Business Communications is a workplace-oriented course designed to help students develop and refine the written and oral skills necessary to communicate effectively in professional settings. Students will review the purpose and style of business writing and complete a variety of focused writing exercises based on actual work settings and scenarios. Students will also plan, compose and analyze letters, memoranda and electronic messages; prepare and present brief oral presentations, collaborate with others and revise business communication. Teaching methods used will include large group lecture, classroom discussion and a break-out session utilizing a workshop format that relies heavily on in-class discussion and exercise that require active participation. Note: This course fills University Core writing and is a lower level Business Core Course. Students who take this course to fill either requirement, need a C- or better for the class to count towards graduation.