:00 - - Requirements: Strong background and demonstrable, extensive experience in engineering, product management, engineering sales, product marketing, and/or product development required. Knowledge and experience with a wide range of products, systems, technologies and end markets. Candidates must have a background in one of the disciplines of engineering. Excellent communication skills required. Previous teaching experience is an asset. MBA preferred. Candidates must have a background in engineering. 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