This syllabus outlines Darden's innovative first-year management-communication curriculum. Its purpose is to provide a model for other educators who are looking for a comprehensive introduction to essential communication topics and skills in the context of an MBA program. Additional notes will introduce each module in more detail and offer assignments. See also "Management Communication Fall Semester Outline" (UVA-BC-0161) and "Management Communication Spring Semester Outline" (UVA-BC-0162).