Course Description
Theory and practice of thinking, reading, writing, speaking, and listening processes involved in business education.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
In consultation with the instructor of the course, the graduate student will propose and prepare a scholarly work that demonstrates their knowledge of the course content and related policies and practices.
Athena Title
BUS COMMUNICATION
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Understanding the communication process 2. Understand and demonstrate the research process and formal report writing 3. Various types of business letters and memoranda 4. Letters of application and resumes
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. 1. Introduction; establishing a Framework for Business Communications 2. Establishing a Framework for Business Communications 3. Valuing Diversity 4. Organizing and Composing Messages 5. Revising and Proofreading Messages 6. Understanding the Report Process and Research Methods 7. Managing Data and Using Graphics 8. Organizing and Preparing Reports and Proposals 9. Preparing Résumés and Application Letters 10. Interviewing for a Job and Preparing Employment Messages 11. Writing About Good News, Routine, and Goodwill Letters 12. Writing Memos and Electronic Communications 13. Writing Bad News Messages
Syllabus