Business and Professional Communications

Catalog description

Understanding and development of communications skills necessary for individuals to function effectively in business and corporate roles. Special consideration given to the verbal and nonverbal elements of the work situation; barriers to communications, listening skills, interviewing, instructional skills, forms of negotiation, technical reports, and principles of group behavior. Students’ skills are assessed relative to the levels of communication required in various career areas and cultural milieus. Students output a resume, cover letter, and thank you letter for their dream job or internship. Extensive time is spent learning and rehearsing the answers to the most common interview questions.