Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20
[Archived Catalog]
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BA 1500 - Introduction to Business Communication and Professional Skills
Introduces the basic business communication principles and practices and sets the communication standards in preparation for real world workplace experiences. Business-related cases are utilized for research, writing, and speaking activities.
Requisites: COB
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop and apply a systematic, ethical decision-making process for use in ambiguous professional situtions.
- Develop and improve ability to listen, contribute to team performance, plan and participate in productive meetings, use collaborative technologies, work in diverse environments, and employ appropriate business etiquette.
- Develop and improve ability to use clear, concise, and grammatically correct language while selecting appropriate formats for writing business communications of various formats.
- Develop and improve the ability to select, organize, and effectively deliver information in a professional manner with appropriate language, articulation, and visual supporting materials.
- Identify and describe financial literacy issues and use tools to effectively manage personal finance.
- Recognize and describe cultural differences and explain the impact of personalities, multicultural diversity, and generational differences on effective interpersonal communication and team performance.
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