COM/295T - Business Communications
Course Description
This course introduces students to the foundations of communication in a business setting. After completion of this course, students will be able to identify the types and purposes of various business documents; create messages using appropriate channels for delivery based on context, audience and purpose; understand the effect of technology, such as social media, on business communication; and identify ethical, cross-cultural, and multinational issues in business communication.
This undergraduate course is 5 weeks.
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Course Objectives
The Communication Process
- Describe various communication types and processes.
- Apply professional means of communication that can be used to establish credibility within the business community.
Constructing Effective Messages
- Construct effective messages and select appropriate technologies for business communications.
- Use persuasive messaging to help achieve an identified business purpose.
Writing Business Messages
- Utilize credible research to support a business message.
Designing and Delivering Effective Presentations
- Create an effective presentation based on context, audience, and purpose.
Communication and the Organization
- Summarize the various types of communication systems within an organization and their impact on business operations and management.
Prerequisites
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