2024-12-07
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This course is designed to teach students who are preparing for careers in business the essential communication skills they will need to succeed.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 13 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 4 Touchstones (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

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Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:</p> <ul><li>Develop a vocabulary and understanding of the modes of business communication and the importance of communication skills to a career.</li><li>Explain the reciprocal importance of communication for business ethics, respecting all people in the workplace, and building goodwill in the workplace.</li><li>Outline the process of effective written communication in various forms and for various purposes.</li><li>Outline the process for preparing and delivering various forms of oral and nonverbal communication in various forms; synthesize skills from class to make and defend key communication decisions in various scenarios.</li></ul>
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