Business Communications

Business Communications (3 credits) (Straighterline.com Transfer Course)

Business Communication is a practical course that examines principles of communication in the workplace. It introduces the student to common formats, such as the memo, letter, and report. It helps the student review his or her writing skills to gain greater mastery of grammar, mechanics, and style. The student is exposed to techniques for writing informational, persuasive, sales, employment, good news, and bad news communications. You gain information on internal and external communication situations, with practice in audience analysis. The student is introduced to the communication possibilities offered by personal computers, cell phones, videoconferencing, desktop publishing, and others.

Syllabus:

http://www.straighterline.com/media/pdf/business%20communication.pdf

Tutor Hours Provided:

Up to 3 essay critiques and 3 graded assignments plus up to five additional hours of live writing tutoring. Additional support may be purchased by the student.

Minimum Grade to Earn Transfer Credits: At least a 70%.

Course Materials & Tuition

These elective courses are provided by our partner Straighterline.com and can serve as transfer credit for electives toward your degree. These courses may be taken at any time during the year. Your payment will only provide you access to these courses for exactly 8 weeks. If you want an extension beyond 8 weeks to complete a course, it will cost $100 for a 4 week extension. Click link to purchase an 4-week extension on Straighterline.com transfer courses."You may only use Pell grants to pay for a maximum of 30 credit hours for these elective courses."

Degree seeking students may purchase these courses for $400.  By contacting City Vision College staff to receive a discount code for the course registration purchase.