COMM 130 Business and Professional Communication

Business and Professional Communication is designed to increase student understanding and implementation of effective communication behaviors and skills. Throughout the term, students will learn to recognize, understand, and perform communication in settings common to business and the professions. Instruction includes interpersonal communication, small group communication, interviewing, technical communication, proposal presentation, and more. In addition, attention will be given to presentational aids, both traditional and computer generated.

Credits

4

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the principles of human communication as they relate to the business and professional context
2. Apply the communication skills necessary for developing and maintaining professional relationships including interpersonal communication, listening, and conflict management
3. Engage in small group communication, group decision-making, and leadership
4. Create and present well-organized and reasoned oral and written communication for professional settings (e.g., resumes, cover letters, emails)