Glossary

What Is Business Communications?

Business Communications is the practice of exchanging information at work, in speech and in writing, through forms such as letters, memos and email messages.

What it covers

The catalog states: “Students will be taught effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills, learn to write effective business communications, including letters, memos and email messages.”

Which program covers it

In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration program and Business Office Administration program, business communications is covered in the course BUS202, Business Communications.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration and Business Office Administration outlines list BUS202 Business Communications at 90 clock hours (60 lecture, 30 laboratory) and 5 semester credits.

Prerequisites for BUS202: none.

The Business Office Administration program objectives say: “Business specialty skills such as typing, business communications, general office, customer service, and human resources are of primary focus.”

It sits beside English Composition, computer applications, business law, human resource management and career development in the Business Office Administration and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Business Administration programs.

This topic is covered in the Business Office Administration program at InterCoast Colleges.

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