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Lee E. Hochberg
B CMU 301
Seattle Campus

Basic Written Business Communications

Broad analytical approach to written communications as a management tool. Analysis of the psychology, semantics, planning, and principles of effective business writing. Practical application through messages that inform and persuade, grant and refuse; plus short business reports and applications for positions. Cannot be taken for credit if B CMU 302 already taken. Offered: AWSp.

Class description

The objective of Business Communications 301 is to improve your written and oral communication skills. You’ll learn appropriate style for written and oral reports in a business setting; refine techniques that make your reports, emails, and other communications clear, concise, and effective; learn how to improve oral presentations with effective visuals; build confidence speaking before a group, develop skills for working within a group.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.
Last Update by Lee E. Hochberg
Date: 12/07/2011